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Jan 10, 2025

How to Prepare Your Kids for Safari

A family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sparks curiosity and wonder in children. The magic of seeing wild animals up close, learning about different cultures, and marveling at the…

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Nov 20, 2024

When is the ‘Best’ Time to Safari in the Serengeti?

Is there a best time to safari in the Serengeti? Depends! What people consider “best” is a matter of preference regarding weather, wildlife and travel season. Let’s break…

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Nov 06, 2024

What to Expect on a Green Season Safari

Travel in the off-season anywhere in the world, and you’ll be rewarded with the usual perks like fewer crowds and affordable prices. Safaris in the green season provide these…

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herd of elephants in dry grass in tanzania

Sep 17, 2024

3 Amazing Places to See Elephants in Tanzania

The sun hangs low in the sky, and everything feels like it’s starting to slow down in the Serengeti when you notice that the Land Rover is stopping near a…

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Sep 05, 2024

23 Safari Words and Phrases You Should Know

On your safari, you are going to hear words and phrases you may never have heard before and might not understand. To be as prepared as you can, we recommend…

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Aug 30, 2024

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

Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck and a quick trigger finger. Careful planning, serious skill, and a little bit of luck are needed to create…

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Aug 04, 2024

5 Reasons to Take the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon

There’s a generous supply of life-changing moments on the Serengeti plains, but one experience soars above the others in terms of memorability. Serengeti Balloon Safaris brings guests on…

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family safari experience with giraffes in tanzania

Jul 18, 2024

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 of the Big 5 as a little one: that’s an…

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Jul 15, 2024

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 chasing prey with heart-stopping bursts of speed. Yet finding the…

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May 23, 2024

When is 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 for better predator visibility. The green season brings lush vegetation, perfect…

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woman watching elephants from landrover

Apr 24, 2024

The 3 Most Popular African Safaris in 2025

What is it about an African safari that never fails to dazzle? Just when we think we’ve seen everything, every wildlife antic and acacia sunset, something new meanders along to…

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Apr 12, 2024

Go on a Run Through the Serengeti

Clear your head, stretch your legs and take off through the grass. We’re happy to accommodate running while you’re on safari. That’s why there’s someone at each of our camps…

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