Table of Contents Part I – Introduction and Overview Why Madagascar? A Land Apart: Madagascar’s Unique Story Geography and Climate A Brief History of Madagascar Part II – People, Culture, and Traditions The Malagasy People and Language Beliefs, Spirituality, and Fady Music, Dance, and Art Festivals and Celebrations Malagasy Daily Life Part III – Nature and Wildlife Madagascar’s Biodiversity Lemurs: The Island’s Icons Reptiles, Birds, and Amphibians Unique Flora and Baobab Forests Conservation Challenges and Success Stories Part IV – National Parks and Landscapes Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Ranomafana National Park Isalo National Park Tsingy de Bemaraha Amber Mountain and Ankarana Reserves Other Hidden Parks and Reserves Part V – Coasts, Beaches, and Islands The Eastern Coast and Île Sainte-Marie The West: Baobabs and Dry Forests The South: Spiny Desert and Remote Shores The North: Diego Suarez and Nosy Be Hidden Islands and Secluded Beaches Part VI – Travel Logistics and Expe...