Helen Ranger Book order

This guide to West Africa has sections capturing the region's vibrant arts and people, an introduction to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa's music, and a guide to the region's main languages.

Lonely Planet Madagascar is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Watch chameleons and lemurs in mountainous national parks, haggle like a local at the Marche Artisanal de la Digue, or snorkel incredible coral reefs; all with your trusted travel companion.

This guide to Cape Town includes improved eating and entertainment listings to provide an insider's taste of the city. A special section has been added on Cape Town's vibrant gay scene. The book also includes a meander through the city's vineyards and an architectural walking tour.