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Jul 20, 2017
Five Unforgettable Sensations of My Safari in Tanzania
Going on safari, I knew I was going to see beautiful and unique things. I’ve spent the last six months describing that beauty to guests on the phone, so…
Oct 18, 2016
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Maasai Beadwork
Many of our guests are fascinated by the beautiful Maasai beadwork they find on safari in Tanzania. The beadwork is used to create accessories like necklaces, bracelets, pendants, anklets, belts,…
Mar 17, 2016
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. But that’s…
Mar 16, 2016
Meet Safari Camp Chef Rebeka Maronde
Ever wonder who is behind those delectable meals on safari? Meet Chef Rebeka Maronde, a rising star in the Tanzania culinary scene. She is one of the many top chefs…
Jan 08, 2016
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…
Jul 01, 2014
Don’t Lose Sleep Over It: The Strange Sleeping Habits of Giraffes
Anyone who’s pulled an all-nighter (or simply stayed up a little too long past his or her bedtime on a school night) is well aware of just how much sleep…
Apr 24, 2014
Pick Your Poison: Traditional Uses of the Kigelia Tree
It may have a mouth-watering name, but don’t eat from the sausage tree (the popular name for the kigelia) unless you know what you’re doing! Tall, with smooth grey bark…
Apr 01, 2014
Toothsome Tanzania: The Deadliest Bites on Safari
We’ve probably all claimed to be “fighting tooth and nail” for something important, but in the wild, when the something important is your ability to survive, those weapons need to…
Mar 18, 2014
The Mane Event: The Purpose of Lion Manes
Illustrators with an anthropomorphic bent have played them up as nature’s crown on her chosen king of the beasts, and Charles Darwin posited that they essentially served as furry helmets,…
Feb 25, 2014
Hide-and-Go-Birth: The Sneaky Pregnancy of a Lioness
We’ve all heard of someone trying to hide a pregnancy; the entire period-drama genre would implode without the trope. But usually, that someone is human, not feline. Lions, though, are…
Jan 16, 2014
Traditional Maasai Food: Blood and Milk
Italians have pasta, Russians have borscht, and Americans have cheeseburgers and cherry pie; traditional foods can be found in every culture, and the 120+ ethnic and tribal groups living in…
Jun 03, 2013
Bitten by the Safari Bug…Literally
When most guests think of bites on safari, they’re imagining witnessing a predator track down prey, or even just watching a herd of zebra or wildebeest munching grass. They probably…