Our Top 15 Safari Photos & Videos of 2022

Another year, another set of stunning snaps from Thomson Safaris guests. We’re counting down to the most popular Instagram photos and videos of 2022–all taken on Thomson trips!

Top 10 Photos

10. Maasai Woman

This photo by Ruth Grant tells a story of Tanzania’s people that we hear time and time again.

 

9. Zebras in Ngorongoro Crater

Zebras greet a new day together in the lush haven of Ngorongoro Crater. Shot by Matt Gundersen.

 

8. Giraffe Silhouette

A honey yellow Serengeti sunset strikes a phenomenal contrast with these silhouetted giraffes. Taken by Ken Rivard.

 

7. Lions on a Kopje

Michele McCormick found these (mostly!) lazy lions basking on a kopje on a sunny Serengeti day.

 

6. Elephants

An estimated 2,500 elephants roam Tarangire National Park, and Ken Rivard photographed three in outstanding detail.

 

5. Summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro

Thomson staffer Brittany snapped this sweeping shot of Mt. Kilimanjaro’s peak, complete with the summit sign, blustering clouds and glaciers.

 

4. Leopard’s Stare

Piercing eyes, stunning spots, whiskers, ears and more; Danny Nestor’s image of an attentive leopard commands our gaze.

 

3. Three Rhinos

Ngorongoro Crater is the best place on Earth to see the endangered black rhino. Don Toothaker was thrilled when not one, but three individuals got close enough for him to snap this gorgeous image.

 

2. Hippo with Calf

Hippos are fiercely territorial–especially this one with her calf! Shot by Don Toothaker.

 

1. Giraffe with Zebras

A zebra and a giraffe and a zebra! Scot Goetz had an eye for symmetry with this fun photo of some signature Serengeti wildlife.