Madagascar Travel Guide - Holiday advice and travel tips including Antananarivo highlights, Malagasy wildlife and endemics, national parks, reserves and activities. Also featuring detailed species identification, the best spots for wildlife tracking, birdwatching, Nosy Be, Nosy Mangabe, Masoala, natural history, baobabs, local cuisine and hotels.

Contents Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 The Country Geograph, Climate, A brief history, Government and politics, Economy Chapter 2 People and Culture Enigmatic origins, Beliefs and customs, Malagasy society, Ethnic groups, Language Chapter 3 Natural History Introduction, Geology, Flora, Fauna, Madagascar's ecosystems, Conservation, Protected areas Chapter 4 Practical Information When to visit, Choosing a trip to suit you, Highlights and itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking , Holidays and festivals, Shopping for souvenirs, Communications Chapter 5 Health and Safety Before you go, Specific health issues, Medical kit, Safety, Advice for specific types of traveller Chapter 6 Madagascar and You Responsible tourism, How you can help PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 7 Antananarivo and Area History, Ivato Airport area, Antananarivo city, Day excursions from Tana, Overnight excursions Chapter 8 East of Tana Antananarivo-Côte Est Railway, Tana to Moramanga, Lake Alaotra, Moramanga to Andasibe, Andasibe area, Andasibe to Toamasina Chapter 9 The Highlands South of Tana Tana to Antsirabe, Antsirabe (PK 169) and around, Ambositra (PK 259) and around, Ambositra to Fianarantsoa, Ranomafana National Park and beyond, Fianarantsoa (PK 408) and around, Ambalavao (PK 465) and around, Andringitra Massif, Ambalavao to Ihosy Chapter 10 The South History, Ihosy to Ranohira, Isalo National Park, The Makay Massif, Ranohira to Toliara, Toliara (PK 926), Ifaty and Mangily, North of Ifaty, Anakao, South of Anakao, Toliara to Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin), The far south, Mandrare Valley, Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin) Chapter 11 The West: Menabe Region Morondava, South of Morondava, North of Morondava, Melaky region Chapter 12 The North and Northwest Antsiranana (Diego Suarez), Ramena and the east coast, Excursions west from Antsiranana, Montagne d'Ambre (Amber Mountain) National Park, Excursions south from Antsiranana, Ankarana Special Reserve, Continuing south on RN6, Fly-in luxury beach resorts, Mahajanga (Majunga), West of Mahajanga, RN4: Mahajanga to Antananarivo Chapter 13 Nosy Be and Nearby Islands History, Transport, Activities and excursions, Hell-Ville (Andoany), Ambatoloaka, Beach hotels and other accommodation, Islands around Nosy Be, Mitsio Islands (northeast of Nosy Be), Islands southwest of Nosy Be Chapter 14 Toamasina to Masoala and the SAVA Region History, Toamasina (Tamatave), Toamasina to Soanierana-Ivongo, Soanierana-Ivongo to Maroantsetra, Masoala Peninsula, SAVA region Chapter 15 Île Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) Île Sainte Marie (main island), Île aux Nattes (Nosy Nato) Chapter 16 The East Coast between Toamasina and Taolagnaro Pangalanes Canal, The east coast from Vatomandry to Mananjary, The east coast from Mananjary to Taolagnaro Appendix 1 Historical Chronology Appendix 2 The Malagasy Language Appendix 3 Further Information Index

. Thoroughly updated and now into its 13th edition: this is the leading and most thorough guide to Madagascar . Written by established experts . Tourist numbers have increased over successive years and are holding steady; there are also now more airlines flying into Madagascar . Madagascar will celebrate its 60 years of independence in June 2020, coinciding with the publication of the 13th edition . Ideal for everyone from active, adventure travellers to birding and wildlife enthusiasts