Madagascar, 8th: The Bradt Travel Guide [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Hilary Bradt (Author) "A chain of mountains runs like a spine down the east-centre of the island descending sharply to the Indian Ocean, leaving only a narrow coastal..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"'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

"The book's strength is in its approach to the culture and traditional life; a great guidebook, which also serves as an enticing advert for the country."
--Travel Africa

Product Description
This award-winning guide, now in its eighth edition, proves to be an informative, amusing and sensitive account of a truly enchanting destination. It covers every aspect of this captivating country, from the unique fauna and flora inhabiting eastern rain forests, to the pristine beaches bordering the west. Come face to face with Madagascan wildlife at one of its many nature reserves, including the island's world-famous chameleons, lemurs, sifakas, turtles, and snakes. Water enthusiasts should look out for humpbacked whales in the summer or dive the diverse coral reefs. In recent years Madagascar has become increasingly accessible, attracting new and accustomed visitors to the country, who will value this hugely authoritative travel companion.

This guide features:

* Travel itineraries for all budgets and interests
* Superb coverage of natural history, national parks and wildlife reserves
* Fully revised information on hotels, restaurants and transport
* Malagasy culture, ethnic groups, and daily life
* Numerous contributions from experts

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Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; 8th edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841621048
• ISBN-13: 978-1841621043
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #645,763 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Sealykin (Europe) - See all my reviews

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!

6 of 6 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

By	Menjoe & Keflien - See all my reviews

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.