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After Manantenina, in the villa of [[Ambohimanarina]], Mr Kakao, has a restaurant (at S 14°30.457' E049°49.027'), which over halfway to Andapa makes a good lunch stop before embarking on the remaining and challenging uphills. Preorder at <nobr>032 47 376 11</nobr> if necessary.

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The Andapa Basin itself offers bike and trekking opportunities in all directions. Except for in Andapa town, there are no tarmac roads, only countryside roads and trails.

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Combining the uphills and downhills between Sambava and Andapa, the total ascent is 1,536 metres and the total descent is 1,054 metres. Towards the latter part and for most people except the athlete biker, a good few uphills will require leading the bike.

As of 2022, Andapa Basin is a virtually tourist-free zone, not due to a lack of attractions, but because the destination has remained below the radar of the tourism industry and what is typically offered by package tour operators.

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To explore the area further afield, for example, complete a 26-kilometre bike ride from [[Andapa to Ampontsilahy by bike|Andapa to Ampontsilahy]] and return.

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Alternatively, stay overnight at the basic accommodation in Ampontsilahy and thereafter continue by foot along the less bikable routes at higher elevations, such as [[Tanambao (Andapa)|Tanambao]], [[Tsaramandroso]] and further.

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