Acacia trees silhouetted against a Serengeti sunrise

Dec 19, 2024

Top Photos & Videos from 2024

The Leopard & Tommie

Kudos to Thomson guide Seph for capturing this memorable moment in the Serengeti.

Leopard walking through grass past a safari vehicle full of travelers

Kilimanjaro Celebration

How does it feel to trek to the Roof of Africa, opens in new tab? Something like this.

Group of hikers jumping in the air on a rocky summit

Lion Gets Close!

Share this moment of exhilaration with Thomson guest Mary as a lion walks right up to her vehicle.

Lion moving through tall golden grass

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The Smile Makers

Guides are an integral part of a safari, but Thomson guides know how to make an extraordinary experience even more special. Dickson and Arthur pictured below.

Two smiling guides sitting on the hood of a safari vehicle

Joyful Calves

Two elephant calves break up caravan monotony with a moment of play. A slice of life brilliantly captured by photographer Eric Kilby.

Black-and-white photo of an elephant herd with young calves

One Step at a Time

Join the camaraderie of Thomson guest Katie and her crew on their fun-filled Mount Kilimanjaro trek, opens in new tab.

Hiker striking a playful pose on a mountaintop above the clouds

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Nature’s Greatest Spectacle

The chaos and excitement of a Great Migration river crossing tops the list for any wildlife photographer. Professional Wesley Bernard captured this splash-tastic image on Thomson’s Photography Safari. Call now to book your spot for next year!

Wildebeest splashing through a muddy river during a crossing

When the Wildlife Comes to You

Thomson guest Cherie seized the opportunity for this once-in-a-lifetime photo when a zebra wandered into camp to graze on the grasses just outside of her tent.

Woman crouching beside a grazing zebra in camp at sunset

How Can You Resist this Cuteness?

Did you say awwww out loud? We did. What a cutie.

Young giraffe standing in tall grass at the edge of a woodland

Nighttime Summit on Mount Kilimanjaro

Kilimanjaro’s unique beauty inspired Thomson guest Taylor all the way to the summit, opens in new tab. We love how he used a long exposure technique to photograph the glow of headlamps illuminating the trail’s switchbacks on summit morning.

Long-exposure night view of climbers' headlamps winding up a mountain above tents at Barafu Camp

Magical Morning

Photographer Wesley Bernard captures the warm light of a Serengeti morning shining on this handsome lion.

Close-up of a male lion's face in warm light

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Wildebeest massing along the riverbank in the northern Serengeti.

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