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My name is Cat Yoder, and I’m a trip manager at Thomson Safaris. I live and breathe Tanzania, and I know the camps, packing li...

Tucked within the craggy hills of the Mahale Mountains is humanity’s closest relative: the chimpanzee, one of earth’s most ico...

Lee and Lee Ann in hot-air balloon over the Serengeti Tanzania holds a special place in the Carvalhos’ hearts. Their four previ...

Binoculars are your best friend when you’re spotting wildlife on safari. But what if magnified views were all you had? What if...

This aromatic, spice-rich soup is Moroccan themed, yes, but the recipe comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! C...

They bend acacia branches with their trunks and chew on the leaves. They dig for underground water with scythe-shaped tusks. T...

Thirsty? Now, when you visit your Nyumba camp in the Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge, you can grab a drink with the wildlife! ...

What would you do for love? Everyone has a different answer. But at least we can go on dinner dates without worrying whether w...

Floating in a hot-air balloon above the Serengeti was Haden’s fantasy. He’s the seven-year-old grandson of Rick and Judi, foun...

Great Migration River Crossing Photo: Jason Zucco Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck ...

Blundering Bill isn’t the savviest traveler. He rushes through the booking process mere weeks before he wants to go. He reserv...

Another year, another set of stunning snaps from Thomson Safaris guests. We’re counting down to the most popular Instagram pho...

New year, new us…right? As we prepare to ring in 2023, we’re wondering yet again how to make those pesky resolutions stick. Of...

Marrying her best friend on the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater had always been a fantasy for Thomson staffer Angela. She dreamed ...

She’s a grandmother, midwife and storyteller. She regales listeners with tales of the two-mouthed monster and songs from her c...

After the lions have feasted and the leopards have lunched, vultures swoop in to grab a bite of the remains. These master scav...

Tanzania’s allure lies in the sheer breadth of its plains, craters, forests and rivers. It’s here that wildebeest throng, lion...

Good stories make great travel souvenirs. They’re portable, personal and even the smallest details can evoke strong memories o...

Termite mounds in Tarangire National Park Termite mounds: these humble clay heaps host insects that are every homeowner’s bane....