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Oct 09, 2024
Sweet Potato Soup Recipe
From the first spoonful, you’ll notice how well Thomson Safaris’ Nyumba Camp chefs have combined the savory components, such as the onion, garlic, and rosemary, to complement the…
May 22, 2024
Creamy Coconut Soup Recipe
This flavorful coconut soup recipe is one of our favorites–and it comes directly from Thomson’s camp chefs in Tanzania! Flavored stock and coconut milk form the…
Mar 26, 2024
What Will I Eat on Safari?
Safari is an adventure for the senses. While the majestic wildlife will undoubtedly steal the show, some of the most memorable moments on your safari will happen at camp and…
Jan 16, 2024
Sweet Potato & Veggie Curry Soup Recipe
Cooked with care in the Thomson camps kitchens, this guest-favorite curry is a soothing remedy to winter’s chill. A medley of sweet potatoes, potatoes, mushrooms and butternut squash soak up…
Feb 08, 2022
3 Stunning Sundowner Recipes from Safari to You
When daylight edges into dusk, it’s time for a longstanding safari tradition: the sundowner! A sundowner is simply a drink taken at sunset. Usually, it’s alcoholic. The first sundowners were…
Sep 21, 2021
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Zanzibar After a Safari or Trek
It’s no wonder why travelers choose Zanzibar after their Tanzanian safari or trek. White sand beaches, gorgeous weather and a vibrant cultural legacy make this island paradise a must-see.
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…
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…
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…