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Packing for safari often raises a lot of questions–Is this the right type of duffel? What’s the weather like? We hear you. All...

To drive, or not to drive? That is the question! It’s one guests have been asking us for over 40 years as they consider a flyi...

As our bush plane made its way over the Great Rift Valley, memories of this flight from my many other visits to Tanzania flood...

Planning a last-minute safari can be a thrilling adventure, but it requires quick decision-making and efficient planning. Here...

On safari, you’ll hear a symphony of brays, chuffs and roars everywhere you go–who knew the call of the wild was such a ruckus...

Picture this: After a long journey, you’ve arrived at your first camp deep in the savanna. You toss your bag in your tent and ...

Tanzania’s Big Five get a lot of love on safari. But what about the little guys? Hidden deep in the sands and grasses are some...

Award-winning pro photographer Wesley Bernard’s imagery is nothing short of stellar. On his sixth Thomson safari in May, he pu...

Traveling alone can be intimidating, but a lot of Thomson guests take the leap to safari by themselves, and the feedback is ov...

We’re thrilled to announce that Travel + Leisure readers have named us one of the World’s Best Safari Outfitters for the seven...

Your dream safari is the result of hundreds of decisions you make before ever stepping on a plane. Choices that might seem inc...

Greetings from Tanzania! All spring, we’ve been busy preparing for this season’s safari guests and I wanted to share our lates...

My name is Cat Yoder, and I’m a trip manager at Thomson Safaris. I live and breathe Tanzania, and I know the camps, packing li...

Tucked within the craggy hills of the Mahale Mountains is humanity’s closest relative: the chimpanzee, one of earth’s most ico...

Lee and Lee Ann in hot-air balloon over the Serengeti Tanzania holds a special place in the Carvalhos’ hearts. Their four previ...

Binoculars are your best friend when you’re spotting wildlife on safari. But what if magnified views were all you had? What if...

This aromatic, spice-rich soup is Moroccan themed, yes, but the recipe comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! C...

They bend acacia branches with their trunks and chew on the leaves. They dig for underground water with scythe-shaped tusks. T...

Thirsty? Now, when you visit your Nyumba camp in the Eastern Serengeti Nature Refuge, you can grab a drink with the wildlife! ...