There is no greater wildlife experience in the world than in Tanzania, a nation that devotes 25% of its land to conservation and boasts the highest concentration of animals anywhere in the world!

On a typical safari in Tanzania you can expect to see the "Big 5" many times over. But our safaris are not just about ticking off a list of mammals and birds. On a Thomson Safari you will learn about the behavior of the wildlife you encounter. Our guides are not only superb at spotting the animals and birds, they are gifted naturalists with a wealth of information on everything from eating habits to migratory patterns.

Here are a few of the animals and birds you can expect to see on safari.

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Cheetah looking
by Rene Stern

Red-billed hornbill
by Ron Eggert

Waterbuck
by Richard Jenson

Regal lion
by Diane Lester

Ostrich by Sam Hill

Jackal pups by Ron Eggert

Hyena on a Kill by Jim Burton

A hippo pool by Jim Batts

Baby elephant by Rene Stern

Big crocodile by Barbara Barnes

Lounging leopard by
Barbara Barnes

A harem of impalas
by Caryl Lightfoot

Vultures awaiting their turn
by Rick Thomson

Warthog up close
by Jim & Bonnie Pene

Migrating wildebeest by Mary Loeken

Mating lions by Ron Eggert

Zebra looking
by Jason Brand

Mother and baby giraffe
by Jim & Bonnie Pene

Red-headed weaver
by Ron Eggert

Colobus monkey
by Jason Brand

Cheetahs at play
by Barbara Barnes

Charging elephant
by Kelly Fajack

Daunting prey by Rene Stern

To learn more about the behavior of African animals we recommend you read "Safari Companion" by Richard D Estes.