This Tour Is Offered By
African Big Cats Safaris
- Offices In:
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United States
Australia
Canada
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
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African Big Cats has distinguished itself from the crowd for its commitment to excellent service and innovative itineraries. Our safaris are conducted with optimum care to provide our customers with a truly memorable experience. We strive to introduce you to the country, its culture, its people, as well as the wildlife. We have a closely knit team of professionals to guarantee your satisfaction.
Reviews562
Excellent tour, pleasant, helpful and efficient.
African Big Cats delivered everything that was promised and then some. Guides Claus and Lovoi were great and provided every opportunity for us to see and experience all that a Tanzanian safari has to offer. Seeing the Mara river crossing was a highlight.
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Amazing Experience
African Big Cats was an excellent experience - from planning our custom itinerary to booking the trip from the US, communication was fantastic. ABCS was thorough, friendly, and responsive. From the moment we were picked up at the airport, our guide Festo was amazing. He was super friendly and humble, extremely accommodating, very very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and cultural experiences we saw and had, and shared a lot of his personal story with us which allowed us to learn a great deal about what life in Tanzania must be like. The safari itself was top notch. Every day, every park, every experience, exceeded our expectations. We saw multiples of all the big five - Festo always seemed to know where to go to find the animals. We even saw a couple animals that he had never seen in his 10 years as a guide. We saw mamas and babies, mating pairs, tons of birds, and had some close encounters with lions, leopards, and lots of elephants. All in all we encountered more than 90 species in 10 days.
Festo cleaned the Land Cruiser every day and kept it well stocked with water, soda, and beer. Throughout our itinerary, Festo was a great communicator and let us set the agenda and make decisions, but gave excellent guidance and recommendations as well. We were out early all but one day and because of this saw some things that others might not have seen who started their days later. The number one highlight for us was to witness a crossing of the Great Migration at the Mara River. A couple thousand wildebeest swimming across the dangerous river and mounting the bank right in front of us and stampeding past the line of Landcruisers - truly a spectacle to behold. And we only got to see it because of the recommendation, expertise, and patience of our guide.
The accommodations were all top tier- clean comfortable friendly and great foods - our favorites were the remote camps which we spent 5 nights in 3 camps. Intimate Camp Zebra was a truly great experience. Kanbi Yo Tembo was another great lodging with unbelievable friendly hosts, great food, and unreal views.
We travel alot as a family and thanks to the team at African Big Cats this was absolutely one of the best experiences of our lives. Highly recommended.
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The best tour operator-Just book them!
From pre-planning to booking to arrival and start to finish, we could not have been more pleased with African Big Cats Safaris. My family of 5 traveled for a one week private safari through the Serengeti, the Ngorogoro Crater, Tarangire and Arusha National Park at the end for a hike, and the level of attention and detail and adventure was simply beyond our expectations. I cannot recommend this tour operator enough. Based in Tanzania they are aware of and plan for all the details that make a safari vacation memorable. So many people made our trip memorable, but special shout outs to Upendo who first fielded our inquiry, Naomi who arranged our trip, Emmanuel who was the site manager and last but not least, our spectacular and knowledgeable guide Gabriel. His fund of knowledge about the animals, the environment, Tanzania and general easy going company were unmatched. We felt very lucky to be matched with him and his expertise. THere are so many tour operators in Tanzania nowadays (tourism has become the biggest industry). I cannot endorse African Big Cats enough-they can customize to your needs and budget and preferences very easily. If you are thinking of Tanzania (which I highly recommend), do not hesitate to choose African Big Cats!
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Unforgettable Safari Experience with African Big Cats Safari
This was my second time traveling with African Big Cats Safari, and once again, they exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, my safari in Tanzania was absolutely incredible. The team went above and beyond to make sure every detail of the trip was perfect. Communication before the safari was smooth and professional, and once on the ground, everything was organized seamlessly.
I chose the Comfort Package, and I must say the accommodations felt more like luxury. Every lodge and camp we stayed at was beautifully set up, with excellent service, delicious meals, and a level of comfort that exceeded my expectations while still giving an authentic safari atmosphere.
Our guide was not only extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife and landscapes but also passionate about conservation and sharing his culture. He had an incredible eye for spotting animals — we were lucky enough to see the Big Five and countless other species up close, all while feeling safe and well taken care of.
Each day felt like a new adventure, from breathtaking sunrises over the Serengeti to watching elephants at a watering hole as the sun set.
This was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and I cannot recommend African Big Cats Safari highly enough. If you are planning a safari in Tanzania, they are the team you want to travel with!
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Organized and attention to our needs
We had an incredible safari experience with African Big Cats!
From the very beginning, Emanuel, the team leader, was extremely attentive and welcoming. On the day of our arrival, he took the time to meet us in person, go over the details of our trip, and patiently answer every single question we had. It immediately gave us great confidence and excitement for the journey ahead.
Our guide, Endeni, was simply outstanding. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always attentive, he made us feel comfortable right away and created a great connection with our group. He went above and beyond to meet our needs, always ready to answer any question and adapt to our wishes. Thanks to him, we were able to see all the incredible wildlife across Serengeti and Tarangire – unforgettable moments we’ll carry with us forever.
The organization was flawless from start to finish. We booked nine months in advance and throughout the whole time the company was very responsive and kind, answering all of our doubts quickly and clearly.
We honestly have nothing negative to say. African Big Cats exceeded our expectations in every way, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
Thank you so much – we can’t wait to come back!
