|   People, Stories About/From Our Guests

Pro Photographer Wesley Bernard Shares the Advantages of a Photo Safari

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

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  |   Giving Back, People

Meet Asela, a Beekeeper Empowering Women with FOTZC

Helping Maasai women manage their own beehives is about much more than honey to Asela Melkiory, beekeeping project manager at ...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, People

Meet the Special Women of the Nyumba Camps

In Tanzania, it’s often challenging for women to find jobs, particularly in industries dominated by men. Safari travel is one ...

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  |   About Thomson, Giving Back

Here’s What 40 Years of Sustainable Travel Looks Like

From the beginning, our founders Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland believed that tourism should be a force for good. Eco-friendly...

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  |   Landmarks / Parks, People

Things That Won’t Change About Your Safari

We can’t wait to welcome you back to Tanzania. Although some things have been adjusted (see our new Standard Operating Procedu...

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  |   People

A Letter from Sally & Nick at Gibb’s Farm

Many of our past guests have reached out to ask for news about their guides, porters, camp crews and the Gibb’s Farm team. Wh...

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  |   Food, History

Singing Farmhands, Goat Castles and a 70-Year-Old Garden

Tucked along the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater is Gibb’s Farm, the historic, serene sanctuary where many Thomson guest...

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  |   People, Wildlife

Our Favorite Photos and Videos From 2018

We’re fortunate enough to bring a lot of skilled photographers and videographers on safari. The things these guests share with ...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Food

Take a Tour With Us Through Camp

The Nyumba Camps are a unique piece of the Thomson Safaris experience. We want to show you why. The best safari camp will do a ...

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  |   People, Stories About/From Our Guests

Rafiki Explorers: Give Your Kids a Pen Pal and a Life-changing Experience

Our guests have called Tanzania a “living classroom” – not just for the incredible variety of wildlife but because of the touch...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, People

How You Know You’ve Found the Perfect Safari Buddy

Travel brings people together – family, friends or even just coworkers. Two Thomson Safaris staffers experienced that firsthand...

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  |   A Safari Category List, History

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Maasai Beadwork

Many of our guests are fascinated by the beautiful Maasai beadwork they find on safari in Tanzania. The beadwork is used to cr...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Art

Artists-in-Residence add to the beauty of Gibb’s Farm

Robert Aswani painting at Gibb’s Farm Travelers almost universally adore their time at Gibb’s Farm. A luxurious retreat nestled...

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  |   A Safari Category List, History

A Tanzania Safari Adventure with Peace of Mind

Smart travelers know taking a few simple precautions can make a trip infinitely smoother and brings welcome peace of mind. Phot...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Food

Meet Safari Camp Chef Rebeka Maronde

Ever wonder who is behind those delectable meals on safari? Meet Chef Rebeka Maronde, a rising star in the Tanzania culinary s...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Giving Back

Video: 26,000 Steps Closer to Healthcare in Tanzania

Put on your fitness tracker and start walking – let us know when you hit 13 miles, or approximately 26,000 steps. It will like...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Smiling Kids and Parents? How Our Family Safari Mentors Make it Happen

Smiling faces all around for three generations on a family safari How will you spend family time together this year? Will it be...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Landmarks / Parks

Tanzania vs South Africa Safaris

People ask us all the time: why choose Tanzania for safari? Compared to other East African safari destinations, Tanzania is an ...

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  |   A Safari Category List, People

A Child By Any Other Name…Wouldn’t Be Kuria

Kuria woman “Kurias singing and dancing” by Angela Sevin – originally posted to Flickr as Kurias singing and dancing. Licensed ...

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  |   People

Trading Lions for Pride: The Maasai Olympics

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