Sep 21, 2024

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 vibrant cultural legacy make this island paradise a…

Sep 18, 2024

What Makes a Cheetah So Fast?

The spectacle of a cheetah running at full speed is art; the anatomy and physique facilitating its speed and agility is genetic engineering at its best. How…

Sep 17, 2024

3 Amazing Places to See Elephants in Tanzania

The sun hangs low in the sky, and everything feels like it’s starting to slow down in the Serengeti when you notice that the Land Rover is stopping near…

Sep 16, 2024

Wildlife Spotlight: Honey Badgers

Honey badgers are anything but sweet – their ferret-like appearance hides a truly ferocious animal. Also known as ratels (which comes from the Dutch word for “honeycomb”), honey badgers…

Sep 15, 2024

3 Stunning Sundowner Recipes from Safari to You

When daylight edges into dusk, it’s time for a longstanding safari tradition: the sundowner! A sundowner is simply a drink taken at sunset. Usually, it’s alcoholic. The first…

Sep 05, 2024

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 prepared as you can, we…

Aug 30, 2024

How’d You Get That Shot? Wildlife Photography with Mark Manne

Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck and a quick trigger finger. Careful planning, serious skill, and a little bit of luck are needed to…

Green Banana & Coconut Soup Recipe

Directly from the Thomson camp kitchen comes this creamy, complex, comforting green banana and coconut soup! It’s a warm, yummy companion for the coming fall weather. Make sure to…

Aug 20, 2024

Wildlife Spotlight: Hippos

No safari is complete without a hippo sighting. They’re perhaps one of the most outright entertaining animals you’ll see out in Tanzania, as the hippopotamus has strange social dynamics,…

Aug 04, 2024

5 Reasons to Take the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon

There’s a generous supply of life-changing moments on the Serengeti plains, but one experience soars above the others in terms of memorability. Serengeti Balloon Safaris brings…

Carrot Cilantro Soup Recipe

New year, new recipes! Our talented team in Tanzania has a delicious new soup for you to try. From the Serengeti to your dinner table, you will enjoy the…

Jul 21, 2024

Celebrating 45 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…