|   About/By Thomson Staff

Paul Joynson-Hicks has the plains to himself in “Serengeti Safari: One Day at a Time”

As the world emerges from lockdown, travelers are excited to return to the Serengeti. Some of them, like photography trip lead...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Letter from President

Our Pledge to Do Better

In recent days, words have failed us. We have tried hard to craft the most sincere, most heartfelt, most well-meaning words of...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Our Staff’s Travel From Home (to Tanzania) Challenge

Staffer Andrew saw some amazing wildlife on his backyard safari scavenger hunt. Staffer Andrew saw some amazing wildlife on his...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Our Lives During the Time of COVID-19

While we stay home to help reduce the spread of coronavirus, we’ve been checking in regularly with our partners in Tanzania, o...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

5 Things Photographers Need in Their Camera Bag on Safari

Getting the perfect shot during a safari in Tanzania requires a good eye, a quick trigger finger and a little luck. The right ...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Letter from President

Let’s Step Forward, Together

Hello, We’re really in the thick of things, aren’t we? It seems that every day brings new hope and – more often than not – new...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How Two Photographers Edited Their Safari Photos During Quarantine (And Why You Should, Too)

Hippo’s Yawn, by Nick Delany – current post-editing in Capture One 20 In 2018, Nick and Kathryn Delany took a photo safari wit...

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  |   People

A Letter from Sally & Nick at Gibb’s Farm

Many of our past guests have reached out to ask for news about their guides, porters, camp crews and the Gibb’s Farm team. Wh...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Letter from President

A note from our president

Dear All, What a month it has been. Like you, we are shocked at how quickly the world has changed in response to COVID-19. And...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

The Maasai Mechanic: Spotlight on Thomson Staffer, Hellen

When people told Hellen Lovukenya that she couldn’t make a living fixing cars, she simply didn’t listen to them. “You are a wo...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff, Wildlife

Celebrating World Wildlife Day with a Safari

March 3rd marks a very special day, World Wildlife Day. Today we celebrate the animals of the world, many of whom you’ll be fo...

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  |   Tips

How to Travel Adventurously in 2020

Want to fly high in the sky? Dive amongst the most colorful fish in the sea? Trek deep through the forests in search of mounta...

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  |   Wildlife

Love Is in the Air for These Precious Pairs

Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day for Tanzania’s wildlife. Whether you’re a couple of hyraxes celebrating your first Val...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Exploring Tanzania and Beyond with Paul Joynson-Hicks

Whether you consider yourself an amateur photographer or a seasoned professional, Thomson’s photography safaris are for you. W...

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  |   Food, History

Singing Farmhands, Goat Castles and a 70-Year-Old Garden

Tucked along the outer slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater is Gibb’s Farm, the historic, serene sanctuary where many Thomson guest...

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  |   Wildlife

What are the Differences Between a Leopard and a Cheetah?

Have you ever asked yourself, what are the differences between a cheetah and a leopard? Upon first glance, they may look quite...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Food

Tanzanian Food: 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 dinne...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

A Year of Memorable Wildlife, Places and Faces in Tanzania

Arriving at Ngorongoro Nyumba As we near the end of 2019, the Thomson staff has been reflecting on the year, trading stories fr...

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  |   About Thomson

How Thomson Stays Devoted to Sustainability

As a tour operator who puts their heart and soul into Tanzania, it’s crucial to share the efforts that Thomson Safaris is putt...

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  |   Tips

10 Holiday Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life

Here at Thomson Safaris, you could say we’re pretty travel obsessed. Whether we’re traveling across the country, or across the...

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