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Safari travel is naturally one of the safest vacation choices available right now. After all, safaris take place out in the bu...

Join Thomson co-founder Judi Wineland as she takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at Thomson’s Arusha headquarters, home of t...

In celebration of Thomson’s fortieth anniversary, we sat down with Thomson co-founders Rick and Judi to hear stories from the ...

Why stop at just the top 10? These photos and videos (all taken by Thomson guests!) received so much love on our Instagram thi...

It’s September, and here at Thomson Safaris that means something very important: it’s River Crossing season! And just because ...

At Thomson Safaris, we’re big on food. From the soups on safari and the decadent desserts on Kili, to the coffee and lunch spr...

With their majestic manes, playful poses and terrifying teeth, lions are one of the most anticipated (and photogenic) animals ...

As the world emerges from lockdown, travelers are excited to return to the Serengeti. Some of them, like photography trip lead...

In recent days, words have failed us. We have tried hard to craft the most sincere, most heartfelt, most well-meaning words of...

Staffer Andrew saw some amazing wildlife on his backyard safari scavenger hunt. Staffer Andrew saw some amazing wildlife on his...

While we stay home to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, we’ve been checking in regularly with our partners in Tanzania, o...

Hello, We’re really in the thick of things, aren’t we? It seems that every day brings new hope and – more often than not – new...

Dear All, What a month it has been. Like you, we are shocked at how quickly the world has changed in response to COVID-19. And...

When people told Hellen Lovukenya that she couldn’t make a living fixing cars, she simply didn’t listen to them. “You are a wo...

March 3rd marks a very special day, World Wildlife Day. Today we celebrate the animals of the world, many of whom you’ll be fo...

Whether you consider yourself an amateur photographer or a seasoned professional, Thomson’s photography safaris are for you. W...

Arriving at Ngorongoro Nyumba As we near the end of 2019, the Thomson staff has been reflecting on the year, trading stories fr...

From mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to tracking leopards on the golden Serengeti plains, Thomson staffer Andrew Doherty h...

Did you know the average U.S. citizen uses between 80 and 100 gallons of water every day? Our regular routines – showering, do...

We began taking travelers on safari in Tanzania in 1981, and the very first guide we worked with was a kind, knowledgeable, en...