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
A safari beyhond our exspectations
We did an individually planned one week safari with this company. Even the first contact months before the trip was inviting. Questions and remarks were promptly answered. Although the itinerary of our safari was changed several times due to limited availability of rooms in lodges, the safari was great and we were overwhelmed by our experiences. We had many exeptional animal sights. Our guide was very experienced, a careful driver and funny. We had a great time together.
Email Julie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent itinerary , excellent tour guides and awesome accommodation .
African Big Cats organised our Safari tour .
We had an awesome time .
Owners Naomi and Emmanuel were lovely to deal with . The tour guides/travellers were great and good animal spotters . They were lovely and fun to be with . Our accommodations were all five star and all hotels staff were so friendly and kind .
We saw lots of animals and unforgettable experience of witnessing five migrations on one day .
We would recommend African Big Cats for safari tours .
BE
Email Bruno Frans | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A safari far beyond our expectations!
We started from a 7d/6n program, and after several conversations with Joshua and Naomi, we ended up with a 11d/10n safari.
It gave us the possibility to visit the NP (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro) in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, with plenty of time to observe wildlife at its best! We also managed to reach the northern part of Serengeti (2d) to admire the Great Migration.
The staff of African Big Cats is very responsive to any request.Thanks to their expertise and experience, Joshua and Naomi provided useful information to decide on the program. They also showed a lot of flexibility.
We spent most of the time in tented camps of Tangayika Wildlife Camps, which were excellent. In the northern Serengeti, we stayed in an intimate camp (Zebra, very close to the Mara River), what was also an amazing experience!
Our guide Venance drove is in a very safe and comfortable way through the beautiful landscape. His thorough knowledge and passion for the wildlife made our safari unforgettable (far beyond our expectations)
A thousand times “Asante” to the whole team.
Ann and Bruno.
NZ
Email Abhay Kolhe | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience thanks to the impeccable organization by African Big Cat safaris
I enjoyed a fantastic trip with African Safari to Tanzania in February 2025. Everything went smoothly, the wildlife and cultural experiences exceeded my expectations. The accommodation was great and the tented camp was perfectly situated for maximising the wildlife experiences. My guide/driver, Festo, was with us for the entire trip and I could not have asked for anyone better. He was considerate, knowledgeable, and attentive to our desired outcomes. He somehow always managed to put us in the perfect position to capture the many amazing photographic moments we experienced. Finally the company made sure even the smaller details that make a trip run smoothly were not neglected. They even organised airport tranfers in Nairobi and visit to Sheldrick wildlife trust.
US
Email Cecilia | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very knowledgeable, considerate and kind!
One of a kind experience everyone must do in their lifetime. I still dream
of it to this day. I will definitely go back sooner than later.
Email Gregory | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfectly organised safari with a great guide
We had an amazing safari experience with African Big Cats Safaris. From the very beginning, the planning phase was super smooth thanks to Emanuel and Naomi. They were extremely responsive, always happy to adjust the itinerary, and worked with us until we were completely satisfied with the proposal. Their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our requests made the whole preparation effortless.
During the safari, everything was perfectly organized. Our guide, Obedi, was outstanding: knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. He struck the perfect balance between sharing great details about the wildlife and giving us space to enjoy the experience at our own pace. He also drove very carefully throughout the trip. We noticed other drivers on the road being quite reckless, but with Obedi we always felt completely safe, which made a huge difference.
Thanks to him, we were able to spot an incredible variety of animals, often from very close by, and truly appreciate the beauty of each park, from Tarangire to Serengeti (central and northern), Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We even had the privilege to observe the Great Migration and an impressive river crossing. The lodges we stayed in were excellent, and the whole journey ran seamlessly from start to finish.
Overall, this was a fantastic safari, and we would wholeheartedly recommend African Big Cats Safaris to anyone planning a trip to Tanzania.
MX
Email Andres & Michelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari company and life changing experience
Our honeymoon safari experience with African Big Cats was nothing short of extraordinary. From the very first inquiry, their team was professional, responsive, and genuinely invested in making our trip unforgettable. Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, from seamless transfers to comfortable accommodations that blended luxury with the feeling of being close to nature.
Our guide Festo was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. Thanks to his expertise, we spotted the Big Five and so many other incredible animals while learning fascinating insights about their behavior and habitats. Each game drive felt unique and exciting, never rushed, and always safe.
What truly set African Big Cats apart was their attention to the little things: warm welcomes, thoughtful touches at camp, and a real commitment to conservation and supporting local communities. We felt not just like guests, but like part of a family.
This was the trip of a lifetime, and we can’t recommend African Big Cats enough. If you’re looking for a safari that combines adventure, comfort, and genuine care, this is the team to trust.
BE
Email Yves | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Big Cats Safaris delivered a wonderful, safe, and unforgettable adventure.
We chose African Big Cats Safaris based on a link in The Lonely Planet of trusted safari companies. They arrived on our long list and finally on the short list. We picked them because of the interaction, price and the customisation of the trip. We initially drafted our route (Tarangire – Lake Natron – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara), and the company helped us fine-tune it. The direct booking process was very good: emails were answered swiftly and clearly, and we even had a helpful video call beforehand.
Our driver was truly outstanding: highly experienced, deeply knowledgeable about flora and fauna, and always prioritised safety. He knew his way around the national parks, handled check-ins smoothly, and gave us useful briefings each day. We appreciated his punctuality, the way he coordinated with other guides to locate interesting animals, and even how the car was cleaned daily despite all the dust. We also liked the thoughtful planning of arrival times—always before 4:30 pm—allowing us to relax and enjoy the scenery before sunset.
Overall, we would rate the company as very good, a 4.5. The only reason we cannot give a full “Excellent” rating is due to a last-minute change in accommodation caused by a mistake on their side. While we had approved the lodges in advance, they had to make a change just days before the trip began, and unfortunately the replacement was a slight downgrade.
This safari was truly “Memories for life.” Despite the minor hiccup, African Big Cats Safaris delivered a wonderful, safe, and unforgettable adventure.
PT
Email Tiago Seixas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. We are a Portuguese family and we went on safari with you f
I'd like to thank the African Big Cats organization and everyone involved. Second, I'd like to thank our fantastic guide and driver, Klaus. His helpfulness and friendliness were incredible. Thank you all for providing us with this fantastic experience. I wish you continued success.
LT
Email Arnas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Kilimanjaro climb and safari with an amazing team and seamless experience!
We climbed Kilimanjaro and then did a week of Safari!
First of all, the African Big Cats Safaris team has very big hearts. Its always customers first, and only then money, so we never felt like it was a commercial service. Any changes or unforeseen situations were handled perfectly, always putting our needs and comfort as the priority. This is very rare to find (and we travel a lot!).
From the very beginning, communication was fast and clear. Naomi from customer service answered all our questions in detail and gave us full confidence before we even arrived in Tanzania. We were given clear guidance on what to bring and how to prepare which made everything stress free and easy.
Its a local company, skipping any international middlemen, which makes the overall price lower. These guys go the extra mile to make the experience even better and really stand out. Emanuel, the main coordinator, was there at every step to make sure everything went smoothly and that we were fully taken care of by his team. The logistics were perfect - we didnt have to worry about a thing. Everything was seamless and someone was always there waiting for us and guiding us every step of the way!
The Kilimanjaro team, led by Imran, was exceptionally good. We immediately felt like it wasnt just our challenge to climb but a shared goal among the whole team. Imran, Elias, Samson, Daniel, and others are also friends outside of work so it really feels like a well polished team with warm relationships and trust in each other. This is very important because in the mountains you need to rely on everyone during the hardest times.
We believe that without Imran and the rest of the team, we might not have reached Uhuru Peak, as they helped us the most during the toughest hours. Apart from the great atmosphere, the food was really good, the equipment was well selected and the team was highly experienced in every topic related to the climb. English was no problem, Imran as the lead guide speaks it very well! To sum up, if someone plans to climb Kilimanjaro, Imran and his team are the way to go. At the end we were sad to say goodbye as we had truly become friends.
Even though the first half of our journey was so great, the second part - the safari was just as good. We chose the luxury safari option and it was truly special. The lodges were so luxurious that after the game drives, the accommodations felt like a separate attraction themselves!
We went to all the major national parks and Serengeti was by far the best. Thanks to Khalid, we managed to witness a huge Mara River Crossing from the front lines! His experience helped us get the perfect position for the view, far better than the other cars around us.
We spent the week with our guide Khalid who has a huge love for nature. This is so important because he didnt just give us dry facts but shared true emotions and passion for the wildlife. Young, knowledgeable, with perfect English, caring, flexible, and great at handling various situations for us - Khalid was an amazing companion during lunches and throughout the whole trip. He tirelessly worked the entire time which is rare to find. We have heard so many bad stories from other travelers about guides who were more like drivers than actual guides, but Khalid was top tier and made our experience exceptional.
It was such a great decision to go with African Big Cats Safaris! We compared our costs and experience with friends who did a similar journey through other companies and we realized we got a very good value for our money. Going directly with a local operator really saves a decent amount while giving you a more personal and authentic adventure.
