Destination Overview

About Tanzania

Tanzania is, and always has been, a safe and peaceful country. It’s often referred to as “the Switzerland of Africa” because it’s calm and stable.

Tanzania is more than just safe. It’s beautiful! Filled with world-renowned landmarks and incredible wildlife, it’s a country you’ll fall in love with at first sight.

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Thomson Experiences in Tanzania

ARTS & CULTURE

Capture that experience on an itinerary that perfectly blends wildlife viewing in Tanzania’s can’t-miss locations with opportunities to leave the vehicles and interact authentically with Tanzanian culture.

HONEYMOON

Serengeti sunsets, lantern-lit dinners, a luxurious retreat at Africa’s Best Safari Lodge and a spice island sojourn await! Let us craft your safari for romance and adventure.

MULTI-GENERATIONAL

Enjoy activities built for kids, parents and grandparents alike as well as our most popular cultural and wildlife staples. Soccer matches, Maasai storytellers, wildlife scouting and legendary landscapes abound on this unforgettable family adventure.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Few locations on the planet can match the Serengeti's abundance of wildlife, meaning the photography opportunities are endless! Follow the Great Migration and the predators that follow it. Spot stunning bird life. Capture the golden hour's glow on the iconic landscapes.

WILDLIFE

With 25% of its land devoted to land and conservation, Tanzania is truly unrivaled in its breadth and depth of wildlife. Tanzania is one of the last places on earth you can spot the Big Five all in one day. There are countless reasons a nature enthusiast would choose Tanzania.

Favorite Properties

In various destinations around the world, we have highlighted examples of exceptional accommodations that set new standards for aesthetics and responsible tourism. These properties reflect our own company values by emphasizing community involvement and the preservation of cultural heritage, protection of natural resources, and sustainability, both in practice and design. They also combine outstanding comfort and service, natural beauty, and functionality. Where you stay along the way can greatly enhance any journey. Options abound, but these are some of our favorites.

Nyumba Camps

Locations throughout Northern Tanzania

Nyumba means home in Swahili, and these comfortable, eco-friendly glamping tents will feel like one. Thomson's Nyumba camps move seasonally to follow the continuous movement of the Great Migration, so you’re always close to the wildlife. Enjoy top-notch service from the camp staff, delicious meals and comfortable amenities in your tent. Sit back with a cocktail or a book in the lounge tent, by the campfire or on your private veranda.

Gibb's Farm

Ngorongoro Highlands

One of the best lodges in Africa, a World’s Best hotel, a sanctuary for the senses – Gibb’s Farm has been called a lot of things. Virtually all our guests agree, everyone should see this hidden paradise in the heart of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Thomson enjoys unmatched access to the lodge – most of our trips end with a visit to Gibb’s.

Gibb’s Farm is a luxury eco-resort and working coffee estate offering farm-to-table meals, relaxing spa treatments, walking and biking tours through lush gardens, and luxurious accommodations.