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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…
Carrot & Ginger Soup Recipe
This soup is a guest favorite at Nyumba camps. Thomson’s Nyumba camp chefs prepare the soup from scratch, and it’s simple enough to recreate at home. Perfect on a…
Apr 30, 2024
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 camping experience: the Nyumba. These tents were designed…
Pea & Peanut Butter Soup Recipe
Superfood, American staple, “Mother Nature’s vitamin pill” – peanuts have been called a lot of things. One thing we’re certain of, Tanzania peanut dishes taste amazing!…
Apr 24, 2024
The 3 Most Popular African Safaris in 2025
What is it about an African safari that never fails to dazzle? Just when we think we’ve seen everything, every wildlife antic and acacia sunset, something new meanders along to…
Apr 16, 2024
How Do Lions Hunt? The Science Behind the Stalk
The life of the African lion (Panthera leo) is a literal race for survival. They stake their lives—and the lives of their pride mates—on their ability to win high-speed races…
Apr 12, 2024
Go on a Run Through the Serengeti
Clear your head, stretch your legs and take off through the grass. We’re happy to accommodate running while you’re on safari. That’s why there’s someone at each of our camps…
Apr 07, 2024
What Animal Would Win a Serengeti Marathon?
You’ve seen the explosive speed of the cheetah. Cruising at a top speed of 70 miles per hour, it’s hard to imagine any animal could outpace this feline. Put the…
Apr 03, 2024
Photography Instructor Don Toothaker Discusses Tanzanian Safaris and Photo Travel
Seeing photographers flourish on safari ignites a spark of pride in Don Toothaker. He’s a professional photography instructor with over a decade of instructional experience, and he recently led…