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| − | '''The bike ride from Sambava to Ofaina begins along the RN5a in the direction of [[Antalaha]]. After 24km, at Farahalana, turn right onto a secondary road along the | + | '''The bike ride from [[Sambava]] to [[Ofaina]] begins along the RN5a in the direction of [[Antalaha]]. After 24km, at [[Farahalana]], turn right onto a secondary road along the Maheva river. Ofaina, pronounced ''Foeny'', is one of several small villages along the river and in all 39 kilometres from Sambava.''' |
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| − | Villages before Ofaina along the river are Masovariaka, Ambodimanga, Ampatakana and Ambodiala. Marojejy can be seen to the west from the elevated parts of the route and the Indian Ocean towards the east. There is a good swimming spot between Masovariaka and Farahalana. | + | Villages before Ofaina along the river are [[Masovariaka]], Ambodimanga, [[Ampatakana]] and [[Ambodiala]]. Marojejy can be seen to the west from the elevated parts of the route and the Indian Ocean towards the east. There is a good swimming spot between Masovariaka and Farahalana. |
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| − | The route along the river is a bit bumpy here and there and is best | + | The route along the river is a bit bumpy here and there and is best biked during the dry season since at times of regular rainfall the road will be very muddy in places and can be difficult to pass. Many people prefer to travel this route by the motorised longboats that shuttles passengers and farmers with their their crops to and from the villages along the river. |
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== Tour data == | == Tour data == | ||
| − | Distance | + | Day: 17th May 2020<br> |
| + | Distance one way: 39 kilometres<br> | ||
| + | Duration: 3 hours, 53 minutes<br> | ||
| + | Average speed : 10 km/h<br> | ||
Minimum elevation: 9 metres<br> | Minimum elevation: 9 metres<br> | ||
Maximum elevation: 137 metres<br> | Maximum elevation: 137 metres<br> | ||
| + | Total climb: 176 metres<br> | ||
| + | Total descent: 166 metres<br> | ||
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| + | View in [https://www.google.com/maps/d/drive?state=%7B%22ids%22%3A%5B%221IFUNJ8LeGWqpaeW6jRgIBK2hm6CTQhIZ%22%5D%2C%22action%22%3A%22open%22%2C%22userId%22%3A%22108667870078501774250%22%7D&usp=sharing Google Maps] | ||
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| + | == Places of interest == | ||
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| + | [[Mimi Hotel]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.2582259886,50.1451830659 | ||
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| + | [[Farahalana]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.429559, 50.156202 | ||
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| + | Swimming spot<br> | ||
| + | -14.404833, 50.139550 | ||
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| + | [[Masovariaka]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.398733, 50.123517 | ||
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| + | [[Ambodimanga]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.402983, 50.117100 | ||
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| + | [[Ampatakana]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.408583, 50.100617 | ||
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| + | [[Ambodiala]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.415217, 50.093683 | ||
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| + | [[Ofaina]]<br> | ||
| + | -14.4493169524,50.0821184646 | ||
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| + | == Photos == | ||
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| + | View all [[Sambava-Ofaina-Sambava by bike photos]] | ||
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| + | == Madabike == | ||
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| + | More bike routes and bicycle rental: [http://www.Madabike.com Madabike.com] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:04, 6 December 2020
The bike ride from Sambava to Ofaina begins along the RN5a in the direction of Antalaha. After 24km, at Farahalana, turn right onto a secondary road along the Maheva river. Ofaina, pronounced Foeny, is one of several small villages along the river and in all 39 kilometres from Sambava.
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Villages before Ofaina along the river are Masovariaka, Ambodimanga, Ampatakana and Ambodiala. Marojejy can be seen to the west from the elevated parts of the route and the Indian Ocean towards the east. There is a good swimming spot between Masovariaka and Farahalana.
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The route along the river is a bit bumpy here and there and is best biked during the dry season since at times of regular rainfall the road will be very muddy in places and can be difficult to pass. Many people prefer to travel this route by the motorised longboats that shuttles passengers and farmers with their their crops to and from the villages along the river.
This bike trip can be booked with Madabike with or without an accompanying guide via the tourist office at Hotel Resto Mimi.
Tour data
Day: 17th May 2020
Distance one way: 39 kilometres
Duration: 3 hours, 53 minutes
Average speed : 10 km/h
Minimum elevation: 9 metres
Maximum elevation: 137 metres
Total climb: 176 metres
Total descent: 166 metres
View in Google Maps
Places of interest
Mimi Hotel
-14.2582259886,50.1451830659
Farahalana
-14.429559, 50.156202
Swimming spot
-14.404833, 50.139550
Masovariaka
-14.398733, 50.123517
Ambodimanga
-14.402983, 50.117100
Ampatakana
-14.408583, 50.100617
Ambodiala
-14.415217, 50.093683
Ofaina
-14.4493169524,50.0821184646
Photos
View all Sambava-Ofaina-Sambava by bike photos
Madabike
More bike routes and bicycle rental: Madabike.com
