Welcome to Tanalahorizon!



Tonga soa – Welcome to the heart of Madagascar! Experience an unforgettable journey to this fascinating island in the Indian Ocean with Tanalahorizon, the leading travel specialist for Madagascar. Discover Madagascar’s unique wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons and the mysterious fossa, explore breathtaking landscapes and experience the warm hospitality of the Madagascan people.

Our story: Passion since 1995


My first encounter with Madagascar began in 1995 as an accompanying photographer on a research trip to study the rare fossa, Madagascar’s largest predator. The island has captivated me ever since. Today, as a trained master of photography and experienced tour guide, I combine my two passions: travel and photography. Together with my team, I will teach you the secrets of photographing baobabs, rainforest scenes and animal portraits.

Why Tanalahorizon?


Experience & expertise: We have been organising individual trips to Madagascar for over 30 years – without intermediaries, directly on site.
Insider knowledge: Almost all team members live in Madagascar and know the flora, fauna and culture like the back of their hand.
Photography expertise: Learn how to capture chameleons, lemurs, birds and landscapes in the best possible light.
Personal service: Tailor-made itineraries, flexible travel duration, private guides.

Our travel offers


Whether it’s a private trip for two, with the whole family, a group of friends or as part of a photography tour group – we tailor your trip to suit your needs. Discover our most popular offers:
Photo trips Madagascar – TAnimal and landscape photography with guidance from a professional
• Nature & adventure trips – rainforests, national parks, dream beaches
• Cultural tours – authentic encounters with the people of Madagascar
To our Madagascar trips ➜

Your dream trip starts here


Be inspired by our pictures and travel ideas and plan the trip of a lifetime now. Please feel free to contact us for a no-obligation consultation:📞 +49 (0)6723 8049404 or 📧 info@tanalahorizon.com Or simply use the chat function at the bottom right of the website. With Tanalahorizon, you don’t just travel to Madagascar – you experience the island in all its facets, authentically, intensely and unforgettably.

Please note: We are traveling from 01st of October 2025 until 25th of November 2025 with our whole team in Madagascar. During this time the answering of inquiries can be delayed – on the red island the kilobytes are still transported by zebu carts in many places. Thank you very much for your patience!

Unsere Gruppenreisen 2025/2026


Was unsere Teilnehmer sagen


  • We just came back from a wonderful trip to Madagascar.
    It's all fresh in our mind, and our heart is still full of Madagascar.
    And it will stay full, such an amazing travel we had.
    Eric und Kizzy van Horne
    Belgium
  • Many cordial thanks to Thorsten and his super team for the well-made travel!
    For us the best tour operator for Madagascar.
    Guido und Silke Schelenz
    Germany
  • My expectations were not only fulfilled, but ABSOLUTELY EXCEEDED!
    I'll gladly recommend Tanalahorizon for Madagascar travels.
    Simone Hodgers
    Switzerland
  • In the future, I'll go to Madagascar again for sure, also with Tanalahorizon.
    Because i'm really sure this is (one of) the best organizations.
    Thanks Tanalahorizon for the great experience!
    Jordy van der Thien
    Netherlands
  • After some telephone calls with Thorsten, we throw all cautions to the wind and entrusted ourselves to Thorsten and his team. We were not disappointed by them, it was the exactly right decision. No wish remained!
    Stephan, Birgit und Samuel Hartmann
    Nigeria
  • The individual and familial concept of Tanalahorizon
    together with the Madagascan openness and hospitality
    made this country touch our hearts.
    Jaqueline Mudra
    Sweden
  • .

    We both believe, after having experienced it for ourselves, that the only way to really get to know and enjoy Madagascar and it's wildlife is with TANALAHORIZON, and Thorsten's team of experts.
    Guido Bonnett & Leonard Zamitt
    Malta
  • Two thumbs up ????
    Tanalahorizon kann man nur weiterempfehlen!
    Sabine & Charles Dalluge
    Arizona
  • Hungry for adventures – for a diverse and often bizarre animal kingdom, dragons and forest's spirits
    – breathtaking landscapes, that couldn't be more contrastful between North and South
    and dreamlike beaches? Then in Madagascar, Thorsten and his Tanalahorizon team
    is exactly the right tour operator for you.
    Ines Ködel
    Germany
  • Who once fell prey to the magic of Madagascar
    and could discover the country with Thorsten and his professional team,
    comes back... for sure!
    Martin Knauf
    Germany
  • Madagascar and TANALAHORIZON
    is a strong combination and a true recommendation.
    Guido Prawda
    Germany
  • Briefly and succintly:
    Madagascar with Tanalahorizon is worth more than one travel!
    Philipp Romanin
    Switzerland
  • To learn to know Madagascar, I can only recommend Thorsten and his team
    to every nature lover, who wants to get himself into an adventure.
    Silvia Heesen
    Germany

Warum mit TANALAHORIZON reisen?


Animal experts

Our team is highly specialized in reptiles, birds and lemurs. You want to experience the rarest animals of the world at close range in their natural habitat? You want to see a very special animal? Then we're the right travel agency for you.

30 years of experience

We advise you individually and detailed about your personal vacation of dreams. Our team knows all features of Madagascar, which months are most suitable for your destinations, and what your should consider before starting your travel.

Focus on photography

With a master of photography as your coach, you can be sure that the content matches the label. Our team finds the best photo motives, knows the best places and how important is the right light. Everyone can learn something new!


The best guides

We only work with the most competent local guides to allow you the best nature experience. Only those who know look, habits and characters of the animals, will be able to find them for sure!

Everything from one source

With us, you book your dream vacation directly, without a subcontractor as it is usually the case in Madagascar travels. We're your contact person in Germany as well as during your trip in Madagascar!

Safety first

Safety is a huge priority with us. All our vehicles are insured and maintained regularly. Be sure that we don't have unexperienced drivers, clueless guides or scrappy cars like those you can often book in Tana!


One big family

Our team consists of friends, not only employers. Each staff member of TANALAHORIZON is payed fairly and never forced to do what he does not want to do. Even in drastic times, we do not abandon anyone.

Species and nature conservation

We support local people sustainably to keep Madagascar's treasures for many generations. By now, we have our own reforestation project and share our own paint books with children

No false promises

We plan your trip of a lifetime so that all your expectations come to fulfillment. With us, you will not book a "canoe trip on a river" that on site turns out to be 100 meters of paddling in the hotel's own pond.