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
