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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…
Jun 22, 2022
Your Guide to the Best Safari Souvenirs in Tanzania
Souvenirs are palpable reminders of the incredible memories we make on safari. Art pieces, wood carvings, jewelry, beadwork; a piece of the adventure lives on, always, in the keepsakes on…
Jun 19, 2022
Safari Animal Calls with Thomson Guides
Lions don’t just roar. And forget what you’ve heard about laughing hyenas. It’s more common for these nocturnal predators to make a different sort of noise. After a few years…
Jun 03, 2022
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…
May 17, 2022
Why Newlyweds Love Our Tanzania Honeymoon Safari
Newlyweds seeking romance, relaxation and adventure can find it all in Tanzania–just ask Carolyn! She’s a Thomson staffer who recently set out with her husband Jay on a Tanzania …
Apr 19, 2022
Why the Best African Walking Safari is in the Eastern Serengeti
Stretch your legs, sink your boots into the dirt and walk among the wildlife on an African walking safari, one of the most exclusive travel experiences in Tanzania.
Apr 15, 2022
What Should You Expect on a Rwanda Gorilla Trek?
Deep in the mud and thickets of northwest Rwanda live the mountain gorillas: stocky, black-furred beasts that share about 98% of our DNA. You can see these endangered, gentle…
Mar 14, 2022
Meet the Special Women of the Nyumba Camps
In Tanzania, it’s often challenging for women to find jobs, particularly in industries dominated by men. Safari travel is one such industry. Work in the Serengeti and other parks is…
Mar 07, 2022
River Crossings vs. Calving Season: What’s the Best Great Migration Event to See on Safari?
How do you choose between frantic masses of wildlife bolting across the Mara River, and cute, wobbly baby wildebeest learning to walk in the southern Serengeti? River crossings and…
Mar 03, 2022
The Art of Cooperation: 6 Examples of Serengeti Symbiosis
When you’re lonesome, life in the wild can be hard. That’s why so many species pair up, forming unlikely alliances that help both partners survive and thrive. These alliances are…
