Around Madagascar On My Kayak by Riaan Manser

A gripping firsthand account of a solo circumnavigation by kayak that blends adventure and introspection: it follows the physical and mental challenges of paddling a rugged coastline—facing storms, isolation and logistical setbacks—while describing vivid encounters with coastal wildlife and remote communities, the improvisation and endurance needed to survive, and the personal transformation and deeper understanding of place, people and nature that emerges from sustained solitude and hardship.