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

~ 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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A great guidebook. Travel Africa. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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

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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: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #606,192 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!

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

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.

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

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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