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'''The bike ride from Sambava to Ofaina begings along the RN5a road in the direction of [[Antalaha]]. After 24km, at Farahalana, turn right onto a secondary road along the Meava river. Ofaina is one of several small villages along the river and in all 39 kilometres from [[Sambava]].'''
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'''The bike ride from Sambava to Ofaina begings along the RN5a in the direction of [[Antalaha]]. After 24km, at Farahalana, turn right onto a secondary road along the Meava river. Ofaina is one of several small villages along the river and in all 39 kilometres from [[Sambava]].'''
  
 
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Revision as of 13:23, 18 May 2020

The bike ride from Sambava to Ofaina begings along the RN5a in the direction of Antalaha. After 24km, at Farahalana, turn right onto a secondary road along the Meava river. Ofaina 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 done during the dry season since at times of much rainfall the road will be very muddy in places.

This bike trip can be booked with Madabike with or without an accompanying guide via the tourist office at Hotel Resto Mimi.

Tour data

Distance each way: 39,0 km
Minimum elevation: 9 metres
Maximum elevation: 137 metres