African Big Cats Safaris

5.0/5 – 364 Reviews

$3,740 to $3,999 pp (USD)

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African Big Cats Safaris

African Big Cats Safaris

5.0/5  
(364 Reviews)
Offices In:
Tanzania Tanzania
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Size:
10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
Member Of:
Tanzania Tourist Board
Tour Types:
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations:
Tanzania TZ
African Big Cats Safaris

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.

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Careful consideration to find the right time and place
5/5

This is my first safari and I'm not experienced enough to make a comparison with other tour operators as I only have information from the internet. Therefore, I wrote my subjective experiences and opinions.

First of all, the vehicle, I thought that A/C would be necessary because it was rather hot during the day, but the feature of the traveling was such that we often traveled with the windows and roof open, so A/C did not seem to be a very important factor.
The vehicle gets dirty easily as almost travel on off-road and mud, water area, but the driver(guide) washed the vehicle daily, in and outside, so we always used a clean vehicle.

Secondly, the experience of the driver (guide) seems to be important. The ability to spot animals on game drives and drive on rough roads is very important. Most of the time they share information about the animals' spot, but sometimes on the road we were able to find and show us animals that other guides had passed by, or safely navigate muddy roads to save time, giving us more time to see the animals.

Thirdly, I felt that the driver(guide)'s sociability and speech was also important - too little or too much talk can make the traveling boring or exhausting, and my guide was very good at explaining things in context at right time and was very knowledgeable about the animals and terrain, answering questions quickly.

Fourth, the more expensive hotels(lodges) definitely offer better service and facilities. The distance to travel and the circumstance can also be factors to evaluate, but if you just look at the facilities and services, the more expensive the better.

Everything I mentioned above exceeded my expectations, especially Mr. Elias, who was my guide and driver.
Also, Mr. Joshua, the tour consultant of Africa Big Cat Safaris, made the trip even more memorable by welcoming and farewells on arrival and departure.
I highly recommend both of them if you are looking for a tour operator.

Exceptional Team and Amazing Safari
5/5

We had an unforgettable safari and we’re so happy to have gone with African Big Cats!

Planning - The team sent us a clear itinerary, along with packing and prep tips. I appreciated all the information on their website as well, it was useful for general research and to compare options for our customization. Since it was our first safari, we had many questions, but Justice and Naomi were always timely and courteous with their responses, so I became comfortable asking about even the smallest concerns we had. When we were in Arusha, the managing director Emanuel came to meet us before and after the safari, for an overview and debrief. It was very professional and I felt that they truly cared about our experience.

Safari - We saw the Big 5, the “Ugly” 5 (though I found the warthogs pretty cute), and basically the entire cast of the Lion King and more. Most of all, I loved seeing all the baby animals! It was exciting to drive alongside herds of zebra and wildebeest, and it was amusing to see the big cats nap and play just like our house cats. The company can provide a pair of binoculars for the vehicle, but we found it nice to each bring our own (and we got an accessory to attach it to our phones for photos). The accommodations were all clean and enjoyable, and provided good food for every meal. For the add-on activities, the hot air balloon ride was a highlight for us, and the crater rim hike had beautiful views. At the end, we thought the itinerary was well planned, and the safari was really worth the value, considering everything that’s included.

Guide - I was very impressed with our guide, Venance! He’s exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced. He always seems to know exactly where the animals will move to, and how to move the vehicle to get the best views possible. He made every effort to find us what we wanted to see, and was considerate of our comfort and safety while driving. I also admired that he helped out other guides, like sharing details over the radio when he was the first to spot a rhino, and helping with repairs when we saw another safari group stuck in a broken down vehicle. We learned so much from him. I could even name all the different antelopes after the week :) Thank you Venance for making our trip so rewarding and fun!

Our experience was amazing from beginning to end. I highly recommend African Big Cats, and I’d definitely travel with them again if I’m ever back in Tanzania!

The Best.
5/5

Everyone we spoke to was extremely professional. From the people that corresponded with us through email to the people we met in person . Very good price for such an amazing experience. I highly recommend them as a company.

Obed our driver had superb knowledge of the animals and their natural habitat. We managed to see the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater and follow the immigration in Serengeti National Park. He is the best. You will be lucky to have him on your Safari.

The places we stayed were unique and part of the experience. Thank you African Big Cats team for choosing them . :)

Overall an amazing experience supporting a local company. Me and my friend are already planning to return next year and embark on another Safari with the African Big Cats and Obed.

Perfect Safari
5/5

All things go perfect in our Safari

The guide is very friendly and professional

He can provide a detailed introduction to the habits of animals and take us to see many of them.
After communicating with others, we see much more animals than they do.

The preliminary communication is very informative
The price is reasonable, the itinerary is planned in great detail, and we have confirmed our preferences for accommodation and travel.
The Pre-Departure information they provide is also the most useful.

I am very satisfied with everything!

I highly recommend their guide Khalid.

Tanzania safari
5/5

amazing！！！！！I must say khalid is very professional，took us on a perfect journey。African Big Cats Safaris is your best choice！Serengeti didn't disappoint me

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