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 Meghan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unequivocally happy with our decision to book through African Big Cats
We loved our safari experience and were so happy to have gone with African Big Cats! They were very responsive throughout the booking process and helped to customize our itinerary, recommending activities, like a crater rim hike in Ngorongoro, based on our interests. The lodgings they booked for us were excellent, except for one which we still found to be “fine” instead of “great”. The vehicle had everything we needed - lot of water, soft drinks, comfortable seats for long drives, and charging ports.
Our guide Festo made the trip extra special for us. He is not only super knowledgeable and respectful of the animals and parks, but is also exceptionally kind and friendly. He was very attentive to our comfort and offered alternative activities or schedules to customize our experience (like leaving our accommodation later than planned early in the trip when we were having trouble adjusting to the time change). For having spent a lot of time together over 9 busy days, we never felt like a burden to him; he just radiates positivity, curiosity, and good vibes!
I would not hesitate to book through African Big Cats again and would recommend them to any friends and family looking to visit Tanzania!
AE
Email Luca Parodi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Very reliable safari operator, great communication and always available to accommodate our requests
We are a family living in Dubai and we really wanted to do a safari with our 2 daughters this summer. I picked this operator from Safari Bookings and trusted the many positive reviews. Initially I have asked 3 different operators programs and quotations and I especially appreciated the prompt communication with Naomi, the Operations Manager of African Big Cats Safaris who gave me several proposals to fit our interests and budget. Everything went as per plan. Our driver Festo was expecting us at the Kilimanjaro Airport where we started our journey. Festo has really been a professional guide over our 6 days of safari, a kind, polite and very knowledgeable person. We started with visiting the Tarangire National Park, where we saw many elephants, baboons, zebras, giraffes, moving then to Ngorongoro crater, with a very spectacular scenery. Many lions, buffalos, zebras, hyenas (in action taking the remains of an animal hunted by 2 male lions) and many birds. Unfortunately we spotted only from very far distance a rhino. Serengeti was an amazing experience as well, the park is huge and quite diverse. Central Serengeti was very nice especially for the lions and elephant, then we moved to North Serengeti to see the migrations, thousands of wildebeests and zebras all around, crossing the Mara river. We saw 2 crossings and then we spotted 3 cheetahs hunting. We also spotted 2 leopards on a tree. Overall it's difficult to find the words to tell about the beauty of the places and the wild life. The accommodations were according to standards, maybe only one in Ngorongoro was a bit basic, where we slept with 8 degrees. The low temperature at times was a surprise. After 1,100 Km of drive from Kilimanjaro to the border of Kenia, we left North Serengeti flying to Zanzibar. I have to say the roads are very bumpy but those Toyota SUV are indestructible! Overall a true fantastic experience!
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Email Elizabeth | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime trip! Incredible experience!
We had a great experience with Big Cats Safari! Booking was easy and they were communicative but the absolute best part of working with Big Cats was our safari guide- Gabi. He was such a kind and intelligent young man who took genuine joy in sharing about the parks and wildlife- he was knowledgeable and really enjoyed sharing his passion and knowledge with us. Would definitely reccomend this company to anyone looking for a safari experience! We did Tanzania and hit Ngorogoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Serengeti! Incredible and life changing trip.
HK
Email Wan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Unforgettable Safari with African Big Cats – Exceeded All Expectations!
Our group of four had an incredible 10-day safari with African Big Cats, and we’re so glad we chose them for this adventure. From start to finish, the trip was exceptionally well-organized, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged.
William and Naomi crafted a perfect itinerary tailored to our needs and budget. They were highly responsive and attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Even when our flight was delayed by four hours (arriving at JRO at 3 am!), Naomi reassured us that our driver would wait—and true to her word, he did, getting us safely to our hotel by 4 am.
Our guide, Lovoi, was simply outstanding. His expertise, sharp eyes, and skillful driving made our safari unforgettable. Thanks to him, we spotted the Big Five, cheetahs, and countless other animals. Most remarkably, his perseverance allowed us to witness the wildebeest migration on all three days in the Northern Serengeti—including one breathtaking crossing that lasted over 30 minutes!
Beyond his professionalism, Lovoi was incredibly kind, caring, and humorous. He checked in with us nightly and greeted us warmly every morning, ensuring we were comfortable and well-rested. His presence filled each day with laughter and joy.
We wholeheartedly recommend African Big Cats to anyone planning a Tanzanian safari. Asante sana!
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Email Len | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Africa Safari and Cultural Experience!
We took the “14 Day Comfort Safari & Authentic Cultural Experience” and we added 3 days in Zanzibar at the beach. It exceeded all our expectations. From the very beginning, they were great to work with. Communication was outstanding (Even with the 10-hour time difference). Having our own private guide, Khaled, made the trip amazing. His knowledge and respect for the animals got us to experience what most other Jeeps did not. The cultural experiences gave us a break from the Game Drives and connected us with local communities and traditions. We are so glad we went with African Big Cats Safari, you should too!
NL
Email Ibrahim Yilmaz | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good with little kids
Everything was well organized. Our guide Endeni, who was also our driver, was experienced, very friendly, and helpful. We had an amazing time—beyond our expectations! We saw all the animals we wanted to see up close. The lodges were well arranged and the staff were friendly.
DE
Email Rajiv | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
We just completed a 6 Day/5 Night Safari with African Big Cat Safaris. From the very start communication was great and trustworthy with Naomi.
The trip was very well organized, and we felt extremely secure during the trip. The Manager Emmanuel met us on arrival and thoroughly briefed us on the dos and don'ts of the trip along with a detailed itinerary.
Our guide, Claus, was very knowledgeable, patient, dedicated, and always giving his best to make sure that we got to see all the animals during the trip. Above all, he was super funny and we truly liked interacting with him. Emmanuel was also present to get feedback at the end of our trip. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour operator. They are reliable and goes out of their way to make their customers happy.
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Email Scott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience with a group that took care of us and made us feel comfortable!
We had an 8 day Great Migration Safari in July and it was the Adventure of a Lifetime!!!
Would highly recommend anyone to book with African Big Cats. Emmanuel was excellent in communicating with us before and during the trip, even meeting us in person at the start and end.
Our guide Elias was incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely funny, and made sure we felt safe and well cared for along our journey. He went out of his way to take the off beaten roads and did his best to find us every animal we wanted to see.
Truly a once in a lifetime experience with a group that took care of us and made us feel comfortable every step of the way!!
Email Tracey | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything from start to finish was beyond our expectations. Excellent .
From the minute we were greeted at the airport to the minute we were dropped off at the end of our safari we experienced excellent service.
Our accommodation exceeded our expectations with each hotel picked for us unique in style and all had excellent staff , food and rooms.
Our driver ,Rich , was professional ,friendly and had a wealth of knowledge. He did everything he could to find us the list of animals we wanted to spot and happily stopped letting us take photos and watch the animals whenever we wished only moving on if we were happy to do so.
We had excellent communications from the first email i sent requesting a quote to the manager meeting us for a de-brief at the end of the Safari to check everything was as we requested.
Great value for money especially as the accommodation was so lovely we truly had a first class experience.
We would highly recommend African Big Cat Safaris and we are already saving so we can return one day .
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Email Stine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-Day Safari with Friends!
We were six friends in our thirties traveling together on a fantastic 4-day safari with African Big Cats Safari! Everything was perfectly organized, the accommodations were excellent, and our guide Venance was outstanding, knowledgeable, patient, and a true pleasure to travel with. Highly recommend!