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Seeing a pangolin on safari is incredibly rare. There are wildlife guides in Tanzania who have worked decades without seeing on...

The Traveling Cyclones, Iowa State University’s Alumni Association travel program, is venturing on over 50 trips across the glo...

Great Migration herds, close-ups of black rhinos, an elephant charging through a pride of lions – sometimes you’re lucky enough...

Its concentration of wildlife makes it “one of the greatest natural wonders of the planet,” but that’s just one reason it was n...

Zebra in wildebeest herd Photo: Benj Wadsworth Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck and...

Romantic walks on the beaches of Zanzibar, four Great Migration river crossings and a private dinner in the middle of the Seren...

A group of Maasai women told members of Focus on Tanzanian Communities (FoTZC), Thomson’s partner philanthropic organization, t...A group of Maasai women told members of Focus on Tanzanian Communities (FoTZC), Thomson’s partner philanthropic organization, t...

We’re fortunate enough to bring a lot of skilled photographers and videographers on safari. The things these guests share with ...

The Baileys – Nicole, Eric, Amara and Kai – were traveling to East Africa for a very special reason. “The primary and initial p...

My wife and I are seasoned (that means about 70 years of age), professional adventure photographers who have visited over 100 c...

A room with four walls and conventional plumbing or a canvas tent on the plains? Your safari accommodations impact everything f...

Our partner philanthropic organization, Focus on Tanzanian Communities, works with people in Tanzania on dozens of projects yea...

She took her first step in Tanzania and knew in an instant the trip would be life-changing. “It was incredible,” Jennifer Zaltm...

Elephants with a Serengeti Sunrise Photo: Nick Delany Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good l...

As the cold winter weather rolls in, this dish – often considered a holiday staple in Tanzania – will warm you up. By request, ...

A picture is worth a thousand words, and the story behind a picture is priceless. We sat down with Jason Zucco recently, a tale...

We’re proud to announce Thomson Safaris along with the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos is hosting a 5k run to raise funds...We’re proud to announce Thomson Safaris along with the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos is hosting a 5k run to raise funds...Proceeds go to the Tennessee Elephant Sanctuary and its international partners. This sanctuary is devoted to elephants that hav...

The pastel facades of Cape Town, the world’s largest waterfall – seeing more of Africa’s incredible wonders just got a little e...

Is there a best time to go to visit the Serengeti? It depends on who you ask. The truth is, most of the year has great weather ...

The street photographer Garry Winogrand once said, “photography is about finding out what can happen in the frame. When you put...