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
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Reviews
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Email Val | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a lifetime Adventure!!
The African Big Cats Safaris exceeded all our expectations. From my very first interaction with Joshua, their representative, I was impressed by the exceptional customer service. I was considering three different safari companies, but Joshua’s patience, kindness, and dedication to crafting the perfect itinerary for our group of six made the decision easy. He was highly responsive, even scheduling phone calls to ensure every detail was meticulously planned.
Leading up to our trip, Joshua kept us well-informed and made sure we seamlessly connected with our ride upon arrival. That’s when we met Obedi, our safari guide—another incredible member of the team. Throughout our six-day adventure, Obedi went above and beyond to take care of us, always ensuring we had water, beer, soda, and even fresh coffee and lattes during our game drives. His sharp eye for spotting wildlife was astonishing—he managed to help us see the Big Five in a single day, which was an unforgettable experience! His extensive knowledge of animals and birds added so much depth to our journey.
Beyond being an outstanding guide, Obedi became a great friend. He shared meals with us in the evenings and put in incredible effort to make every moment special—whether staying out late to find a leopard or driving for hours to give us multiple lion sightings. His dedication made each day truly unforgettable.
The accommodations arranged by the company were equally impressive, with top-tier hospitality that went above and beyond our expectations. Words cannot fully capture how grateful we are for the outstanding service and care we received. I wholeheartedly recommend African Big Cats Safaris to anyone considering a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, and I’ve already shared my recommendation with all my friends!
CA
Email Jim | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream Adventure Becomes a Wonderful Memory!
We booked 6 day safari with African Big Cats after my husband did extensive research and many emails back and forth with several companies. African Big Cats customized a very comprehensive trip for us. They responded with explicit details and in a very timely manner, were not at all pushy. Once in Arusha we were met by our guide, Clause Nikata, and he took great care of us for the duration. We are in our seventies, don’t require a lot, but Clause made sure we always felt safe and comfortable. He is passionate about his country and its resources and shared such enthusiasm with us! The lodges and tent camp we stayed in were clean, comfortable and always full of friendly cheerful staff. We highly recommend African Big Cats! We live in Canada and this trip was one we’d been dreaming of for years, it definitely met all our expectations.
EG
Email Mostafa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Without them it wouldn’t be possible. An amazing team
We did summit Kilimanjaro using lemocho route, it was a long trip but thanks to the amazing team we had, we were able to make it.
Overall it wasn’t hard the toughest part is defiantly the summit day, we started 11pm and hiked all night. It was cloudy so we couldn’t see sunrise. But the view is breath taking none the less.
Decending from the summit was the most difficult part for me as i was super tiered and didn’t sleep at all.
The second most tiering day was the last when we were decending to the gates.
However this wouldn’t have been possible with out the amazing team and amazing guide.
I would like to do a shout out to imran he was our main guide and informed us in our briefing with all the details and during the hike he was always there.
The cheif ( can’t remember his name) was amazinggg the food was super tasty. During high altitudes when we had no appetite the food was delicious and made us eat it. He even managed to do an amazing cake in the mountain for our friends birthday.
Also I would like to do shout outs to the elyasse that were there and helping us.
Also samson was amazing
I just don’t want to forget anyone. ( sorry for spelling mistakes in the name)
Ps during the cold nights they provided us with heating pouches it was really nice and helped us sleep.
100% would recommend African big cats and specially imran and his team to anyone
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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!
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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.
DE
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.
