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Great Migrations – now see this rare species!
Every one is different , even with thousands to see Are you watching National Geographic’s Great Migrations series? Beautifully done it will inspire your family to conversation and maybe new...
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Meet Katie from Tennessee
New friends in Tanzania Katie is an extraordinary child (like all of our kids!) who was so enamored of her family’s safari last March that in her French class she accidentally answered in Swahili. When...
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Top 5 Misconceptions About Tanzania
Every zebra has its own unique stripes Anyone who has been raised with any access to the media and popular entertainment undoubtedly harbors some misconceptions about the vast continent of Africa. Did...
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Tanzania: Hippos, Lions & Elephants, Oh My!
The hippo pool! The following is a reprint of Edward Prutschi’s story about his Thomson Family Safari July, 2012. Ed is a criminal defense lawyer in Toronto, and wrote this article for Precedent...
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A School in Tanzania: Part 2 of a Family Adventure
Children of Tanzania Following is part two of Ed Prutschi’s story of his family’s adventures on our Thomson Family Safari last July. For more photos, go to...
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Meeting the Maasai; Part 3 of a Family Safari
a blending of cultures Following is part 3 of Ed Prutschi’s story of his familys’ Thomson Family Safari in July 2012. For more photos go to...
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Fabulous Photos! #3 – 2 – 1
Winners of our 2011 – 2012 Photo Contest! Biking in Yangshuo, China That’s Number 3 above, by the Basile Family Next is # 2 below, the crab by the Hacohen Family Crab in the Galapagos And finally, our...
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Around the Serengeti in 80 Minutes
Rising above the Serengeti Following is part 4 of Ed Prutschi’s story of his familys’ Thomson Family Safari in July 2012. For more photos go here. You can follow Ed on Twitter @crimetraveller It’s 4:30...
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See the Big Five on Safari
There is a lot of talk about the Big Five when talking about going on an African Safari. You may have heard the names, but do you really know the Big Five? The Big Five was a term coined decades ago by...
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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...
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12 Reasons I Love Tanzania
From July 1994 to July 1998 our General Manager, Jim, lived in Arusha, Tanzania while working for Thomson. He loved his time in the country and still thinks about it, quite fondly, today. He put...
View ArticleFamily 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...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleWhat’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...
View ArticleInternational Family Vacations: A Good Idea for Young Families?
I read an article recently that said there was a science behind not taking kids under the age of 12 on international family vacations. I’ve given it a lot of thought and I can’t say I agree, or at...
View ArticleTanzania Wildlife – What You’ll See on a Family Vacation
If there is one thing that Tanzania is famous for, and rightfully so, it’s the wildlife. Some of the most iconic and most recognizable animals in the world reside inside of Tanzania.The Tanzania...
View ArticleHow a Family Adventure Feels at 17
We received this email from 17 year old Hannah whose family lives in New Jersey. We know how our guides can impact adults and children alike, and we never tire of hearing about it. These are the life...
View ArticleFabulous Photos! #3 – 2 – 1
Winners of our 2011 – 2012 Photo Contest! That’s Number 3 above, by the Basile Family Next is # 2 below, the crab by the Hacohen Family And finally, our #1 winner, by an overwhelming margin I might...
View Article8 Best Travel Books for Kids and Adults to Inspire Your Next Vacation
A good book is an adventure you can take anywhere. For the eager traveler, it’s also a way to indulge your travel dreams, learn about new places and build excitement for your next trip. Here are the...
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