Meet the Team
The People Behind
Every Journey
We are a small, dedicated team of travel obsessives, community advocates, and problem-solvers. We believe travel should be extraordinary for you and genuinely good for the places you visit.
Chloe Lingard
Founder & Director
After years leading expeditions across Madagascar, Chloe founded TSAP to prove that travel can be both extraordinary and genuinely good. She oversees every trip and our community projects on the ground.
chloe@tsaptravel.co.uk
Peter Stebbings
Chief Financial Officer
Peter oversees the financial health of TSAP, ensuring that every penny of profit is tracked and directed to community projects in Madagascar. He keeps us accountable, transparent, and sustainable.
Gladis Rasoanirina
Madagascar Programme Lead
Born and raised in Madagascar, Gladis leads our programmes on the ground with deep local knowledge and an infectious passion for Malagasy culture, wildlife, and community development.
Gaetan Lalafotsy
Madagascar Trip Leader
Gaetan leads our school expeditions across Madagascar, from the rainforests of Andasibe to the beaches of Nosy Be. His warmth and local expertise make every trip unforgettable.
Flavio
English Teacher & Videographer
Flavio teaches English in local communities and captures the story of TSAP's impact on camera. His footage brings the reality of our work in Madagascar to life for supporters and travellers alike.
Djamel Carlitos
English Teacher
Djamel teaches English in communities across Madagascar, helping young people build skills and opportunities through education. He is passionate about using language as a tool for empowerment.
What We Stand For
More Than a Travel Company
Travel With Purpose
Every trip we plan contributes directly to community development in Madagascar. We are a travel company first, but our heart beats for impact.
Local Roots, Global Reach
From our Malagasy trip leaders to our global concierge network, we connect you with people who know their destinations inside out.
Radically Transparent
We publish exactly where our money goes. No hidden margins, no vague promises. Visit our Transparency Vault to see the numbers.
Why Book With Us?
We're not building schools.
We're building something that lasts.
We're changing what it means to take a school trip to Africa. No more painting buildings or laying bricks for a photograph. We build everlasting memories, genuine connections and lasting impact — with the people of Madagascar, not for them.
Memories That Last A Lifetime
Not a week of painting walls for the camera. Sunrise over the baobabs, Sakalava dance, reefs explored with marine biologists — moments students carry with them forever.
Connections, Not Charity
Students learn alongside Malagasy young people, not above them. Shared meals, classrooms, language and laughter — real relationships that outlast the flight home.
Impact That Continues
Our Social Action Projects are shaped with local partners and carried on back at school. Reef conservation, citizen science, youth-led change — work that genuinely matters.
Done The Right Way
No orphanage visits, no poverty tourism, no photo opportunities dressed up as help. Just honest, respectful travel built with the people of Madagascar.
Want to Work With Us?
Whether you are planning a trip, looking to partner, or want to join the team — we would love to hear from you.
