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Baobab trees play a huge role in Tanzanian iconography: these behemoths loom over the bush with high, writhing limbs and bulbo...

Dear Travelers, Happy holidays to you and yours! As we gather to spend time with our loved ones, we are expressing our amazeme...

Nothing could stop our intrepid guests from snapping some incredible shots during their time in Tanzania. Let’s look back on 1...

Your exclusive group on your exclusive trip: can a private safari get any better? We say “Absolutely!” A Thomson private safar...

  The best gift you can give is a meaningful life experience, filled with warm memories of the people and places that shaped i...

Safari travel is naturally one of the safest vacation choices available right now. After all, safaris take place out in the bu...

Is there a best time to safari in the Serengeti? Depends! What people consider “best” is a matter of preference regarding weat...

Join Thomson co-founder Judi Wineland as she takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at Thomson’s Arusha headquarters, home of t...

After 40 years in the Tanzania bush, Rick Thomson, one of the co-founders of Thomson Safaris, developed the perfect safari cam...

A family safari in Tanzania? Absolutely! It’s the kind of trip that will get everyone interested in African wildlife and cultu...

Thomson guests Rick Genter and Martina Keinath first went on safari with Thomson six years ago. They recently went on their se...

It’s no wonder why travelers choose Zanzibar after their Tanzanian safari or trek. White sand beaches, gorgeous weather and a ...

It’s our fifth time on Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Safari Tours list! We  want to thank our guests who voted to make this ...

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

Head Guide Robert Chama receiving his COVID-19 vaccination Dear Travelers, When one million vaccine doses arrived in Tanzania ...

Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck and a quick trigger finger. Careful planning, ser...

From the beginning, our founders Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland believed that tourism should be a force for good. Eco-friendly...

Birds may not belong to Tanzania’s Big Five, but they are still an amazing part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Tanzania is home t...

Safari is a new experience every time, no matter how many times you’ve been–just ask Stacey Bengston. She’s been on safari in ...

Stars over camp – Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania Photo: Toby Gelston Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more...