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Seeing photographers flourish on safari ignites a spark of pride in Don Toothaker. He’s a professional photography instructor ...

Rain on your safari? What a nightmare! Or is it? My name is Christine Smith, and I’m a Trip Manager here at Thomson. I’m your ...

Safari is an adventure for the senses. While the majestic wildlife will undoubtedly steal the show, some of the most memorable...

Happy International Women’s Day! Female leadership has been a pillar of Thomson Safaris’ success ever since Judi Wineland co-f...

Ever dreamt of photographing the drama of a thousand galloping wildebeest, or a baby elephant frolicking in mud? Don Toothaker...

We’re thrilled to announce that Rose Ngilisho has been named the new General Manager of Thomson Safaris, LTD in Tanzania! Her ...

Lewis with guides Ojukwu and Seph in 2023 In 2011, the summer between my junior and senior year of college was around the corne...

Hi, I’m Halee and I’m a Senior Safari and Kilimanjaro Consultant here at Thomson Safaris! Usually, I’m helping guests like you...

Cooked with care in the Thomson camps kitchens, this guest-favorite curry is a soothing remedy to winter’s chill. A medley of ...

Condé Nast recently crowned Gibb’s Farm the #1 hotel in East Africa, and Travel + Leisure has twice named it the #1 Safari Lod...

From the golden Serengeti plains to the slopes of Kilimanjaro, we received a lion’s share of incredible guest photography in 2...

Children’s laughter echoed through the village of Soit Sambu last October, when board members from the nonprofit organization ...

Packing for safari often raises a lot of questions–Is this the right type of duffel? What’s the weather like? We hear you. All...

To drive, or not to drive? That is the question! It’s one guests have been asking us for over 40 years as they consider a flyi...

As our bush plane made its way over the Great Rift Valley, memories of this flight from my many other visits to Tanzania flood...

Planning a last-minute safari can be a thrilling adventure, but it requires quick decision-making and efficient planning. Here...

On safari, you’ll hear a symphony of brays, chuffs and roars everywhere you go–who knew the call of the wild was such a ruckus...

Picture this: After a long journey, you’ve arrived at your first camp deep in the savanna. You toss your bag in your tent and ...

Tanzania’s Big Five get a lot of love on safari. But what about the little guys? Hidden deep in the sands and grasses are some...

Award-winning pro photographer Wesley Bernard’s imagery is nothing short of stellar. On his sixth Thomson safari in May, he pu...