Tanzania Blog Posts

December 29, 2015

Five Great Reasons to Visit Tanzania in March

One of our favorite countries in the world here at Thomson, and a top destination in the world, is Tanzania. To start, Tanzania is the premier safari destination in East Africa.  After being in Tanzania for just a short time it’s easy to understand why the country is so great. The people are incredibly kind…

March 25, 2015

What’s a Rafiki?

“Rafiki” means friend in Swahili! Did you know that each Thomson Family Adventure—with eight or more guests—is accompanied by a rafiki*? Our rafikis work with our guides; their main purpose is to enhance the overall trip experience, and especially to engage the children in their new surroundings. We used to call these companions “mentors,” but…

July 30, 2013

A Heartwarming Tale of Rescue on Safari!

The magic of an African safari is something no family can fully prepare for. Everyone’s experience is different, loaded with spontaneous cultural and wildlife encounters that couldn’t possibly have been written into an itinerary – that’s what makes a safari in Tanzania remarkable. A prime example is the unplanned wildlife rescue mission undertaken by the…

December 5, 2013

Family Reunions – Five Ways to Make it Work

The holidays have always been a time for families to come together, and more than ever families are meeting up in a new location, to share new experiences as well as each others’ company.  Whether it’s holiday time, a hard earned graduation, a milestone anniversary or birthday or just an excuse to get away, a family…

January 23, 2013

Around the Serengeti in 80 Minutes

It’s 4:30 a.m. when I hear a voice at the flap of my tent. “Jambo Edward!” It’s my guide sing-songing the traditional Swahili greeting. He’s wrapped tightly in a fleece sweater to ward off the cold, while clutching a kerosene lantern in his gloved hand to stave off the darkness. Today, we have planned the…

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