|   Landmarks / Parks, Wildlife

Why the Baobab is Tanzania’s “Tree of Life”

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

10 Things We learned in 2021

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Art

Our Top 10 Photos of 2021

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

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  |   Tips

The Five Best Reasons for a Private Safari

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

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  |   Tips

5 Reasons You Should Give the Gift of Travel

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

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

What Thomson’s 100% Vaccinated Safaris Mean for You

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

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  |   Tips, Wildlife

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 weat...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Behind the Scenes at Thomson’s Arusha Headquarters

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

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  |   About Thomson

VIDEO: Go Behind the Scenes of a Nyumba Tent with Rick Thomson

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

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  |   Tips, Wildlife

10 Family Safari Activities Your Kids Will Love

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

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests

Guests Share What Made their Second Safari Meaningful

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

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  |   History, Landmarks / Parks

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 ...

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  |   About Thomson

Our Fifth Year as a ‘World’s Best Safari Outfitter’

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 ...

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  |   Tips

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 pre...

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  |   Letter from President

Why We’re Requiring Vaccination Records

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

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How’d You Get That Shot? Safari Photography with David Carr

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

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  |   About Thomson, Giving Back

Here’s What 40 Years of Sustainable Travel Looks Like

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

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  |   Wildlife

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 t...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests

5 Memorable Moments from Guest Stacey’s Safari

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 ...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How’d You Get That Shot? Safari Photography with Toby Gelston

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

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