African Big Cats Safaris
- Offices In:
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United States
Australia
Canada
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- Tanzania Tourist Board
- 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 Manish | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Dedicated, Organized, and Flexible
My wife and I had an absolutely incredible time with our safari adventure through African Big Cats Safaris. Our guide, Lodhi, was so kind, knowledgeable, hardworking, and flexible throughout our trip. He picked us up from the airport on time, explained so much about the wildlife, Tanzanian culture, and answered any questions we had. He was a very skilled driver and maneuvered the jeep through mud and flooded roads with ease. We always felt completely comfortable with him. We were astonished with his wildlife locating skills - he was able to get us some unforgettable views of lions, elephants, a leopard, cheetahs, etc. He always knew exactly where to go! He was also very accommodating when it came to picking us up from our hotels in the morning for our daily game drives - he never made us feel rushed. He made it clear we could go whenever we wanted. My wife and I also thoroughly enjoyed our conversations with him and learning about his culture. We would highly recommend booking a safari with African Big Cats - but specifically ask for Lodhi if you want an unforgettable experience!
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Email Maria | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a wonderful experience!
Me and two friends went on safari at the beginning of the year. The experience was wonderful. From the moment we were picked up at the airport until we returned. Lordi, our guide, explained everything to us wonderfully even in our native language (Spanish) and did his best to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. If I were to go back to Tanzania, I would definitely choose them again.
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Email Joy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The most responsible and brilliant operator with excellent guide team.
First of all, we saw all BIG FIVE in a very very short time! Our guide Lordi is so talented and knowledgeable. He knows nearly everything about animals. When he saw the leopard is yawning, he knew he is awake and ready to move. When he saw it’s looking around and staring, he knew there will be a hunting. That’s why we can see a lot of big cats as well as their activities. We even saw two lions mating in the grass. So romantic. The best scene we met was 3 lions killed a buffalo and waited for their buffet, while 8 hyenas showed up and confronted. At the time we thought it would never succeed, a troop of buffalo turned around and headed to the lions. When lions had to leave, buffalos held a very solemn funeral ceremony for their friend. Stunning! It’s something you could never see in the city or zoo or any documentaries. It happened in the wild and remembered in the wild. Thanks to the nature and our guide. Also thanks to ourselves to be this lucky and patient. All communications with the operator and guide are so efficient and well-achieved. During our safari journey, we asked a lot of questions, Africa history, politics, culture about Masai, tribes, animals, human activities and animal behaviors…everything you could come up with. Lordi is such a knowledgeable and kind guide that he answered every question, gave vivid descriptions and offered a lot of amazing stories. We love him and we bet he would miss us too since we have 100% trust on him and cooperate with him to make this amazing journey come true.
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Email Yun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best！Give us a wonderful experience！
The service was very considerate. Our tour guide Lordi was great. He had eagle-like eyes and was first-rate at finding animals. He could always help us get the best angles because he saw that we loved taking photos. He even accurately predicted the movements of animals and waited for them to walk to the car. He was also very knowledgeable. He kept explaining everything from plants to animals, from humanities to landforms, and he could also give you some life inspirations in the process. We later jokingly called him Teacher Luo. In short, it was awesome!
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Email Samantha | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Way beyond expectations. Love the trip so much
I recently had the most incredible safari experience with African Big Cats, and I can't recommend them enough! From start to finish, the company's meticulous planning and attention to detail made this trip truly unforgettable. The accommodations they arranged were top-notch—each hotel was not only comfortable but also offered stunning views of the African landscape, providing the perfect blend of luxury and nature.
Our guide, Vnance, was the highlight of the journey. His sharp eyes spotted wildlife from miles away, whether it was a pride of lions lounging in the sun or a cheetah stealthily stalking its prey. He was incredibly knowledgeable, answering all our questions with enthusiasm and patience. Beyond his expertise, Vnance's thoughtfulness shone through in every aspect of the tour. He ensured our safety, comfort, and enjoyment at all times, making us feel like valued guests rather than mere tourists. Thanks to African Big Cats and Vnance, I now have memories that will last a lifetime!
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Email Gabriel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Arguably best Safari experience available today
African Big Cats, my guide Lovoi, and the administrator Emmanuel made my time in Tanzania an unforgettable and flawless experience. These guys are serious experts at their craft! My guide and driver, Lovoi, was absolutely proficient at navigating the country and national parks, teaching me about the animals, nature, and culture at every place we went. The accommodations and food were incredibly organized, clean, and comfortable, even when we stayed in the middle of the Serengeti national park. They really offer every single thing they describe on their website. All in all this company and the experience they provided exceeded my expectations and I am very grateful for their work. They’re truly worth every penny!
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Email Brad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Big Cats Safaris deserves their Awards
Our safari was incredible with African Big Cats Safaris. Khalid was our guide and was outstanding at knowing where to find the animals. We had very close encounters with all the big cats, elephants, rhinos, hippos, wildebeast, zebras, etc. African Big Cats is on top of ALL the details and is very easy to work with. They meet with you before and after the safari to explain details and then get feedback so they can improve....truly service oriented and very reasonable priced. We went in the "rainy season" vs. the "high season" and we were glad we did. I'm not sure why anyone would go in the high season. In 5 days, it only rained at night or very late afternoon and the weather was cool and comfortable and mosquitos were never a problem. It is much cheaper and less crowded as well. We got luxury accommodations for mid-level prices. Without the crowds, you can spend time with the animals without 30 other vehicles rushing up and scaring them off talking loudly, etc. Check out the photos below.....as they say, there is no guarantee you will see wildlife but we saw something incredible every hour it seemed. I can't say enough about Big Cats Safaris professionalism and quality service.
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Email Adam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operator, great guide and vehicle, excellent selection of properties
We did a 5-day safari with African Big Cats and had an amazing time. Was originally a recommendation from a friend, I was amazed how many animals she had seen. We also saw a ton of animals over the course of our safari, including all of the big 5. Our guide didn't say much, but he was amazing at finding animals. The accommodation options were all very nice, very beautiful properties with very nice staff and good food. The vehicle provided was also very good. Overall, we were very happy with the service and would recommend it to others.
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Email Chris & Hillary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable, Timeless, and Perfect in Every Way
We spent 10 incredible days in Tanzania with African Big Cats and can confidently say it was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives—made even more special as it was part of our honeymoon!
From the very first inquiry to our final goodbye, the experience was seamless, personal, professional, and SO much fun. Naomi was prompt, warm, and helpful in every communication—her responsiveness and thoroughness put us at ease and built excitement for what was to come.
Our time on Kilimanjaro was guided by Imran, who was informative, encouraging, and incredibly patient for each day of our hike. He made what could have felt daunting into something genuinely rewarding.
And then there was Obedi—our guide, our teacher, and our friend. His joy and passion for what he does shone through every single day. He was not just accommodating—he was thoughtful, hilarious, and endlessly generous with his knowledge and energy. Obedi made this trip truly unforgettable and timeless, and we feel so lucky to have spent our honeymoon with someone who made it feel so personal and magical.
We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara (including a night drive!), the Serengeti, the Ndutu Area, and the Ngorongoro Crater (where we were the first vehicle to enter!). The diversity of the landscape, the abundance of wildlife, and the breathtaking natural beauty blew us away. We saw all of the Big Five—many more than once!—as well as so many other animals we’d only dreamed of seeing.
Some highlights we’ll never forget: learning local phrases and customs, hearing about Tanzanian history and culture, a surreal hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti, and the sheer magic of sunrise across the crater floor.
We followed every single recommendation that African Big Cats made, and our experience far exceeded our already high expectations. They thought of everything, and it showed.
Tanzania now holds a very special place in our hearts—and that is entirely thanks to African Big Cats. We cannot recommend them enough and are already dreaming of our return.
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Email Mark Davis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had high expectations and African Big Cats Safari exceeded them in every way!
My wife and I recently had a chance to safari in Tanzania with African Big Cats Safaris and it was the best vacation we have ever been on. We both came into this with pretty high expectations and these expectations were not only met but exceeded in every way. African Big Cats Safaris made sure every part of the experience was smooth and easy and answered all of our questions promptly before we came. Once we were there they made sure all of our accommodations were excellent, that we had good food, and most importantly, an incredible safari experience. We saw every animal we wanted to see - lions, elephants, cheetahs (with cubs), leopards, cape buffalo, giraffes, hyenas, warthogs, hippos, and even rhinos - and many more! The land was beautiful as well; Tanzania is an amazing place and I recommend everyone go if they can. On top of all of this, we had an amazing guide named Laourd who was friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable and he made the experience even better than it would have been otherwise and it was already so amazing. This is a trip that is definitely worth taking and African Big Cats Safaris will make sure you have an amazing experience for a price that is more reasonable than most of the other companies we looked at. 5/5 stars - A perfect experience!
