Lily Waterfall

Lily Waterfall or Les Chutes de la Lily is a waterfall full of legend located near the village of Ampefy. 4,5 kilometres west from Ampefy is a junction with the sign to Lily Waterfalls on the left. From there a dirt road in poor condition leads for another five kilometres to the waterfall, passing green farm land, numerous fields and a small village. Volcanic hills similar to Teletubbies Land frame the surrounding area.

After a 1,5-hour walk one reaches the idyllic village of Antafofo, which lies directly at the powerfull, 23 metres high waterfall. The village offers several small Malagasy restaurants. A tiny power station supplies parts of Antafofo with electricity. Kids and women offer carved lava /coral rocks as souvenirs. There is a visitors fee of 2,000 Ariary per person and a parking fee of 1,000 Ariary per car. Next to the parking field is a small shop.

The legend about the waterfall dates back about 40 years. In those days a Vazaha lived in Antafofo. He was the owner of a plantation and had a daughter called Lily. One day the girl had an accident at the river and disappeared. Although the entire village was searching for her she could not be found. Obviously the currents took the little girl away. The villagers decided to name the waterfall Lily in memory of the girl. The river feeding the waterfall is also called Lily.