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 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.
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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!
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Email Claudia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever!!
We chose African Big Cats Safari because of the excellent reviews – and our expectations were exceeded on the very first day!!! We spent five days with our guide Khaled, traveling through two national parks and, of course, the Serengeti, and we were simply overwhelmed by the nature. So many different animals, plants, and landscapes!
Khaled knows all the animals and can tell fascinating facts about each one, from the red-billed buffalo weaver (a bird) to the elephant. He also knows exactly where to find them and whether they are in the mood for visitors. I never expected to get so close to the animals, and yet they didn’t seem to mind our presence at all. Elephants walked right past us, we watched a cheetah hunting, and Khaled even managed to show us the Big Five. The black rhino even made an extra round!
The Great Migration is absolutely breathtaking, and the sheer number of wildebeests and zebras is beyond imagination. If you're looking for a perfectly organized trip with great accommodations, knowledgeable guides, and the chance to sing your way through the Serengeti, then ABC and Khaled are the perfect choice!
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Email Pratima | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent, Professional,Caring.
We are so fortunate to have selected African Big Cats. We were so impressed with their professionalism, prompt responses to our queries, willingness to change plans..We had seamless transfers at airports, excellent choices of hotels and the most amazing tour guide Lordy who was a walking encyclopedia of everything. And above all an amazing human being.
Thanks to Emmanuel for conducting this amazing company that takes care of his customers with extreme professionalism and compassion and kindness. God bless.
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Email Gema | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable Adventure: A experience Beyond Expectations
I had the privilege of experiencing an unforgettable safari, and I can't recommend it enough. From the moment we arrived, the professionalism and expertise of our guide, Claus, were outstanding. Not only is he an expert in local wildlife, but he also has a contagious passion for the surrounding ecosystem
Each day was filled with surprises, from up-close encounters with majestic elephants, Being a witness to the daily life of great predators., The way Claus shared every moment, offering insights into animal behavior and their environment, made every minute fascinating and educational.
Additionally, the accommodations were top-notch, perfectly situated in a setting that allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in nature. The attention to detail, both in the safari and in the facilities, made our experience even more comfortable and memorable.
If you're looking for a safari experience that not only amazes but also educates you about nature, don't hesitate to choose Claus and Emmanuelle and this safari. It’s an adventure that will stay in your memory forever!
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Email Per-Anders | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip with African Big Cats Safari
We booked the 5 days / 4 nights Comfort Safari (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro & Serengeti) with African Big Cats Safaris, and we could not have been more pleased with our choice! We saw a lot of animals, too many to mention, but the highlights were a pack of lions hunting a buffalo and a cheetah hunting and catching a baby Grant's gazelle.
Our guide was Khaled, who was a very experienced guide with ten years of experience. He knew all the roads and where the animals normally were. He also knew a lot of the other guides and communicated with some of them over the radio so that we could go see animals that were spotted by others. But since he knew the places and the animals so well, we were actually the first to find a lot of the lions, elephant herds, etc. He was also a very good driver both on the mud roads and on the public roads (which is also very important!), so we felt very safe with him behind the wheel. He also knew the name of every animal, bird, or plant we asked him about, and he could also tell us the geological history of the creation of the Ngorongoro Crater. And when we asked him why the soil is red, he knew the reason for this too! So I don’t think you can ask for a better guide. The accommodation was also very good! Good food, nice rooms and pleasant staff. And if you want nicer accommodation, you can have the luxury safari, or if you don’t mind a bit simpler living, you can order the budget safari. But either way, I can wholeheartedly recommend African Big Cats Safaris as a tour guide!
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Email Bruno | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Wonderfull experience. Great organisation
Everything was perfect from the start to the end.
I recommend African Big Cats Safaris for your trip in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro Trek or Safari)
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Email Mi Young | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our guide Elias was the most competent man with good personality.
To celebrate my 60th birthday, my husband and I decided to visit Tanzania. Over nine days, we went trekking on Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoyed safari tours. It was a private tour, and African Big Cat Safaris made our long-awaited trip perfect from planning to completion.
As an experienced traveler, I can confidently say your company is the best travel agency I have ever worked with. Thank you so much for making my special birthday even more memorable.
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Email Simon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organized and luxurious safari experience
We had a great safari vacation with African Big Cats! They organized everything including airport pick up, all safari accommodations, and flight/accommodations/transport in Zanzibar. It made the trip feel seemless and luxurious. The only thing we had to focus on was trying to find all the animals!
Our guide, Lovoi, was also amazing. Every day, he made sure the land cruise was well stocked with drinks, set up a nice picnic for us whenever we were out in the field, and cleaned the vehicle every night so it was nice and tidy for another day of safari. This really made a difference as it can get really dusty and muddy in the Serengeti! However, the most amazing thing about him was his hawk vision. One day, he said a black dot on the horizon was a rhino. I didn't believe him until I took a picture of it on max zoom. Make sure you ask for him if you go with Big Cats as he'll make sure you see as much as possible!
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Email Trevor | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding service and experience of a lifetime
My spouse and I had an amazing safari experience with African Big Cats—we can’t recommend them highly enough!
Booking and communications: Their team, starting with Joshua and Naomi, were immediately responsive to our outreach and kept up good communications leading up to the trip. They answered our questions about itinerary possibilities and tradeoffs, and easily made some customizations. Turned out to be a perfect itinerary.
Guides: Endeni was great! Kind, clear/communicative, knowledgeable, fun. We saw soooo much amazing wildlife and Endeni is a big reason why; he knew about animal behavior and which roads to take, and keenly spotted things all throughout our extensive game drives. We also felt totally safe the entire time. Another guide, Imran, joined us for a few-hour hike at Kilimanjaro the last morning. Imran was similarly great!
Value/experience: We did a “mid-luxury” trip and it felt like high luxury. The accommodations, service, were outstanding. Lake Burunge Tented Lodge and Embalakai Serengeti Camp were standouts. Another shoutout to the delicious food, especially at those two lodges.
Go with African Big Cats for sure!
