Madagascar's isolation means most of its mammals, birds, and plants exist nowhere else on earth. This guide showcases the best of the island with details of all the sights included in tour operators' itineraries; trips along the Route Nationale 7, around Nosy Be, days trips around Antananarivo, and tours to the east and southwest of the country. Detailed maps include 'the top spots' - the six places most favoured by tour operators, and a birders' map identifies the island's key locations to spot birds. An authoritative chapter on conservation discusses many of the islands projects and outlines how visitors can help. With full colour photographs throughout, this handy book also acts as a field guide to lemurs, chameleons and a host of other exotic plants and animals.

This is the only concise guide to Madagascar’s highlights. Madagascar has been a specialist wildlife destination for decades, but mainstream tourism is now on the up with a range of boutique hotels to entice travelers to this naturalist’s Promised Land. This beautifully photographed guide caters for all short-stay visitors bringing you the ‘don’t miss’ highlights of the country. Detailed maps include the six places most favored by tour operators, and a birders’ map identifies key locations to spot birds. A chapter on conservation discusses the island’s projects and outlines how you can help.

'Madagascar Highlights will leave you brushing imaginary red soil from your shoes and sniffing phantom vanilla beans in the air. Austin and Bradt's evocative guide couples the authority of long experience with a child's bursting enthusiasm. When you pack your bags for Madagascar, don't forget it.' Peter Tyson Author, 'Madagascar: The Eighth Continent'