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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.''' |
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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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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.
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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 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
Hotel Esperante
simple rooms, 5.000 Ariary per room (2014)
GPS Coordinates
S 15°15.372'
E050°03.551'
297m elevation
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