Helen Ranger Book order (chronological)

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.