Welcome to Tanalahorizon!



Tonga soa – Welcome to the heart of Madagascar! Together with my team, I would like to invite you to explore and get to know the biodiversity of Madagascar, the hospitable people and the extraordinary landscapes of this tropical island.

In 1995, I took part as an accompanying photographer on a research trip to the Fossa, Madagascar’s largest predator. Since then, the island never let go of me and I soon turned my passion into a profession: as a master of photographery and tour guide at the same time, I teach travellers on Madagascar the secrets of photographing chameleons, lemurs and baobabs.

What started 29 years ago with only two team members has now become the leading travel specialist for Madagascar under the name Tanalahorizon. Almost all of our team members live in Madagascar and have an excellent knowledge not only of the country and its people, but also of the island’s animals. We don’t need any subcontractors on Madagascar to carry out the trips for us – we do that ourselves. First-hand insider knowledge, photographic skills and experts in all areas of Madagascar’s wildlife are what set us apart and why we have so many regular and „repeating customers“ among our guests.

Let yourself be inspired by our pictures and trips – whether as a couple, with the whole family, with friends or on a group trip, we are sure to find the right thing for you. We would be happy to advise you personally on your individual dream travel to Madagascar. Call us at +49 (0)6723 8049404 or write us atinfo@tanalahorizon.com – we look forward to the trip of a lifetime with you!


Unsere Gruppenreisen 2023/2024


Was unsere Teilnehmer sagen


  • 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
  • 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
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    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

Warum mit TANALAHORIZON reisen?


Animal experts

Our team is highly specialized in reptiles 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.

29 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.