|   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

My Experience at the International March for Elephants

  Thomson Safaris staffer, Katie Ann Havas marched to raise awareness of the illegal ivory trade at the International March for...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Remembering Joyce Manda Maleo

The entire Thomson Safaris team is saddened to hear about the recent death, on September 29, 2013, of longtime Thomson chef Jo...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Thomson Goes To Thompson Island for Summer Outing!

After months of summer heat, everyone at the Thomson office was ready for a little summer fun. Luckily, in Boston “getting away...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Maasai Tribesman, Translator, Lifelong Friend: Meet Emmanuel

When I visited the Serengeti, I expected to see giraffes and zebras, beautiful landscapes and peaceful sunsets over the plains....

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  |   About Thomson, About/By Thomson Staff

We’re Toasting Our Fabulous Guests! (…and Travel + Leisure’s 2013 World’s Best Award!)

What got the Thomson team out of the office and into a big spread of ribs, homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie, and ice-cold beers?...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

How Thomson Staffer Gabriela Saw Her Dream Animal on Safari

I love animals. It was apparent as early as pre-school when my class awarded me with the “animal lover” award. Other awards giv...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Karibu to our Tanzanian Friends! Staff from Arusha Visit the US

Every spring, we are reunited with some of our friends from the Arusha office who get an all-expense paid, two-week visit to th...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Wildlife

When is the Best Time to See The Great Migration? Three Perspectives on One Phenomenon.

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, when is the best time to see the Great Migration? Since the giant her...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Soup Recipe from Camp Chef, Herriel

Not only do the heavy rains of spring bring green grasses to the Tanzanian plains, they also allow our team in Tanzania to reb...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Karibu (Welcome) to our Tanzanian Staff!

Each spring, four staff members from the Arusha office visit the United States for an all-expense paid, two-week trip, courtesy...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Thomson’s Kilimanjaro Trek & Safari Awarded by Outside Magazine

We are honored to earn a place in Outside Magazine’s 2012 Travel Awards Hall of Fame. The trek and safari package included on O...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Fulfilling Life-Long Dreams

Andrew with Mwiko Primary School students in Rwanda From a young age, I was obsessed with wildlife and the natural world. I’d ...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

30th Anniversary Celebrations Continue in Tanzania

Happy New Year from all of us at Thomson Safaris! 2011 was a milestone year at Thomson, marking our 30th anniversary of safari ...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Witnessing a Maasai Ceremony

Like many first time travelers, I was initially drawn to Tanzania because of its phenomenal wildlife populations. You often he...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Thomson Safaris’ Head Guides Are Superstars!

Thomson guides are leaders, experts, naturalists, researchers, and more. Born and bred in Tanzania, there are no better ambassa...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Andy Biggs on the TODAY Show

Andy Biggs, our professional photography trip leader, is making the rounds! He was back in New York City this morning for a fea...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Thomson Celebrates 30 Years in Tanzania!

Our 30th year in Tanzania was officially kicked off at a gala event and silent art auction last week. With over 300 Thomson Saf...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, People

Live! From New York…?

Each spring, Rick and Judi treat four members of our Arusha, Tanzania staff to an all-expense paid, two-week trip to the United...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Guide Willie Kissanga Retires

With his signature smile, bountifulknowledge, patience and masterful leadership, head guide Willie Kissanga, has led thousands ...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Tanzania is the Best Country in Africa!

Last week, Judi attended the annual Educational Travel Conference (ETC) where she was chairing the Responsible Tourism Committ...

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