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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Ryan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Lovoi was an AMAZING guide!!
Highly Recommend African Big Cats Safari! From the start of searching for a Safari tour guide African Big Cats set themselves apart. Working with Emmanuel and Naomi to tailor a customized experience was so easy. Once we arrived in Tanzania the service was amazing. We were picked up at the airport at 2am, and taken to Mntoi River Lodge which was like a resort you didn't know you needed. From there we meet Lovoi our personal tour guide. He drove us for 5 days from Arusha --Tarangeire- Serengeti - Ngorogoro Crater - Manyara Lake! Lovoi was amazing and we saw absolutely everything, we even saw a lepord mating while a lion watched- something some guides have never seen! Every place we stayed at was great, but Embalaki Camp in Serengeti was unforgettable! African Big Cats really know what they are doing and are clearly experts when it comes to all things Safari!
Email Debbie Hall | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderful Tanzanian Safari experience with African Big Cats Safaris
We flew into Tanzania and were met by our Driver/Guide (Khalid) on the first evening. On the way to our Hotel that night he fully briefed us on details for the next day, as he did every day.
The next morning, we were met by the company's managing director who answered any questions we had as well as reviewing our itinerary.
The safari commenced after breakfast each day, driving to and around one of the four safari parks; Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and Serengeti National Park, Manyara Lake Reserve. The experience was amazing we saw and photographed many animals in their natural environment each location was very different with stunning scenery, plant and bird life as well. Khaled kept us well informed about each area, animals etc, and ensured that we were positioned well to photograph each animal we encountered, including a cheetah cub that decided to investigate the cab of our vehicle by leaping onto our vehicle's bonnet.
Each day Khaled ensured that we arrived at an area set aside for safari vehicles where he unpacked our delicious picnic lunch and served it to us outdoors in a lovely location in the park in.
By late afternoon early evening we would arrive at the luxury Game Lodge for the evening. The accommodation was in beautiful locations, luxurious and the meals were of a very high standard.
Our experience was relived again with the company's owner immediately prior to being returned safely to the airport. It was an opportunity to to review and comment on any issue we felt raising directly with a person who was able to do something about it and most importantly with someone who really cared.
From our first contact, communications with the staff during the process, payment, issue of our itinerary was handled well by the staff. The safari was well thought out and we would thoroughly recommend this company and its guide. In short, a great value for money experience with African Big Cats Safari.
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Email Will S | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very-organised and knowledgeable.
My wife and I did a fantastic 4 full day Safari Tour with African Big Cats Safari for our honeymoon through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and The Serengeti. Our guide Venance was great, showing us all the animals and offering great insight and knowledge about each animal and Tanzania. Emanuel and Naomi were also great in organising the tour and accommodation including accounting for my wife's food allergies. Each Safari Lodge selected was super comfortable. I'd 100% recommend African Big Cats Safaris to any traveller considering a Safari in Tanzania and I have already recommended the company to a number of friends who are interested in this trip.
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Email Emma | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous Stay
We've just returned from a 10-day family holiday.
Thanks to Big Cats Safari and our guide Frank, we had a magical and unforgettable time. Between the animals, the landscapes, the lodges and Zanzibar, everything was well organised.
We've come back with stars in our eyes and hope to return.
Thank you to Big Cats for this wonderful organisation.
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Email Gianfranco | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Tailored service with outstanding quality
Family of four with two teenager boys – 11 days in Tanzania.
Our trip was planned and customized in advance based on our requests, despite a rather late booking. The assistance we received during the booking and personalization process was excellent.
In Tanzania, everything ran smoothly: the driver/guide (knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful), the vehicle (very practical), the overall organization, the accommodations (especially the tented camps), and the food (good, though a bit repetitive and not exceptional).
Everything agreed before the start of the trip was fully respected: no changes in location, confirmed agenda and no unexpected surprises. A very reliable organization with great flexibility to adapt to our needs.
We were able to fully enjoy the experience, feeling truly immersed in the beauty and authenticity of Tanzania, without any major issues or inconveniences.
A well-deserved 5 stars and a tour operator we highly recommend!
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Email Kasin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful and personalized safari!
African Big Cats customized our safari to everything we wanted! With it being our first safari they were able to guide us to what parks to visit, where to stay and how long to do the safari! It was for our 5th Wedding Anniversary and they had Embalaki Camps surprise us with an anniversary dinner! Lastly they included a special stop to the Gorge! They genuinely care about your experience and are amazing to work with on planning the perfect safari!
Email Julie | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
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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Email Al, Rachael, and Jack | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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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Email Monika | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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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Email Miguel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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!