Discover Tanzania With the Safari Pioneers
We were among the first to bring travelers to Tanzania, and the first to hire Tanzanian guides to lead them. We fell in love with this country, and that love has only grown. Forty-five years on, our roots run deep: guides who’ve been with us for decades, relationships that reach across Tanzania, and camps built around comfort and care. When you safari with us, you’ll experience Tanzania’s wildlife, nature and people as only insiders can, returning home with deep, enduring connections.
Welcome to our private Nyumbas, Swahili for “home.” Each camp offers spacious canvas tents, en-suite bathrooms, and inviting shared spaces, immersing you in the African bush without sacrificing comfort.
At Thomson Safaris, one exceptional Tanzanian guide leads your entire journey, a rarity on safari. Many bring decades of expertise in the region’s wildlife, landscapes, and cultures, and most travelers leave with a friend for life.
From the very first conversation to the journey home, dedicated specialists in the U.S. and Tanzania handle every last detail. Rooted in ukarimu, the Tanzanian spirit of hospitality, this genuine care turns guests into friends, not clients.
Pioneering the Tanzanian Safari
In 1981, Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland founded Thomson Safaris with a shared passion for Tanzania and a belief that safari travel could be more personal, immersive and meaningful. Their pioneering approach continues to shape the Thomson experience today.