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Review of Thomson Safaris

Brittany and Kristine at Thompson Safaris planned ...

Brittany and Kristine at Thompson Safaris planned a private family safari for: myself, my mother, sister, and 7 year old son. During the planning process they were very responsive to my emails. They also provided helpful hints for preparing along the way. I think what sets Thompson apart is how much they listen and get to know you before you set foot on that plane. They shaped our safari around our desires and, most importantly, made it family-friendly so my son would stay engaged.

We had a 10 day safari spending 2 or 3 nights at each Nyumba. Even with short amount of time with the folks at each camp...we found it hard to leave. They were immediately warm, friendly, accommodating and fun. They also communicated with the teams at the Nyumba's we would be travellng to next. As they discovered our likes and dislikes, it was already in place at the next Nyumba. (I'm talking small details. For example: my son liked to mix the powder into his hot chocolate. After this was discovered by the Eastern Serengeti crew, the powder was left for him at every Jambo Jambo following.) I realize I'm talking about the people and not the animals.

We absolutely went to see "The Big Five," and The MIgration of the Wildebeast. Waking up to coffee, or hot chocolate, and a view of zebras and giraffes cannot be beat. Checking tracks to see who visited the camp that night was a highlight of the morning. We talked about the sounds we heard and guessed which animals they were. The proximity and beauty of the wild animals was surreal. But the warmth, kindness and character of the people we met made this trip a once in a lifetime experience. We cannot wait to return to the Serengeti. Asante sana sana Thompson Safaris. xoxo