|   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How’d You Get That Shot? Wildlife Photography with Jason Zucco

Great Migration River Crossing Photo: Jason Zucco Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than good luck ...

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  |   Tips, Wildlife

When is the ‘Best’ Time to Safari in the Serengeti?

Is there a best time to safari in the Serengeti? Depends! What people consider “best” is a matter of preference regarding weat...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests

Guests Share What Made their Second Safari Meaningful

Thomson guests Rick Genter and Martina Keinath first went on safari with Thomson six years ago. They recently went on their se...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How’d You Get That Shot? Safari Photography with Toby Gelston

Stars over camp – Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania Photo: Toby Gelston Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more...

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  |   About/By Thomson Staff

Paul Joynson-Hicks has the plains to himself in “Serengeti Safari: One Day at a Time”

As the world emerges from lockdown, travelers are excited to return to the Serengeti. Some of them, like photography trip lead...

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  |   Wildlife

The Facts and Fiction in Discovery Channel’s ‘Serengeti’

Over 3 million viewers have tuned into “Serengeti,” making it the best series debut for the Discovery Channel in the past four...

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  |   Landmarks / Parks, Wildlife

Fast Facts about the Safari Parks of Tanzania

Did you know Tanzania has more wild animals per square kilometer than any other country in Africa? Nearly 40% of Tanzania’s ro...

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  |   Wildlife

5 Facts for World Lion Day

The king of the jungle is largely considered the most iconic creature in Africa. It’s the biggest cat on the continent, the Se...

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  |   Tips, Wildlife

5 Reasons to Take the Serengeti Hot Air Balloon

There’s a generous supply of life-changing moments on the Serengeti plains, but one experience soars above the others in terms...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Tips

How’d You Get That Shot? Safari Photography with David Kotz

Juvenile Cheetah – Serengeti, Tanzania Photo: David Kotz Capturing nature’s most awe-inspiring moments takes much more than goo...

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  |   Stories About/From Our Guests, Wildlife

Why You Don’t Need to be a Camper to Love a Safari

This week we have the pleasure of speaking with a recent guest, Mackenzie, who recounts the safari adventure she experienced w...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Landmarks / Parks

Tanzania vs South Africa Safaris

People ask us all the time: why choose Tanzania for safari? Compared to other East African safari destinations, Tanzania is an ...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Stories About/From Our Guests

Creating a Lifetime Connection to Tanzania with One Safari

We pride ourselves on providing top of the line safari experiences that travelers will remember fondly for years to come. But f...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Meet Your Guides: Mustapha Juma

Mustapha with Thomson Safaris guest, Robert After every safari, we hear from guests that their guide was amazing, and that he...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Wildlife

The Quiet Majesty of Dawn in the Serengeti

There’s no denying it – a Tanzanian safari is a trip of a lifetime. Our guests tell us Tanzania is like no other place they’ve ...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Wildlife

Migration Update

Professional photographer, Andy Biggs, just returned from leading two back-to-back Photography Safaris  in Tanzania. He searche...

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  |   A Safari Category List, About/By Thomson Staff

Wild Dog Sighting in the Serengeti

Bryan, from our U.S. sales team, just returned from Tanzania with lots of great stories, gorgeous photos and some really impre...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Wildlife

Aren’t All Rhinos Grey?

Don’t let the name fool you, rhinos are grey in color, not black or white as their names suggest. Both species are found in sub...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Wildlife

Wildebeest Behavior and Migration Update

Thomson Safaris’ guide, Ojukwu, just returned from the Serengeti where he spotted the first migratory group of wildebeests at ...

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  |   A Safari Category List, Wildlife

Reintroduction of Rhino in the Serengeti

With its sturdy build, menacing horn and impenetrable hide, it is hard to imagine that the fate of the rhinoceros – one of the ...

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