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Jul 21, 2024
Over 40 Years of Sustainable Travel
From the beginning, our founders Rick Thomson and Judi Wineland believed that tourism should be a force for good. Eco-friendly practices and a commitment to bringing high-paying, stable jobs…
Jul 18, 2024
7 Reasons to Go on a Family Safari with Thomson
Safaris can be life-changing trips, but there are few experiences for kids that are more powerful. Imagine seeing the majesty of the Big 5 as a little one: that’s an…
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 13, 2024
Beyond the Big Five: 10 Birds You’ll See on Safari
Birds may not belong to Tanzania’s Big Five, but they are still an amazing part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Tanzania is home to over 1,100 bird species, with as…
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…
Jul 01, 2024
Thomson Co-Founders Reminisce on the Dawn of Adventure Travel
In celebration of Thomson’s fortieth anniversary, we sat down with Thomson co-founders Rick and Judi to hear stories from the early days of their careers, and how those formative…
Broccoli Gruyere Soup with Garlic Croutons
As fall turns to winter, warm soup is a necessity to get you through the cold nights. We’ve asked the staff at Thomson Safaris’ Nyumba camps for a new recipe…
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…
Orange and Tomato Soup Recipe
Curious about what you’ll eat while on safari in Tanzania? Along with fresh fruits and vegetables, main courses like chicken, beef, and vegetarian dishes, soup is a staple on the…
Jun 07, 2024
What was a Thomson Safari like 40 years ago?
Campfire meals, tiny A-frame tents and gargantuan trucks: these were the facts of life for visitors to Tanzania in the 1980s, when safari travel was in its infancy. Even though…
Chicken Curry Soup Recipe
As the cold winter weather rolls in, this dish – often considered a holiday staple in Tanzania – will warm you up. By request, we’re sharing a chicken curry recipe…
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…