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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 ...

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

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...

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...

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

Traveling alone can be intimidating, but a lot of Thomson guests take the leap to safari by themselves, and the feedback is ov...

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...

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

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...

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

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

Thomson co-founder Judi Wineland recently took us on a behind-the-scenes look of Thomson’s Arusha headquarters. She’s going be...

Newlyweds seeking romance, relaxation and adventure can find it all in Tanzania–just ask Carolyn! She’s a Thomson staffer who ...

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

Co-founder of Thomson Safaris Judi Wineland traveled to Tanzania in late 2021, her first safari experience in over a year. We ...

Dear Travelers, Happy holidays to you and yours! As we gather to spend time with our loved ones, we are expressing our amazeme...

Nothing could stop our intrepid guests from snapping some incredible shots during their time in Tanzania. Let’s look back on 1...