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== Sambava to Antalaha ==
Six to seven hours easy bike ride along a flat, good asphalt road, passing many small villages, coconut and vanilla plantations. The road follows the ocean line, allowing now and then a glimps of if. At bigger road crossings, small food stalls and street traders offer homecooked snacks, such a zebu bruschetta, boiled eggs, seasonal fruits cut in pieces or in whole to bypassers. Some of the offers may be a bit strange to foreigners. So one should not be surprised facing a girl holding a bag of salted ... up. If hit by tiredness it is recommended to stop for a thé kola - a natural energy drink. '''Accommodation'''<br>Villa Maza.... - 2-storey guest house located at the beginning of Antalaha. Guests can either stay in one of the three garden bungalows or on the second floor of the main building. The owners Gisele and Alain live on the first and ground floor. For those who need more exersice can do some work out in the gym. Others may want to make use of the excessie VHS and book collection.<br>Room 40,000 Ariary/night. Tel: ... '''Tour data'''<br>....
First ...km tarred road to the aiport and thereafter bumpy road with potholes turning into mudpools during the wet season (December - March). Be prepared to step off the bike countless times. Several river crossings with man-powered pirogues.
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[[La Résidence du Cap]] - Formerly South African managed resort until abondonded after the third cyclon destroyed much of the property, leaving the bungalows in the hand of local management. Rita, an elderly former cruiseship chef, lives in the main building and doesn't fail to read the minds of the guests and to make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
The hotel is located along a fine sand beach, 50 metres from the easternnmost point of the mainland of Madagascar. Gradual re-construction of the hotel is in the planning as January 2022.<br>
Bungalow 30,000 Ariay/night. Tel: ... To make sure room and dinner are prepared upon arrival, it is best to give Rita a call while on the bike ride.
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== Cap Est to Ampanavoana ==
The last ... kilometres are perfect off-road trail biking, as long as it hasn't been raining too much.
'''Accommodation'''<br>Hotel ... - 8 bungalows located in the village centre, of which some are equipped with spring mattresses. Shared basic bucket shower and toilet in a separete building. Although the staff speaks neither English or French, they always seem to figure out what one wants. Marie, the manager, will prepare meals on demand. Part of the property is a shop and a bar. Bungalow 15,000 Ariary/night, Tel: +261 (0)34 82 460 84
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