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…

Sep 15, 2022

Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Show on Earth

It’s September, and here at Thomson Safaris that means something very important: it’s River Crossing season! So we sat down with Thomson staffer Hillary. This time last…

Sep 09, 2022

Smartphone Photography on Safari: Pros and Cons

Once unthinkable, smartphone photography on safari is now relatively common. But what are the strengths and limitations of a smartphone camera? Can you go on safari with just your smartphone,…

Aug 23, 2022

What’s the Difference between African and Asian Elephants?

One of these things is not like the other…but at first it might be hard to see the difference between African and Asian elephants. After all, they’re both big, and…

Aug 23, 2022

What’s the Difference Between Crocodiles and Alligators?

Snapping snouts, scaly skin and cold-blooded bodies: crocodiles and alligators have a lot in common. They’re more closely related to birds than they are to other reptiles, and they count…