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…

Jul 18, 2024

7 Reasons to Go on a Family Safari with Thomson

Safaris can be life-changing trips, but there are few experiences for kids that are more powerful. Imagine seeing the majesty of the Big 5 as a little one: that’s…

Jul 15, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Safari-Ready Cameras

There are few moments more rewarding than hearing your camera click on a tower of giraffes nipping at the treetops or cheetahs chasing prey with heart-stopping bursts of speed. Yet finding…

Jul 13, 2024

Beyond the Big Five: 10 Birds You’ll See on Safari

Birds may not belong to Tanzania’s Big Five, but they are still an amazing part of the Serengeti ecosystem. Tanzania is home to over 1,100 bird species, with…

Jul 10, 2024

Travel + Leisure voted us a World’s Best Safari Outfitter for 2024!

We’re overjoyed to announce that Travel + Leisure readers have chosen us as one of the World’s Best Safari Outfitters for the eighth time! We’d like to thank every person who…

Jul 05, 2024

Experience the Flavors of Tanzania: A Traditional Feast at Thomson Camp

On a Tanzanian safari, the focus is on the majestic wildlife, the breathtaking beauty that is the Serengeti, and experiencing nature in a way you never have before.

Jul 01, 2024

Thomson Co-Founders Reminisce on the Dawn of Adventure Travel

In celebration of Thomson’s fortieth anniversary, we sat down with Thomson co-founders Rick and Judi to hear stories from the early days of their careers, and how those…

Broccoli Gruyere Soup with Garlic Croutons

As fall turns to winter, warm soup is a necessity to get you through the cold nights. We’ve asked the staff at Thomson Safaris’ Nyumba camps for a new…

Jun 21, 2024

Why Choose To Go on Safari in Tanzania? There are 4 Million Reasons!

Why choose to go on safari in Tanzania? There are 4 million reasons! Seriously–there are more than 4 million lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests and gazelles throughout Tanzania,…

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…

What was a Thomson Safari like 45 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…

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…