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Nov 26, 2024
Support Women’s Empowerment, Health, and Education in Tanzania This Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to shine a light on the transformative work of Focus on Tanzanian Communities (FOTZC), Thomson Safaris’ sister non-profit organization. For over 25 years, FOTZC has partnered…
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…
Sweet Potato & Veggie Curry Soup Recipe
Cooked with care in the Thomson camps kitchens, this guest-favorite curry is a soothing remedy to winter’s chill. A medley of sweet potatoes, potatoes, mushrooms and butternut squash soak up…
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…
Chickpea Soup Recipe
This aromatic, spice-rich soup is Moroccan themed, yes, but the recipe comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! Chickpeas form the base, followed by a kaleidoscopic parade…
Oct 14, 2024
Beneath the Stars: Embracing the Magic of Safari Nights
Just south of the equator, night and day hold equal sway over the Serengeti. The horizon recaptures the sun around 6pm each day and the park gates are shut, but…
Sep 21, 2024
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Zanzibar After a Safari or Trek
It’s no wonder why travelers choose Zanzibar after their Tanzanian safari or trek. White sand beaches, gorgeous weather and a vibrant cultural legacy make this island paradise a must-see.
Sep 18, 2024
What Makes a Cheetah So Fast?
The spectacle of a cheetah running at full speed is art; the anatomy and physique facilitating its speed and agility is genetic engineering at its best. How fast…
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…
Sep 16, 2024
Wildlife Spotlight: Honey Badgers
Honey badgers are anything but sweet – their ferret-like appearance hides a truly ferocious animal. Also known as ratels (which comes from the Dutch word for “honeycomb”), honey badgers are…
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…
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…