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| − | '''The village of Ampokafo is located along the old "smuggler's path" connecting Maroantsetra with Antalaha. Just next to the village is a river, ideal for bathing and washing as there is no running water in Ampokafo.''' | + | '''The village of Ampokafo is located along the old "smuggler's path" connecting [[Maroantsetra]] with [[Antalaha]]. Just next to the village is a river, ideal for bathing and washing as there is no running water in Ampokafo.''' |
| − | The village has several shops, a church and two very basic hotels, of which [[Hotel Esperante]] might be the better choice. At the east end of the village is a cinema, showing mainly action films. The owner also recharges batteries against a fee. | + | {| class="imageTable" |
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| + | The village has several shops, a church, a school and two very basic hotels, of which [[Hotel Esperante]] might be the better choice. At the east end of the village is a cinema, showing mainly action films. The owner also recharges batteries against a fee. | ||
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Ampokafo is not only an important resting stop for hikers crossing the [[Masoala|Masoala Peninsula]] from [[Maroantsetra]] to [[Antalaha]], also for hikers coming/going to [[Cap Est]] as the trail splits at the village. | Ampokafo is not only an important resting stop for hikers crossing the [[Masoala|Masoala Peninsula]] from [[Maroantsetra]] to [[Antalaha]], also for hikers coming/going to [[Cap Est]] as the trail splits at the village. | ||
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'''Accommodation'''<br> | '''Accommodation'''<br> | ||
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simple rooms, 5.000 Ariary per room (2014) | simple rooms, 5.000 Ariary per room (2014) | ||
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| − | + | -15.2562, 50.059183~'''Ampokafo'''~~; | |
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| + | |icon=https://www.madacamp.com/images/madagascar/Green_marker.png | ||
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'''GPS Coordinates'''<br> | '''GPS Coordinates'''<br> | ||
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E050°03.551'<br> | E050°03.551'<br> | ||
297m elevation | 297m elevation | ||
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| + | == Photos == | ||
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| + | View all [[Ampokafo photos]] | ||
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| + | == Additional information == | ||
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| + | * 5 days trek from [[Maroantsetra Antalaha trek|Maroantsetra to Antalaha]] | ||
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Accommodation
Hotel Esperante
simple rooms, 5.000 Ariary per room (2014)
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GPS Coordinates
S 15°15.372'
E050°03.551'
297m elevation
Photos
View all Ampokafo photos
Additional information
- 5 days trek from Maroantsetra to Antalaha
