Jan 10, 2025

How to Prepare Your Kids for Safari

A family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sparks curiosity and wonder in children. The magic of seeing wild animals up close, learning about different cultures, and marveling at…

Sweet Potato Soup Recipe

From the first spoonful, you’ll notice how well Thomson Safaris’ Nyumba Camp chefs have combined the savory components, such as the onion, garlic, and rosemary, to complement the earthy notes…

Dec 28, 2024

What Will I Eat on Safari?

Safari is an adventure for the senses. While the majestic wildlife will undoubtedly steal the show, some of the most memorable moments on your safari will happen at camp…

Creamy Coconut Soup Recipe

This flavorful coconut soup recipe is one of our favorites–and it comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! Flavored stock and coconut milk…

Dec 19, 2024

Top Photos & Videos from 2024

The Leopard & Tommie Kudos to Thomson guide Seph for capturing this memorable moment in the Serengeti. Kilimanjaro Celebration How does it feel to trek to…

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…

Nov 25, 2024

Meet Safari Camp Chef Rebeka Maronde

Ever wonder who is behind those delectable meals on safari? Meet Chef Rebeka Maronde, a rising star in the Tanzania culinary scene. She is one of the many top…

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.

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…

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…

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,…