Thomson Safaris

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Latest Episodes

Cry of the wild: Bush Babies
October 08, 2013

Around you, the night is black as pitch, except for the pair of massive, glowing eyes peering down from the branches above. You blink, and suddenly they’ve moved to a different, nearer branch. You hold your breath, hoping the creature won’t see you…

Let’s Talk (and Grunt, and Whoop) About Hyena
July 30, 2013

Each call of the hyena (scientists have identified as many as 14) communicates specific information to the rest of the clan. Though we may hear it as laughter, the hyena’s giggle sound actually means it’s being attacked or chased, generally in a dispu

Interview with Jimmy Chin, Photographer and Mountaineer
September 30, 2010

Listen to the podcast interview with expedition photographer, Jimmy Chin, about the MTV Kilimanjaro charity climb that included Jessica Biel, Santigold and Kenna.

Celebration at our Camp!
August 11, 2010

Thomson Safaris camp staffers celebrate our guest's birthday with The Jambo song. Listen to the audio clip for the joyous celebration!

Interspecies Communication – Part 2
June 07, 2010

We received such a great response to the podcast last week that we decided to post the conclusion of this series, in which National Geographic photographer/polar specialist Paul Nicklen tells about his extraordinary relationship with a motherly leopard se

Podcast: Interspecies Communication
June 01, 2010

Have you ever wondered what animals are thinking? When you observe an elephant on safari do you ever imagine that it knows you are admiring its beauty and grandeur? Is it possible for an elephant to have pride? How about your dog…can he reciprocate emo

Podcast with Erica Davis, First Female Paraplegic on Kilimanjaro’s Summit
May 18, 2010

Listen to an exclusive podcast interview with Erica Davis, the first female paraplegic to summit Mt. Kilimanjaro. She and her team reached the "Roof of Africa" in January on a trek with Thomson Safaris.