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QUIZ: Can You Name the Animals in These 10 Closeups?
Binoculars are your best friend when you’re spotting wildlife on safari. But what if magnified views were all you had? What if the one rhino you see is sheltered in…
Mar 18, 2023
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, 2023
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 25, 2023
3 Generations, 10 Family Members: How the Thomson Founders Safari with Family
Floating in a hot-air balloon above the Serengeti was Haden’s fantasy. He’s the seven-year-old grandson of Rick and Judi, founders of Thomson Safaris. While he knew a lot about…
Jan 16, 2023
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…
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 similar, but in fact, there are several distinguishing…
Dec 12, 2022
Married in Paradise: Angela’s Safari Wedding & Zanzibar Honeymoon
Marrying her best friend on the slopes of Ngorongoro Crater had always been a fantasy for Thomson staffer Angela. She dreamed of the joy she’d feel exchanging vows under…
Nov 22, 2022
FOTZC Celebrates New Maternity Ward with Maasai Elder
She’s a grandmother, midwife and storyteller. She regales listeners with tales of the two-mouthed monster and songs from her childhood. Her name is Nekaaki Olekioki Emash, and she’s the namesake…
Nov 18, 2022
Do Vultures Deserve Their Bad Reputation?
After the lions have feasted and the leopards have lunched, vultures swoop in to grab a bite of the remains. These master scavengers are the most common raptors you’ll spot…
Oct 18, 2022
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,…
Sep 30, 2022
Why Thomson Staffer Andrew is Still Talking About His Tanzanian Adventure
From mountain gorilla trekking in Rwanda to tracking leopards on the golden Serengeti plains, Thomson staffer Andrew Doherty has been to some astonishing places and met some remarkable people.
Sep 19, 2022
6 Reasons to Explore Tarangire National Park on Safari
Tanzania’s best-kept secret may just be Tarangire National Park, a sprawling wildlife hotspot bestrewn with elephants, baobabs, big cats and green acacia wilds. Named after the…