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Jan 29, 2025
Rose, Thorn, Bud: Three Generations on Safari
Guide Babu, Joel, Sunny, Guide Protas, Beatrice, Brian, Brad, Huntley, Pepper, Guide Stan, Amalia, Winn, Vivienne For the Cody family, a recent safari transcended mere vacation; it blossomed into an…
Jan 10, 2025
How to Prepare Your Kids for Safari
A family safari is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that sparks curiosity and wonder in children. The magic of seeing wild animals up close, learning about different cultures, and marveling at the…
Dec 19, 2024
Top Photos & Videos from 2024
Photo: Eric Kilby The Leopard & Tommie Kudos to Thomson guide Seph for capturing this memorable moment in the Serengeti. Kilimanjaro Celebration How does it feel to …
Nov 26, 2024
Support Women’s Empowerment, Health, and Education in Tanzania This Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we’re proud to shine a light on the transformative work of Focus on Tanzanian Communities (FOTZC), Thomson Safaris’ sister non-profit organization. For over 25 years, FOTZC has partnered…
Nov 06, 2024
What to Expect on a Green Season Safari
Travel in the off-season anywhere in the world, and you’ll be rewarded with the usual perks like fewer crowds and affordable prices. Safaris in the green season provide these…
Oct 14, 2024
Beneath the Stars: Embracing the Magic of Safari Nights
Just south of the equator, night and day hold equal sway over the Serengeti. The horizon recaptures the sun around 6pm each day and the park gates are shut, but…
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…
Sep 16, 2024
Wildlife Spotlight: Honey Badgers
Honey badgers are anything but sweet – their ferret-like appearance hides a truly ferocious animal. Also known as ratels (which comes from the Dutch word for “honeycomb”), honey badgers are…
Sep 16, 2024
3 Amazing Places to See Elephants in Tanzania
The sun hangs low in the sky, and everything feels like it’s starting to slow down in the Serengeti when you notice that the Land Rover is stopping near a…
Aug 30, 2024
How’d You Get That Shot? Wildlife Photography with Mark Manne
Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck and a quick trigger finger. Careful planning, serious skill, and a little bit of luck are needed to create…
Aug 20, 2024
Wildlife Spotlight: Hippos
No safari is complete without a hippo sighting. They’re perhaps one of the most outright entertaining animals you’ll see out in Tanzania, as the hippopotamus has strange social dynamics, an…
May 23, 2024
When is the best time of year to go on safari?
Tanzania’s landscape changes dramatically over the course of a year. The dry season exposes hidden watering holes and makes for better predator visibility. The green season brings lush vegetation, perfect…