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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…
Jul 10, 2024
Travel + Leisure voted us a World’s Best Safari Outfitter for 2024!
We’re overjoyed to announce that Travel + Leisure readers have chosen us as one of the World’s Best Safari Outfitters for the eighth time! We’d like to thank every person who voted…
Jun 21, 2024
Why Choose To Go on Safari in Tanzania? There are 4 Million Reasons!
Why choose to go on safari in Tanzania? There are 4 million reasons! Seriously–there are more than 4 million lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests and gazelles throughout Tanzania, and that’s…
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…
May 22, 2024
Creamy Coconut Soup Recipe
This flavorful coconut soup recipe is one of our favorites–and it comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! Flavored stock and coconut milk form the…
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…
Apr 16, 2024
How Do Lions Hunt? The Science Behind the Stalk
The life of the African lion (Panthera leo) is a literal race for survival. They stake their lives—and the lives of their pride mates—on their ability to win high-speed races…
Apr 03, 2024
Photography Instructor Don Toothaker Discusses Tanzanian Safaris and Photo Travel
Seeing photographers flourish on safari ignites a spark of pride in Don Toothaker. He’s a professional photography instructor with over a decade of instructional experience, and he recently led…
Mar 27, 2024
What Happens When It Rains on Safari?
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 go-to resource once you’ve…
Mar 26, 2024
What Will I Eat on Safari?
Safari is an adventure for the senses. While the majestic wildlife will undoubtedly steal the show, some of the most memorable moments on your safari will happen at camp and…
Mar 08, 2024
Celebrating Thomson’s Women Leaders for International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Female leadership has been a pillar of Thomson Safaris’ success ever since Judi Wineland co-founded the company in 1981. Today, over 90% of leadership positions…
Mar 06, 2024
3 Stunning Wildlife Photos from Hunt’s Photo Safari (And the Stories Behind Them)
Ever dreamt of photographing the drama of a thousand galloping wildebeest, or a baby elephant frolicking in mud? Don Toothaker will help; he recently led his third Hunt’s…