In secret valleys at the eastern limits of Madagascar's high plateau, toaka gasy (illegal super-strength rum) has been distilled for centuries.

In the vast roadless expanses of Madagascar's South and Western plains, the cattle rustlers reign. 

For generations these nomadic fishermen have followed seasonal shoals of fish along the coasts of Madagascar. Now though, the 21st Century is dawning on the Vezo's ancient way of life.

UK run NGO HoverAid use hovercraft on the wide shallow rivers of Madagascar's western plains to serve the needs of isolated communities that live beyond the frontiers of government care and the reach of other aid organisations. 

'The Black Pearl' (veteran Defender) reconquers Madagascar's forgotten roads.