African Big Cats Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
Email Chris Horne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
African Big Cats were fantastic and could not have done more to make our holiday the best ever.
African Big Cats Safaris were excellent from start to finish. The booking process went smoothly and they made some adjustments to our trip without any issue.
Our guide, Lordlugard, was just brilliant. He was knowledgeable and passionate about the wildlife and environment, and a mine of information about the local tribes and cultures. He had knack of knowing when something was about to happen, be it waiting for a little longer than all of the other jeeps and being rewarded with a lion hunt, or finding the exact place to park when a herd of elephants was about to cross a road. He's also a really nice guy :-)
We had a 2 week trip and every day was a highlight. Not just the stunning nature reserves, but also the cultural experiences like making arrows with the Hadzabe tribe or spear throwing and dancing (not at the same time) with the Maasai. We saw all of the big 5 and many more. Listening to a leopard prowling around our tent was something that we won't forget.
We had very high expectations of this holiday and these were exceeded by African Big Cats. Truly the experience of a lifetime.
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Email Philip | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Simply the best.
My wife and I could not have had a better experience with African Big Cats Safaris. Our honeymoon was unforgettable, and I am so grateful that we ended up choosing this tour operator.
Planning: Justice and Naomi helped me customize the itinerary, provided helpful suggestions to accommodate our needs, and communicated clearly throughout the process.
Arrival and Pre-Safari: Upon arrival, we were greeted by our guide, Obed, outside the airport and taken to Arusha. The next morning, Emanuel gave us a briefing on what to expect and answered all of our questions.
Safari: Obed was an incredible guide--I cannot speak highly enough of him. Despite some less than ideal road conditions in the parks, we trusted him completely to get us where we needed to go safely. We really appreciated his fun and insightful comments between destinations, as well as the information he provided to us about the animals. I truly could not have imagined a better guide. We visited Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti. Each was great, but Ngorongoro was a can't miss.
Lodgings: Our lodgings (Melia Arusha, Maramboi Tented Lodge, and Lion's Paw) were each unique and amazing, truly world-class.
Zanzibar: We chose the Zanzibar add-on as part of our honeymoon, and we stayed at the Melia Zanzibar. Getting to Zanzibar from the Serengeti had only one slight delay at the airport but otherwise went very smoothly. Upon arrival, we did the Stone Town tour, which I would highly recommend. The hotel itself was fantastic and relaxing--exactly what we wanted after the game drives.
Notes: I was slightly nervous about transferring out money to a Tanzanian bank account, but it ended up being no problem at all. I also was slightly nervous about not receiving hotel or travel confirmations, but everything went smoothly.
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Email Cherie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Very professional organized company that provides a spectacular experience.
We chose African Big Cats Safaris by researching local Tanzanian company reviews, and we had a fantastic private safari experience. We booked everything on line with email communication and paid via wire transfers from our bank to theirs. It was all very easy and straightforward. We told them which parks we’d like to see and they arranged the whole package for us. They picked us up at the Arusha airport and we were taken for an in person briefing with Emmanuel, who also personally debriefed us at the end. From the time we arrived to the time we left, African Big Cats Safari took care of everything—all transportation, meals, lodging and fees. We just had to show up every morning and enjoy the beauty of Tanzania. Our Maasai guide Levoi was amazing—he was so knowledgeable about so much—animals, flora, fauna and birds. He even saw a sleeping bat in the shade of the tree! He took great care of us during our week with him. Levoi also taught us so much about the culture and history of the area. We would not hesitate a moment to book again with this company. It’s a tremendous value (we chose “comfort” level and stayed in great tented camps and lodges). There are so many safari companies in Tanzania, it’s daunting to chose one, but African Big Cats Safari is definitely a fantastic and safe choice.
CA
Email James | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and courteous
The tour was fantastic!! Very professional and courteous. Excellent guide who did everything possible for us to see the big five and much more. Would definitely use them again!
Email Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Adventure of a lifetime
We had a great time on our Tanzanian safari with African Big Cats. Everything went so smoothly - all we had to do was sit back and enjoy the amazing sights. Lavoi was a superb guide. Funny, knowledgeable, a great driver and unbelievable animal spotter. When other guides were lost, they would be asking Lavoi how to get back to the lodge! We had so many unbelievable animal encounters and Lavoi made sure we found everything we wanted to see!
From initial enquiry, the team were quick, flexible and helpful. We chose African Big Cats due to a recommendation from a friend and we will now strongly recommend anyone to go with African Big Cats.
Email Amanda Locke | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
From our initial enquiry we experienced prompt communication. All questions were answered fully and the booking process was simple and straightforward. We felt secure and valued at all times. No question was too much bother and all information received was fully explained.
We were collected from the airport and met by Emmanuel at breakfast who talked us through what to expect from our trip. Endeni was our safari guide and he was excellent from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, and communicated with us in detail at all times. He had a great sense of humour too. We felt valued and safe throughout.
Accommodation and food was great and complimented our safari.
We were lucky enough to see all of the BIG 5 and the UGLY 5 and so much more.
Our experience was incredible and we cannot recommend Big Cats Safari highly enough. Very reputable company.
CA
Email Emelie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Very good company, well organized, experienced guide
All necessary equipment provided
We had an amazing week
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Professional
Professional guide, amazing views, unforgettable experience.
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Email Carolrp | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Helpful and well organized company
We spend 5 days and 4 nights touring Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park and every minute was worthy. We got picked up from the airport and the adventure began. African Bug Five is extremely accommodating, reliable and it’s great value for the money that we had paid. The Safari is spectacular, the accommodations are great and our guide the best. I would always recommend Endeni he was outstanding, from early morning to late afternoon. He would give us all the necessary information and answer to all our questions. And the most important: We got to see the Big 5.
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best possible safari - hightlight of our honeymoon!
Whole experience was amazing! Professional team from the start - they prepare you well for everything to go smooth on the spot. We had the best guide/driver Venance! His expertise resulted in seing all Big five (more than once!) and few other rare-to-see animals + we cought the hunt of a three gepard brothers! And so many babys - elephant, gepard, zebra. At the end of 5 days safari Venance called us the lucky couple :) Some luck probably played its part but it would be nothing without his experience and knowing where to go and what to do. It was thrilling, exciting experience, so much more as we expected and definately the best part of our honeymoon! Let me just add that we felt safe all along even with me being 3 months pregnant at the time. Following safty precautions from Venance on the spot and the team in advance. Accommodations selected for us were great. I don't know how it's possible they make food so tasteful in the middle of nothing :) And the best music of all time - sounds of nature and waking up to hear lions roar.
To conclude we absolutly recommend choosing African Big Cats Safaris. It was our by far best choise!
