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:
- Price Range:
- $200 to $1,100 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
Email Angelo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari Experience for first timers
My partner and I (visiting from New Zealand) had the most incredible experience with African Big Cats Safari. From the moment we landed in Tanzania, everything was perfectly organised—smooth, stress-free, and full of unforgettable moments.
Our guide, Lovoi, was exceptional. He’s not only an expert on wildlife but also a skilled driver who navigated the rugged terrain of Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater with ease. Thanks to his sharp eyes and deep knowledge, we saw all of the Big Five and so many more animals up close—it was truly surreal.
The accommodation was top tier: comfortable, well-located, and made us feel immersed in nature without sacrificing any comfort. The food arranged throughout the trip was also delicious and varied.
As someone who felt a little intimidated about visiting Africa for the first time, this experience completely changed my perspective. The team at African Big Cats Safari made us feel safe, welcome, and completely taken care of from start to finish. We can’t recommend them highly enough!
CH
Email Ryan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing, safe and professional
We had an absolutely amazing experience all around. We got in touch with Big African Cats Safari online, and Joshua was very responsive to help us design an experience that was tailored to our desires and budget. They are very flexible to make the perfect custom package. Naomi then took care of the details for the booking and kept us informed as the date of the safari approached. We were met on time at the Arusha airport (our flight times kept changing), and then met with Emmanuel, the manager, who briefed us on the upcoming trip. He made us feel really safe (my 9yo daughter and I) and we immediately knew we were in good hands.
Our guide for the 8 day / 7 night safari was Venance, a really amazing person all around. Very attentive to all our needs and special requests (my daughter was not leaving without seeing cheetahs, he delivered, along with everything else!). We also added a few unplanned stops (random markets, walks in towns, etc, to experience culture) which he was happy to accommodate. We generally felt very safe in all of the driving, I can't say that all of the other tour operators gave the same impression (we saw one group lack common sense and get themselves stuck in the mud). Plenty of "clean toilet" stops along the way. Venance's planning was impeccable, always on time everywhere. Every morning the car was super clean, so he put a lot of effort even when we were not there (so extremely long hours for the guide, consider that in your tip!).
Accommodations were all top notch - we had a mix of camps and lodges. The food was super safe everywhere, lots of water provided (sealed bottles), even beer and pop if you wanted during the day. The camps were very safe and someone always accompanied us around after dark. The staff in all the lodges and camps were friendly and professional. The tourism industry is well developed, so they take safety very seriously. We always had lunch on the road, typically prepared by the place you stayed the night before. The lunches were excellent, lots of variety, and nothing to be concerned about in terms of cleanliness. We didn't meet anyone that had any traveller's food symptoms...
Animal wise, we saw everything (7 rhinos, 2 leopards!). I would strongly recommend Serengeti over all else if you want to see the typical animals. We got to see the Great Migration, a memory of a lifetime. Ngoro Ngoro crater is a must (but only takes one day). We also went to Tarangire, which was great and had tons of baobabs (my favourite tree, not present in Serengeti), but we skipped Lake Manyara, which we don't regret and got to see in the distance. We also did a 1 hour walk along the crater rim with a park ranger, which was amazing.
All in all the experience of a lifetime.
CY
Email Stelios Vorkas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, efficient, knowledgeable, pleasant, accommodating.
Value for money: Excellent
Accommodations: clean, comfortable, beautiful landscapes/views, all amenities provided for.
Reliability: Very efficient from start to end. All went according to plan: from airport pick up to airport drop off.
Tour: It was a private tour tailored to our needs and requests. Suggestions for improvement were made but not forced, these were heeded and in retrospect were correctly suggested. All areas visited were impressively unique.
Guide: Left us with the best impressions.
US
Email ursula | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely perfect. No complaint whatsoever
We had a wonderful trip. The safari itself, the lodges, the food and most importantly the people were amazing, kind, friendly and always helpful.
Our guide was well versed in everything about the culture, the places and of course the animals which he was able to spot from very great distances. He was also very patient as I am an older person and took the best care of all our needs. He brought along delicious hot lunches which were so much better than the boxed ones we got on previous trips. I am very grateful for the entire experience.
NZ
Email Michele | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Big Cats Safari deliver an unforgettable experience
The team at African Big Cats Safari endeavoured to provide us the best possible opportunities & experience.
Our experienced guide Klaus worked consistently hard to get us to the optimum encounters, shared his knowledge willingly & was always considerate & a fun companion.
We valued the opportunity to communicate directly with Emanuel both pre & post safari.
The accomodation that was organised for us, by Big Cats Safari, at Zanzibar was outstanding & was the perfect place to chill.
DE
Email Barbara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Unforgettable Experience with African Big Cats
Unforgettable Safari with African Big Cats – a dream come true!
Our safari with African Big Cats gave us unforgettable moments we will cherish forever. Everything we had hoped for was fulfilled – and even exceeded. The lodges were stunning, the organization was flawless, and our driver Gabi was absolutely fantastic: knowledgeable, kind, and always made us feel safe and well taken care of. Every detail was thought through, and every day brought new highlights. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
CA
Email Kristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beyond all expectations!
Truly the trip of a lifetime!!! From start to finish, the team made us feel completely cared for — warm, professional, and deeply knowledgeable. The owner even met us at both the start and end of our journey to make sure everything went smoothly.
We saw the Big Five and so much more — every game drive felt like a new adventure! Our guide was amazing at spotting animals and always made sure we got the perfect view (and photo!). He also shared stories and cultural insights that really brought everything to life.
The accommodations were stunning — right in the middle of nature yet incredibly comfortable. Falling asleep to the sounds of the Serengeti and waking up to its sunrise was pure magic.
We can’t recommend this company enough. Every moment was unforgettable, and we’ll treasure this experience forever! Thank you again :)
Email Leon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value, amazing tour guide
We arrived and were introduced to our guide Vincent. He was incredible and it was a pleasure to spend the week sharing this experience with him.
His knowledge and passion for Tanzanian wildlife, nature and culture was evident and it helped ensure we had the most memorable and unique holiday of our lives so far.
All of the accommodation we stayed in provided their own unique features, from traditional African huts (with a modern upgrade inside), to hearing lions outside of our lodge in the Serengeti.
Food was provided throughout the tour at the lodges and during our game drives.
Our first hint of what was to come happened within 5 minutes of entering our first national park, the Tarangire, as Vincent pointed out two lionesses at a nearby tree. From there we saw an abundance of wildlife throughout the day.
The Serengeti was the highlight, we saw Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephants - you name it. The only thing we didn’t catch during our travels there was the Black Rhino (but thanks to Vincent we did get to spot this later in the Ngorongoro crater).
Would recommend African Big Cats Safaris and particularly our tour guide Vincent to anybody travelling to Tanzania. It’s a once of a lifetime holiday that you’ll never forget.
ES
Email Antònia Ferragut | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect family safari
We went on a safari in Tarangire and Ngorongoro with our 7- and 3-year-old children; it was perfect.
Starting with Emmanuel, who was attentive to us from the very beginning, and continuing with our guide and driver. Evance and Michael were very friendly and polite throughout the entire safari. They were attentive to our needs, making our safari perfect.
US
Email Rev. Kathy Schillreff | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
This safari exceeded my expectations in every way possible - guide, accommodations, food, animals
This was my first trip to Africa. Our amazing safari included 4 parks - each one unique but all beautiful with LOTS of animal sightings. Our driver/guide Rick was extremely knowledgeable, helpful, wonderful to travel with. I will ask for him if I ever get back, and I've already recommended him to friends.
I feel I got more than "bang for the buck" that the trip cost.
Honestly I wouldn't change a thing.