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'''Lake Ravelobe, also known as Lac Ravelobe, is a sacred lake located in the [[Ankarafantsika National Park]], 115 kilometres south of [[Mahajanga|Majunga]] in the west of Madagascar.'''
The lake is a true paradise for birders, as there are fantastic bird watching opportunities. Amongst the birds which can be observed are:* ''Haliaeetus vociferoides'' - [[Madagascar fish eagle]]* ''Plegadis falcinellus'' - , [[Glossy ibis]]* ''Ardea humbloti'' - , [[Humblot's heron]]* , [[African darter]]* ''Ardea purpurea'' - , [[Purple Heron]]* ''Actophilornis albinucha'' - , [[Madagascan jacana]]* ''Terpsiphone mutata'' - , [[Madagascar paradise-flycatcher]]* ''Dendrocygna viduata'' - and [[White-faced whistling duck]]<br><br>.
The lake is sacred to the [[Sakalava]] people. Visitors have the chance to visit a ''doany'', a place where the Sakalava perform their sacred ritual called ''joro''. The joro takes place once a year, usually in July. At the ritual the Sakalava bless the ancestors and afterwards admire the sacred lake.<br><br>
