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LIST OF MAPS
Madagascar Essentials
Madagascar Colour Section
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
MADAGASCAR AT A GLANCE
Chapter 1 The Country
Geography
Climate
A brief history
Government and politics
Economy
Chapter 2 People and Culture
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
What to take
Money
Getting around
Accommodation
Eating and drinking
Public holidays
Shopping
Arts and entertainment
Communications
Business hours
Chapter 5 Health and Safety
Before you go
Some travellers’ diseases
Medical kit
Travel clinics and health information
Safety
Chapter 6 Madagascar and You
Your carbon footprint
Responsible tourism
How you can help
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 7 Antananarivo and Area
History
Ivato Airport
Getting there and away by road
Getting around
Antananarivo (Tana) today
Where to stay
Where to eat
Nightlife
Shopping
Money
Communications
Transport and trip planning
Emergencies
What to see and do
Day excursions from Antananarivo
Overnight excursions
From Tana to Antsirabe
Antsirabe
Continuing south on RN7
Ambositra
Places of interest near Ambositra
Ambositra to Fianarantsoa
Fianarantsoa
Ranomafana
Continuing south: Fianarantsoa to Ihosy
Ambalavao
Ambohimahamasina
Andringitra Mountains
Beyond Ambalavao on RN7
Chapter 9 The South
Background information
Ihosy
From Ihosy to Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin)
From Ihosy towards Toliara (Tulear)
Ranohira
Isalo National Park
Ilakaka
Continuing south to Toliara
Toliara (Tulear)
Ifaty
Madiorano
North to Morombe and Morondava
The Onilahy region
Anakao
Beheloka and Ambola
Lake Tsimanampetsotsa National Park
Continuing south
Beza-Mahafaly Special Reserve
The road to Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin)
The far south
Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin)
Day trips from Taolagnaro
Multi-day trips
Berenty
Mandena Conservation Zone
Andohahela National Park
Ifotaka Community Forest (ICF)
Chapter 10 Tana to Toamasina
Antananarivo-Côte Est Railway
Tana to Moramanga
Moramanga
Heading north or south
Lake Alaotra
Zahamena National Park
Continuing east on RN2: Moramanga to Andasibe
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park/Association Mitsinjo
Other protected areas nearby
Andasibe to Toamasina
Chapter 11 South of Toamasina
Pangalanes
The southeast coast
Mananjary and Manakara
Continuing south
Chapter 12 Toamasina and the Northeast
History
Getting around
Toamasina (Tamatave)
Parc Ivoloina
The route north
Continuing north (if you dare!)
Manompana to Maroantsetra
Maroantsetra and the Masoala Peninsula
Antalaha and beyond
Sambava
Andapa and area
Protected areas
Chapter 13 Ile Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha)
History
Getting there and away
Getting around the island
Ambodifotatra
Beach hotels
What to see and do
Ile aux Nattes (Nosy Nato)
Antsiranana (Diego Suarez)
Ramena and the east coast
Excursions west from Antsiranana
Montagne d’Ambre (Amber Mountain) National Park
Excursions south from Antsiranana
Ankarana National Park
From Antsiranana to Iharana (Vohemar) by road
Ambilobe to Ambanja (and on to Nosy Be)
Bays and inlets accessible to yachts
Chapter 15 Nosy Be
History
Getting there and away
Getting around the island
Activities
Hell-Ville (Andoany)
Ambatoloaka
Beach hotels and other accommodation
Excursions
Islands around Nosy Be
Mitsio Islands (northeast of Nosy Be)
Islands southwest of Nosy Be
Chapter 16 The West
History
Mahajanga (Majunga)
Ankarafantsika National Park
Fly-in beach resorts northeast of Mahajanga
Conservation areas to the southwest of Mahajanga
Soalala and beyond
Baie de Baly National Park
Tsingy de Namoroka National Park
The route north
Mandritsara
Bealanana
Maintirano
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Belo-sur-Tsiribihina
Kirindy Reserve
Morondava
Excursions from Morondava
Morondava to Toliara
Miandrivazo
River trips
Appendix 1 Historical Chronology
Appendix 2 The Malagasy Language
Appendix 3 Further Information
Index
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