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Sambava to Andapa by bike

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'''The incredibly scenic bike route from Sambava to Andapa can be a challenging one, not because of the road condition or ~~necessarily~~ the approximately 110-kilometre distance, but because of the gradually increasing intensity and regularity of uphills, especially along the final 20 kilometres. The rough stone tarmac road is in perfect condition and passing cars are few and far between.'''

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After about eight kilometres along the RN5a from Sambava, turn left at the crossroad village of [[Ambariomihambana]] where the RN3b way to Andapa begins.

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The entire stretch is surrounded by mountainous landscapes, traditional farming and picturesque villages ~~some including the French colonial era built bridges crossing rivers~~. There are at least one or two weekly markets along the route on any given day of the week.

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Every few kilometres there are villages but none of which offers high standard accommodation, so it's best to complete the entire stretch in a single day, perhaps aiming to arrive at the highest point of the road close to Andapa shortly before sunset.

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~~Every few kilometres there are villages but none~~ Tourists usually come to this part of Madagascar to visit [[Marojejy National Park]], which also offers ~~high standard accommodation, so it's best~~ a stopover for bikers wishing to ~~complete~~ divide the ~~entire stretch~~ journey in ~~one day, perhaps arriving at the Andapa peak by sunset~~two parts.

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Marojejy has camp tents at three different elevations. The park office can be found shortly before [[~~File:Sambava_to_Andapa_by_bike_296.jpg|600px~~Manantenina]] ~~Andapa Basin, named so in reference~~ where bikes may be stored during park visits. Information about possible circuits is available here as well as guides to ~~its surrounding mountain range and frequent rainfall, will be in view shortly after~~ the ~~highest point of the road at 737 metres~~park.

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~~Thereafter~~After Manantenina, ~~only a 10-minute downhill roll until~~ in the ~~finishing line, where the best accommodation in town,~~ village of [[~~Hotel Beanana~~Ambohimanarina]], ~~is located shortly~~ Mr Kakao has a restaurant, which over halfway to Andapa makes a good lunch stop before embarking on the ~~town hall~~ remaining and ~~figurehead statue~~challenging uphills. ~~Hotel Beanana offers hot water which~~If necessary, ~~as it gets chilly~~ call to preorder at ~~night in this region. There is no restaurant. Meals, including breakfast, can however be preordered~~032 47 376 11.

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~~Foreign visitors usually come~~ Above the road to ~~this part~~ the left at an altitude of ~~Madagascar~~ 500 metres stands a futuristic monument, built in tribute to ~~visit~~ the porters who carried equipment and materials for the road construction between Andapa and Sambava in the mid-sixties. The monument is visible when looking up exactly at [[Andapa_road_construction_monument|S 14°37.968' E049°42.404‘]]. [~~Marojejy National Park~~[File:Sambava_to_Andapa_by_bike_049.jpg|600px|link=Andapa_road_construction_monument]] Andapa Basin, ~~which offers a stopover for bikers wishing~~ named so in reference to ~~break~~ its surrounding mountain range and frequent rainfall, will be in view shortly after the highest point of the ~~ride into two parts~~road at an altitude of 737 metres.

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~~Marojejy has camp tents at three different elevations. Marojejy's office can be found shortly before [[Manantenina]]~~ Thereafter, only a 10-minute downhill roll until the finishing line remains, where ~~bikes may also be stored during visits to~~ the ~~park. Information about available circuits is available here as well as guides to the park.~~ ~~[[File:Sambava_to_Andapa_by_bike_111.jpg|600px]]~~ ~~After Manantenina~~best accommodation in town, ~~in the villa of~~ [[~~Ambohimanarina~~Hotel Beanana]], ~~Mr Kakao, has a restaurant (at S 14°30.457' E049°49.027'), which over halfway to Andapa makes a good lunch stop~~ is located shortly before ~~embarking on~~ the ~~remaining~~ town hall and ~~challenging uphills~~figurehead statue.

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~~The Andapa Basin itself~~ Hotel Beanana offers ~~bike and trekking opportunities~~ hot water as it gets chilly at night in ~~all directions~~this region. ~~Except for in Andapa town~~There is no restaurant but meals, ~~there are no tarmac roads~~including breakfast, ~~only countryside roads and trails~~can be preordered. [[File:Andapa_206.jpg|600px|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Andapa_206.jpg]]

~~[[File:Sambava_to_Andapa_by_bike_425~~The Andapa Basin itself offers bike and trekking opportunities in all directions. Except for in Andapa town, there are no tarred roads, only countryside roads and trails.~~jpg|600px]]~~

~~Combining the uphills and downhills between Sambava and Andapa, the total ascent is 1,536 metres and the total descent is 1,054 metres~~[[File:Sambava_to_Andapa_by_bike_425. ~~Towards the latter part and for most people except the athlete biker, a good few uphills will require leading the bike~~jpg|600px|link=https://www.madacamp.com/photo.cgi?Sambava_to_Andapa_by_bike_425.jpg]]

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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 hotel 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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Combining the uphills and downhills along the route between Sambava and Andapa, the total ascent is 1,536 metres and the total descent is 1,054 metres. For most except the athlete biker, a good few parts will require leading the bike uphill. <HTML5video type="youtube">za_Frt4Q_4Q</HTML5video> The return part to Sambava with fewer uphills than downhillswill be relatively easier, especially along the ~~first kilometres, is an~~ all-scenic ~~rollercoaster~~first few kilometres following the peak. == Additional information ==

~~<HTML5video type="youtube">tUtAIYN2VcI <~~This bike ride was also posted on [https:/~~HTML5video>~~/www.facebook.com/carnetsmadagascar Carnets Madagascar] at [https://www.facebook.com/carnetsmadagascar/posts/1482983375542053 facebook.com/carnetsmadagascar/posts/1482983375542053]

~~Find~~ Discover more bike routes at [[Madabike#Preloaded_GPS_routes|MadaBike]].com

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