African Big Cats Safaris
- Offices In:
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United StatesAustralia
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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Beatriz | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, Great Communication, Run by Locals!
We had a great experience with African Big Cats Safaris from start to finish! From the initial communication to plan, evaluate options/plans, to details and the experience itself. William helped us organize and define the plans very well; we even talked on whats app to fine tune and ask our questions;Naomi handled details with excellent communication and a great attitude! She was very accommodating. And our guide Festo was the VERY VERY BEST BESTEST! He was professional, very knowledgeable, always smiling, caring, accommodating, flexible, and ensuring we were enjoying. HE WAS OUTSTANDING! Safari is a beautiful experience to be in contact with Nature, Animals, Family, Others & Self..... Thanks for a great experience.
IE
Email Aoife | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
We had the most incredible African safari for our honeymoon truly an experience we will never forget. Our safari guide, Obedi, was absolutely amazing. He is exceptionally skilled at what he does and spotted so many animals we never would have seen without his expertise. His deep knowledge, warm personality, and genuine passion for wildlife made every moment special. He made us feel completely welcome and comfortable from start to finish.
The booking and organisation were also flawless. Everything ran smoothly and we felt well taken care of throughout the entire trip.
It was the perfect honeymoon adventure unforgettable, beautifully organised, and made even more special thanks to Obedi. Highly recommended!
EC
Email Mayra | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A flawless safari experience that exceeded every expectation
Our experience with African Big Cats Safaris was absolutely exceptional from beginning to end. The communication was always clear, fast, and professional, and every detail of the trip was organized with care. Our guide, Omega, was truly outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable, patient, kind, and always attentive to our comfort and safety. He made every moment special and taught us so much about the wildlife, culture, and landscapes of Tanzania.
The service felt personalized, reliable, and deeply heartfelt. Every lodge and activity was carefully chosen, offering amazing value and unforgettable moments. We truly felt blessed to be guided by such a dedicated team.
This was one of the most enriching experiences of our lives, and we are already dreaming of returning. We highly recommend African Big Cats Safaris to anyone seeking a magical, well-organized, and memorable adventure.
Email Tara | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience in the wild
Beyond seeing the Big 5, we had an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Booking and communication excellent before our trip, we were welcomed personally by Emmanuel to discuss our itinerary over coffee, and we were impressed with all of our accommodations—it was hard to pick a favorite, but it’ll be hard to beat the tent cabin overlooking the Serengeti.
All compliments to Samwel, our guide. His expert knowledge of the parks and his kindness from beginning to end went so far to ensure a truly memorable and fun experience.
CA
Email Larry M | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A 13 day Golden Photography Safari Package
Our group of 6 Photographers had considered many different safari organizations in Tanzania and finally settled on the African Big Cats Safari, Arusha for our final decision. We negotiated a 13 day Golden Photography Safari Package that included visits as follows: Arusha National Park with overnights at Mtoni River Lodge, A daily animal safari and one awesome daytime walking safari with an armed guard for safety. A two day safari at Tarangire National Park and stay at Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge. Lake Manyara National Park and stay at Baghayo Garden suites. 4 days in Serengeti national Park with stays at Zawadi Serengeti Camps and Embalakai Camps. A Ngorongoro Crater rim walk and stay at Embalakai Ngorongo Camp. A final day safari drive through the Ngorongoro national crater park then to a day of rest at Baghayo Garden Suites before being driven back to the Kilimanjaro Airport in Arusha. Most daily safaris started at 6:00 Am and lasted up to 11 hours with a stop for lunch while on the trails. To say this trip was excellent would be an understatement. All expenses, local travel, and luggage handling has been taken care of expertly. There were only minor additional expenses like mixed drinks at our lodges. Although the name CAMPS is used to describe the lodges they are close to nature but with modern accessories. Food was excellent. Daily safaris by vehicle were handled by our expert driver and guide "Indeni". He handled all requests with his knowledge and careful approach to animal life. He was the best! The second driver "Obeti" (I hope I spelled his name correctly) and vehicle followed his lead with expert care. Both men are to be recommended as perfect at their approach and provided daily guidance and information. Our main contact for the Safari was "Naomi". She made sure our needs, both before and after the safari, were met and any questions answered quickly. Whatsapp was used for any and all communications. We followed their recommendations for tipping for everyone especially the drivers and guides. The entire trip was in US funds. Flights are not included. If I had one item to advise future safari groups it would be to take the "African Massage" as a serious note as most roads throughout the safari are very rough. The time of our Safari was supposed to be at the entry of the wet season but we experienced only a few drops of rain on a couple days. They are badly in need of more rain as all areas have dust storms when passing other vehicles. Our flights with KLM were from Toronto airport in Canada with a short layover in Amsterdam and a final flight to Kilimanjaro airport. I would suggest that you buy comfort seating as the flights are long. The animal life is outstanding and opportunities to photograph are beyond belief. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime and we would love to return. The African Big Cats Safari group has met and exceeded our expectations.
CH
Email Tina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Private mid range safari with friends
They listen to our demands and accommodated for last minute changes. All the places we visited were stunning and staff was very friendly.
AT
Email Martin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding guide, who had the nose for extraordinary wildlife sightings
We went on a 5 day Luxury safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and 2 days Serengeti) starting in Arusha and flying out from Seronera. With our guide Claus (I recommend him specifically!!) we were able to see not only the Big5 but also some specials like a Hippo chasing away a lion, a 20+ large lion family, a Cheetah defending his kids from a Hyena and the absolute highlight: a Leopard hunting a Warthog and feeding it to his babies. Claus‘ driving skills, his nose for wildlife, his knowledge and last but not least his social skills (He perfectly knows when to be quiet and when to tell or ask something or make a joke - certainly not easy with us stubborn europeans).
The lodges offered a really nice experience, especially worth to mention is Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (5 course dinner, breathtaking view, luxurious room) and Kubu Kubu with herds of animals directly passing by the balcony and pool.
I recommend to book outside peak season like in our case November: There is almost no rain, the migration is not really going on but animals are around in huge numbers. When there are sightings of rare animals, you still are pretty much alone and don‘t need to queue up with 100 others.
Email Ayham | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent amazing couldn’t ask for a better experience
Excellent amazing couldn’t ask for a better experience
CA
Email Diane | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari and Honeymoon Experience!
Our 5-day safari was absolutely incredible — truly an experience we’ll remember for the rest of our lives! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and our guide, Venance, made the entire journey unforgettable.
We visited Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Parks, and were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five up close! Each park offered something unique — from endless plains filled with wildlife to breathtaking crater views and peaceful lakes surrounded by flamingos and elephants.
Venance was knowledgeable, kind, and patient. He had an amazing eye for spotting animals and shared so many fascinating facts about their behavior and the environment. He truly went above and beyond to make our honeymoon special, even surprising us with thoughtful touches along the way.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Tanzania completely stole our hearts, and this safari will forever be one of the most magical adventures of our lives. Highly recommend African Big Cats to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable safari!
CA
Email Ab | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience!
I researched a lot when planning our honeymoon and my husband and I are so glad we traveled with African Big Cats. We were able to add on a few extra adventures and activities (Day Hike at Mount Kilimanjaro and Hot Air Balloon in the Serengeti are musts!). I had lots of questions during the planning process and they were great to answer, clarify things, and offer different ideas. Our tour guide, Rick was fantastic! Super informative and ensured we got to see everything we were hoping to and more! Each accomodation was lovely, and each made us feel so special, surprising us each time and celebrating our honeymoon! We've told everyone we know if they want to travel to Tanzania they must use African Big Cats.
