Have you ever wanted to visit Tanzania? 2019 might be the perfect year to do it with Thomson Safaris, the leading luxury safari operator in Tanzania. They have just announced their brand-new “Taste of Tanzania” itinerary for 2019, which will highlight the country’s wildlife while exploring its rich culture through their culinary.
Guests of Thomson Safaris will spend three days exploring the iconic Serengeti plains. In between wildlife viewing, they’ll have the unique opportunity to pay a visit to the village of Robanda, where they will learn about banana beer brewing. Later that afternoon they will join a traditional goat roast with Maasai warriors. The journey continues through the Ngorongoro Crater–one of the only places on Earth where you can see all of the Big Five. Later, a stay at Gib’s Farm—voted Africa’s Best Safari Lodge by Travel + Leisure, owned by Judi Wineland and Rick Thomson, the owners of Thomson Safaris. There you will get the opportunity to walk through their organic farm where coffee, fruits, nuts, and vegetables thrive in the volcanic soil.
This “Taste of Tanzania” itinerary wraps with an adventure to Zanzibar, exploring the spice farms for which the island is known, along with excursions to Stone Town and the bustling Forodhani Gardens night market. Guests will cap off their final night with a sunset dhow cruise, featuring classic Swahili Coast dishes, drinks and a vibrant equatorial sunset.
Visit Thomson Safaris to see their full list of Safari itineraries.