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:
- $380 to $600 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
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Email Erin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our tour operator was informative, enthusiastic, and experienced !
African Big Cat safari is an incredible experience - very well run and made sure we were taken care of the entire trip! Also our guide was knowledgeable about the roads, animals, and national parks. We loved it.
IT
Email Federico | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Magical 6-Day Safari in Tanzania with African Big Cats
My experience with African Big Cats for a 6-day safari in Tanzania was nothing short of spectacular! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the trip exceeded all my expectations.
Thanks to our guide, Martini, we were able to spot the Big Five (a dream come true)
Martini's knowledge of the local wildlife and his ability to point out even the most subtle details of the breathtaking surroundings made the journey incredibly enriching. He ensured we didn’t miss any hidden gems and always made us feel safe and comfortable.
The lodges we stayed at were so great, providing a perfect blend of luxury and immersion in nature.
A special mention goes to the lodge in Serengeti National Park, it was simply outstanding. Falling asleep to the sounds of the wild and waking up to views of the endless savannah was an unforgettable experience.
On the first day, we were warmly welcomed by Emanuel, the owner of African Big Cats, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. His cordial and attentive approach, along with the detailed explanation of our itinerary, set the tone for a flawless adventure.
If you’re considering a safari in Tanzania, I cannot recommend African Big Cats enough. The combination of stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife sightings, and impeccable service made this a once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Thank you, Emanuel, Martini, and the entire team, for making our dream safari come true!
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Email Sarah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elias was knowledgable, courteous and friendly.
If you are overwhelmed with the options of who to choose for your safari, know that choosing African Big Cats Safaris will be a great choice. They not only provided detailed itineraries but were able to change them for us just a few weeks before our departure due to issues with our flights. Our guide, Elias, was waiting for us at the airport when we landed and was a great resource of knowledge throughout our game drives. The lodges that we stayed out (Tarangire Treetops, Kitela Lodge, Kubu Kubu, Gran Melia, and Lions Paw) were all beautiful. Would very much recommended this company.
Email Jason | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, exceptional service and a once in a lifetime experience!
We did an 9 day 8 night tour with African Big Cat Safaris. After seeing some good reviews I contacted them and quickly got a reply with a detailed itinerary and information. They helped customise the tour and offered good suggestions, which made us feel at ease booking with them.
Arriving in Kilimanjaro we were picked up by our guide Klaus, who was a genuinely great guy. He was very friendly, professional, funny and knowledgeable. During the tour we visited the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and many other places. Through Klaus's experience we saw the big 5 plus many other beautiful animals up close. It was a absolutely amazing experience and we highly recommend Klaus and African big cat safaris. Their price was reasonable and we were very happy to support this local company.
Thank you so much for you hospitality and showing us the beautiful country of Tanzania. We hope we can visit again some day.
CH
Email Svenja | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Always friendly and helpful.
We booked with african big cats safaris directly per mail. They answered quickly and were really helpful and friendly. When we arrived and when we left we met the Manager Mr. Emanuel. He gave us all the informations and help and at the end he askd if everything was good. It was very kind and personal. We did a 4 day privat safari for our honeymoon. Our guide Khalid did a very good job. He was all the time really friendly, helpful and has a great knowledge about the animals. He also told us a lot about his country. With him we found a lot of animals and had always the best position to see them. Also the lodges were really beautiful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The food was great. We absolutely recommend african big cata safaris and of course our driver Khalid!! Thanks a lot.
CH
Email Marta | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari with African Big Cats!
African Big Cats organized our 6-day luxury fly-out safari in Tanzania this past September, and we couldn’t have asked for a more memorable trip! From start to finish, the team made everything seamless and enjoyable. Emmanuel, the owner, was incredibly approachable, attentive, and proactive in addressing any of our needs, making sure we felt supported every step of the way.
Naomi and Joseph were instrumental in organizing our itinerary, and they ensured that every detail was carefully planned. From the moment we arrived, we knew we were in good hands. Our guide, Klaus, was absolutely fantastic! Not only did he expertly track and show us the Big Five, but he went above and beyond to cater to our interests. Knowing I was especially interested in seeing baby animals, he managed to find several—including an adorable baby crocodile! His knowledge and enthusiasm for wildlife truly enhanced our experience. He and Emmanuel also helped us to track one of our bags which got lost by our airline.
All of our accommodations were wonderful, offering comfort and luxury in the heart of the wilderness. The food throughout the trip was also excellent, making our stay even more enjoyable. Klaus’s driving was careful and safe, and the vehicle was in great condition, which gave us complete peace of mind.
If we have the chance to travel to Tanzania again, there’s no question we’ll be choosing African Big Cats. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-notch safari experience!
Thank you ABC!
Marta & Jakub
Email Janine | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
African Big Cats Safaris exceeded our expectations
We (2 grandparents & family of 4) booked the 6 days/ 5 nights semi luxury safari ( Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti) tour from the initial enquiry with Justice to organising with Naomi and finally our exceptional tour guide Lavoi we have found this company to be so easy to deal with and very professional.
As for the safaris there aren’t enough superlatives to describe the animals, birds & scenery. The accommodation & meals were great. The friendly hosts at the lodges/ camps were very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Our guide Lavoi was fantastic he found the most incredible animals for us including the rare black rhinos at Ngorongoro (from a distance) the lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, elephants, impalas, warthogs, baboons and the list goes on.
Our last day was at Lake Manyara that was the only day where we were limited with sightings unfortunately no pink flamingos (but we did see them at Ngorongoro) we had adapted to seeing animals so often that it seemed a bit flat just to see one lion and some baboons! (How spoilt had we become) The accommodation at Escarpment Luxury Lodge was exceptional even the baboon drinking out of the swimming pool was a sight!
Don’t let travelling to Tanzania with the extra hassle of vaccinations/ malaria meds & visas put you off it is so worth it!
Thank you Big Cats team you’ve made some great memories for us.
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Email Paula | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Experience
African Big Cats Safari did a great job! From planning the trip/itinerary to the safaris and guide it was well organized, detailed and top notch customer service. Our guide, Obed was friendly, informative and fun. We enjoyed the unique places we stayed and all the animals we got to see.
African Big Cats Safaris also planned and handled our transfer from safari to Zanzibar. I highly recommend African Big Cats Safari. I am very impressed with the customer service they provided. They created a perfect trip for us that included safaris and beach time.
CA
Email Alyssa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible Safari Honeymoon
We went on an 8-day safari for our honeymoon at the beginning of October. The planning process was so smooth with William (pre-booking) and Naomi (post-booking), which made us feel at ease and taken care of before even getting there. The company was always very quick to respond and was able to create an itinerary that hit all of the places we wanted, with plenty of time so it didn’t feel too rushed.
When we arrived, a driver was waiting at the airport for us, and the next day our guide, Elias picked us up bright and early to start the safari. We had been looking forward to this trip and planning it for quite awhile and it exceeded our expectations. Elias was a great driver, kind, friendly, and so knowledgeable about the parks & wildlife. We were blown away that we could point at any animal/bird and he would be able to name it and tell us about it. It was clear that he was an experienced guide - we enjoyed our conversations with him, always felt safe, and learned a lot. We were sad to say goodbye when the trip came to an end, after spending 8 great days with him.
Every park we went to was so unique and had its own special experiences and landscapes. I would definitely recommend including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in your itinerary. And the lodges were amazing - we especially enjoyed watching the watering hole from the pool deck at Tarangire Simba Lodge and the amazing hospitality and balcony views at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge and Lions Paw.
We saw so many elephants (our favourites because we had so many close up encounters with them), lions, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, gazelles, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, etc. Elias was always able to put us in a position to have a great view of the animals and was in touch with the other guides to share locations when something exciting came up.
African Big Cats also arranged for us to do a crater rim hike, which was incredible. It was nice to experience the area by foot and the view was amazing. If you’re thinking about booking a safari, I would highly recommend booking with ABC, they handled everything for us and it made for a relaxing and bucket list trip we will never forget!!
CA
Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic guide and safari company!
I can't say enough great things about our safari guide, Elias! His knowledge of nature was astounding. He did a fantastic job of explaining anything interesting that he saw, and any question that we had, he had a fascinating answer for! Elias knew the parks like the back of his hand and we were able to see every animal that we were hoping to see (plus many more!). He also taught us so much about the different cultures and people of Tanzania as we were driving through various areas. Everything went so smoothly. We knew exactly where we were heading and our guide did a great job of informing us how long it would take to get to our different stops.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend this company!
