Madagascar : the Bradt travel guide

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Madagascar : the Bradt travel guide

Daniel Austin, Hilary Bradt

Bradt Travel Guides , Globe Pequot Press, [2017]

Ed. 12

  • : pbk

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Original edition published as: Guide to Madagascar / Hilary Bradt. 1988

Includes bibliographical references (p. 442-447) and index

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内容説明

A new, thoroughly updated 12th edition of Bradt's Madagascar, the leading and most comprehensive guide to this unique island nation, written by Hilary Bradt, who first visited in 1976 and has returned roughly 35 times, and Daniel Austin, who has visited 12 times and continues to travel there annually. Bradt's Madagascar is by far the most thorough guide to the country in English and is written and updated by established experts whose unparalleled knowledge of Madagascar combines with contributions from over 50 experts in a book which has been the most authoritative guide to the country for three decades. It covers national parks and protected areas and includes itineraries to suit all interests and budgets, plus details of around 1,000 hotels and restaurants. Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth. It is fascinating not only zoologically and botanically, but culturally, linguistically, historically and geologically. This vast island is the fourth largest in the world and also the oldest, which partly explains why it has evolved into an incredible hotspot for biodiversity, with a truly unique flora and fauna that is more than 80% endemic to the island, and with new species being described virtually on a daily basis. Madagascar is also the only place where you can see wild lemurs. Almost a quarter of the world's 450-or-so primates exist only here. With Bradt's Madagascar you can visit tropical rainforest and seek out its incredible flora and fauna; explore otherworldly eroded limestone spires, most famously at Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park - Madagascar's most striking landscape; discover the beach-fringed islands around Nosy Be with their fabulous scuba diving, snorkelling, kayaking, whale-watching and fishing opportunities; and make the most of a host of adventuring and sporting possibilities, including surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, rock climbing, tree climbing, caving, river trips, mountain biking, distance running, quad biking, trekking and hiking. Also covered are the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ambohimanga; the renowned Avenue des Baobabs, one of the country's most photographed scenes, and information on the best birdwatching spots: Madagascar has almost 300 avian species, with a high proportion of endemics, including five whole endemic families.

目次

Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 The Country Geography, 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 area 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, Public holidays, Shopping for souvenirs, Arts and entertainment, Communications , Business hours 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 The Highlands South of Tana Tana to Antsirabe, Antsirabe and around, Ambositra and around, Ambositra to Fianarantsoa, Ranomafana National Park, Fianarantsoa and around, Ambalavao and around, Andringitra Massif, Ambalavao to Ihosy Chapter 9 The South History, Ihosy to Ranohira, Isalo National Park, The Makay Massif, Ranohira to Toliara, Toliara, Ifaty and Mangily, North of Ifaty, Anakao, South of Anakao, Toliara to Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin), The far south, Mandrare Valley, Taolagnaro (Fort Dauphin) Chapter 10 East of Tana Antananarivo-Côte Est Railway, Tana to Moramanga, Lake Alaotra, Moramanga to Andasibe, Andasibe area, Andasibe to Brickaville, Brickaville to Toamasina Chapter 11 South of Toamasina Pangalanes Canal, The east coast from Vatomandry to Mananjary, The east coast from Mananjary to Taolagnaro Chapter 12 Toamasina and the Northeast History, Toamasina (Tamatave), Toamasina to Soanierana-Ivongo, Soanierana-Ivongo to Maroantsetra, Masoala Peninsula, Antalaha to Iharana (Vohemar), Andapa area Chapter 13 Ile Sainte Marie (Nosy Boraha) Ile Sainte Marie, main island, Ile aux Nattes (Nosy Nato) Chapter 14 The North 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 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 16 The West Mahajanga (Majunga), Ankarafantsika National Park, Southwest of Mahajanga, Fly-in beach resorts northeast of Mahajanga, Northeast of Mahajanga by road, Maintirano to Morondava, Morondava, Morondava to Toliara, River trips Appendix 1 Historical Chronology Appendix 2 The Malagasy Language Appendix 3 Further Information Index

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  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB2644086X
  • ISBN
    • 9781784770488
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    [Chalfont St. Peter?],[Guilford?]
  • ページ数/冊数
    ix, 454 p., [51] p. of plates
  • 大きさ
    22 cm
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