|   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How’d You Get That Shot? Wildlife Photography with Mark Manne

Elephant in Ngorongoro Crater Photo: Mark Manne Photography Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than ...

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  |   Wildlife

Wildlife Spotlight: Hippos

No safari is complete without a hippo sighting. They’re perhaps one of the most outright entertaining animals you’ll see out i...

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  |   Wildlife

QUIZ: Getting Cute with Baby Animals!

What you’ll see out in the Serengeti while you’re on safari will awe and astonish you. Herds of wildebeest stampeding through ...

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  |   About Thomson

7 Reasons to Go on a Family Safari with Thomson

Safaris can be life-changing trips, but there are few experiences for kids that are more powerful. Imagine seeing the majesty ...

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  |   Tips

The Ultimate Guide to Safari-Ready Cameras

There are few moments more rewarding than hearing your camera click on a tower of giraffes nipping at the treetops or cheetahs...

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  |   About Thomson

Travel + Leisure voted us a World’s Best Safari Outfitter for 2024!

We’re overjoyed to announce that Travel + Leisure readers have chosen us as one of the World’s Best Safari Outfitters for the ...

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  |   Wildlife

Why Choose To Go on Safari in Tanzania? There are 4 Million Reasons!

Why choose to go on safari in Tanzania? There are 4 million reasons! Seriously–there are more than 4 million lions, leopards, ...

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  |   Tips

What’s the Best Time of Year to Go on Safari?

Tanzania’s landscape changes dramatically over the course of a year. The dry season exposes hidden watering holes and makes fo...

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  |   Food, Soup Recipes

Tanzanian Food: Creamy Coconut Soup Recipe

This flavorful coconut soup recipe is one of our favorites–and it comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! Flavor...

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  |   About Thomson

The 3 Most Popular African Safaris in 2024 & 2025

What is it about an African safari that never fails to dazzle? Just when we think we’ve seen everything, every wildlife antic ...

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  |   Wildlife

How Do Lions Hunt? The Science Behind the Stalk

The life of the African lion (Panthera leo) is a literal race for survival. They stake their lives—and the lives of their prid...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

Photography Instructor Don Toothaker Discusses Tanzanian Safaris and Photo Travel

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

What Happens When It Rains on Safari?

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 ...

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  |   Food

What Will I Eat on Safari?

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Celebrating Thomson’s Women Leaders for International Women’s Day

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

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

3 Stunning Wildlife Photos from Hunt’s Photo Safari (And the Stories Behind Them)

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Congrats to Rose Ngilisho, First Tanzanian Woman General Manager of Thomson Safaris, LTD!

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Putting Down Roots: Why I Work for Thomson Safaris

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

A Typical Day on Safari (and Why it’s Anything but Typical)

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

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  |   Food, Soup Recipes

Tanzanian Food: Sweet Potato and Veggie Curry Soup Recipe

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

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