Africa Blog Posts
October 13, 2016
5 Reasons to Visit South Africa on a Family Vacation
South Africa is one of the most expansive, educational, far reaching, and culturally exciting places in the world! There are a lot of reasons to go and visit this amazing place. It was difficult, but we were able to break down 5 of the best reasons to visit South Africa. Natural Beauty From Table Mountain,…
September 22, 2015
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 big-game hunters to give a nick name to the five hardest animals to…
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…
August 11, 2015
Where Will You Be This Winter?
A great way to spend the winter and the holidays is off on an adventure. If you’re a Northeast Coaster like we are at Thomson Family Adventures, there is nothing we understand more than wanting to escape the snow (especially after last winter!). If you’re from the warmer regions of the country, there is no…
July 28, 2015
What Makes a South Africa Family Vacation so Magical?
South Africa is country that begs to be explored. It’s a magical place from its cities to its bushveld. South Africa has something for everyone, history lovers, wildlife explorers, sports fans, and everything in-between. With a troubled past and bright future, thanks to a strong and warm people, South Africa becomes more than just a…