Thornton Safaris

Mark Thornton Safaris is a specialist safari outfitter offering private, custom-designed journeys centered on Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture. The company describes its approach as rooted in exploration, remote destinations, and quality over quantity, with a limited number of safaris each year led by experienced professional guides. It has been rated Africa’s number one safari outfitter by National Geographic, and its distinctive walking safaris have also received international recognition.

Guests can choose from walking, luxury, and family safaris, as well as camps and lodges. Signature itineraries include the 10-day, 100-kilometer Serengeti Traverse, the Tarangire Elephant Walk, the African River Walk, Maasai Steppe walks, and journeys with Hadza hunter-gatherers. The company also arranges opportunities to experience the Serengeti wildebeest migration and wildlife-focused travel in Rwanda and Uganda, including gorilla and chimpanzee viewing. Each private trip is tailored to travelers’ interests, whether they want to explore on foot, enjoy a luxury retreat, or share an outdoor adventure as a family.