Madagascar, 9th (Bradt Travel Guide) [Paperback]

Hilary Bradt (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bradt Travel Guide | Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Tourism in Madagascar has leapt forward as a result of the cartoon film and media coverage of its culture and wildlife. The tourism infrastructure has been improved, with better roads and new luxury hotels, without compromising the focus on ecotourism. The world’s fourth largest island now appeals to a broad spectrum of visitors, from those seeking hard adventure to others content to enjoy the beautiful beaches and accessible national parks.

Editorial Reviews

Review

‘This is no ordinary travel guide, but a lively, informative, amusing and sensitive account to be enjoyed from cover to cover. The real Madagascar is revealed in enchanting descriptions of people, wildlife and extraordinary places. This is also a pro-active book, for it shows what you can do to help ease the woes of this beguiling country.’
Lee Durrell, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

From the Back Cover

The sixth edition of the Bradt Guide to Madagascar brings the visitor bang up to date with the changes in tourist infrastructure that have made Madagascar increasingly accessible. The ideal guide for all visitors, whether on an organized tour or heading out on their own. This guide includes suggested itineraries for all budgets and interests. It has expanded coverage of natural history. Provides information on national parks and reserves, including those just opened. It contains fully revised details of hotels, restaurants and transport, 47 fully updated maps and town plans as well as the best places to watch the total eclipse of 2001. (5 1/4 x 8 1/2, 384 pages, maps, illustrations, color photos)

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Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 9th edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841621978
• ISBN-13: 978-1841621975
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #483,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > Travel > Africa > Madagascar & Comoros

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best English-language guide we've seen, January 22, 2006

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Sealykin (Europe) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madagascar, 8th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

My wife is Malagasy. After over 20 years away, then one exploratory trip, she took me on the next trip. Of the 5 guide books we had, this is the one that she likes best. It is also the book with the most detailed descriptions, from numerous readers who have contributed to Ms. Bradt's editions. It probably also has the best all-around advice. As a traveler, probably from a rich land, to one of the world's poorest places, you will need this advice.

No guide book is perfect. Some of the details, such as the cost of the entry visa at the airport (only 13 Euros) were a little off. Also the maps could both be better and arranged more handily. However, if we had to keep just one of the 5 books, this would be the one.

For travelers to Madagascar I also strongly recommend to get one of the French travel books, like the "petit fute" guide. This is good for maps and addresses and is updated every two years or so.

Also recommended is to get a Malagasy-English translator/ word book. Do not assume that you can buy it there!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Without any doubt the best guide to Madagascar on the market!, January 7, 2007

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Menjoe & Keflien - See all my reviews

This review is from: Madagascar, 8th: The Bradt Travel Guide (Paperback)

We love the Bradt guides because they are personal, innovative and in-depth. We used this guide along with 2 other well-known guides, but the Bradt guide was without any doubt the best of the three. If you like to get off the beaten track (without necessarily missing out on the highlights), this is the guide you're looking for! It also includes reader reports and funny anecdotes. One negative point: the maps are far from perfect. If you only take one guide with you, we would definitely recommend to buy some additional maps.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Madagascar The Bradt Travel Guide 6th Edition, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Madagascar (Paperback)

Hilary Bradt has once again captured the feeling of Madagascar as well as imparting useful information. Not only are there color pictures of lemurs but some less well known mammals. Along with detailed information she includes amusing stories. A must for anyone going to Madagascar or just interested in this wonderful country