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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Reviews
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Email Carole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seriousness and discovery.
We went on a 5 day safari in Tanzania with African Big Cats Safaris company. It was an unforgettable experience. The company immediately proved to be serious, precise and helpful. Our guide Eddy allowed us to discover the wonders of the Safari. He was very helpful, serious, well organized and never intrusive. All the lodges we stayed in were wonderful, clean and welcoming. It was an experience that I recommend to everyone.
Email Natasha Peters | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our Dream Honeymoon!
Where do we start?
From booking the 5 Day 4 Night Luxury safari, throughout our trip and beyond, the communication was amazing. Any questions we had, we had a reply super quickly (within 24 hours).
We arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport and our transfer was ready and waiting. Everyone who we met along the way was super friendly and kind.
Our operations Manager (Emanuel) came and spoke to us the evening before our safari, giving us an in detail itinerary and answered any questions we had. This made us super excited (more than we already were!)
The next 5 days were nothing but EXTRAORDINARY. The safari exceeded all of our expectations. Especially having Ernie as our guide everyday.
The animals that we encountered and how close we managed to get to them just made it that even more special.
We have learnt a lot about the animals at each national park due to the 20+ years Ernie has been doing safaris.
The food throughout our trip was beautiful. I am a fussy eater but there was nothing that I didn’t like!
And not to mention the accommodation - breathtaking. Please look through my photos and see for yourself!
If you are considering African Big Cats Safari then our experience is enough to encourage you to go with them! They are incredible.
Thank you Ernie and the team - you made our honeymoon the best we could ever imagined!
NL
Email Suzanne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 5 day safari
We did a five day safari with the combination of luxury and comfort hotels. Big Cats Safari helped us really well with our itinary and were very quick with communicating. The safari itself was amazing and did not dissapoint. Our guide Khalid was really good at spotting the animals and made sure we saw everything we wanted. We even saw the big five 5! The hotels (Kitela Lodge and Embalakai) both were amazing and we had the best time. Thank you so much for this unforgatable experience!
Email Naseem | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Amazing Amazing. What an experience!
We contacted big cats safaris for our honeymoon. We told them the dates, our budget and what we wanted to see. They formed an itinerary from there. The accommodation they booked for us was truly outstanding. The service they provided was fantastic. Moses our driver was so fun, knowledgable and friendly. He worked around us and made sure we were always ok. I couldn’t recommend big cats safaris enough.
DE
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing service
African Bigcats took care of everything. They adviced us well and responded quite fast. The guide was very experienced and explained everything well. The food was very tasty. Accomodations were clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Nothing to complain about.
Thank you very much.
Email Zoe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An incredible and unforgettable experience
We had such a brilliant time. First of all our guide Zadlon Sunday, was the most amazing guide who showed he absolutely loved his job and the animals we were looking for. Every day we would wake up, have some breakfast and then make the journey to the next park. He was always ontime, always keen and so kind and happy. On the safaris themselves he would always be on the look out for animals making sure we could see as much as we could. Also if there were certain animals he would always ask whether we wanted to stay longer or go and keep looking for other animals. Thank you for the best honeymoon. The manager of the company met us before to run through everything and then again after the trip to check everything had gone well and that we were happy with the hotels, service and safari. Thank you!
CA
Email George C. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Trip of a lifetime in Tanzania
African Big Cats Safaris organized for us the perfect Tanzanian experience! The company staff we interacted with during our planning, booking and actual trip was professional and helpful. During the months before our departure, Naomi and Justice answered all of our (many) questions promptly and in detail. Emanuel met with us in person both for a briefing before the start of the safari, and at the airport just before our departure, to collect our impressions. And Venance, our guide and driver for the six days of safari, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and competent. He truly was one of the main reasons this trip will stay with us for the rest of our lives. In addition to all this, we really appreciated the accommodations selected for us by the team. Maramboi Tented Lodge, Kubu Kubu Luxury Tented Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge and Kitela Lodge – each offered something different and special, either in terms of the design and comfort of our lodges, or the environment they were situated in, or the magnificent views from our deck or balcony. We recommend strongly African Big Cats Safaris.
Email Bina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari experience!
I researched many tour operators for a 5 day, 4 nights safari in Tanzania and finally chose African Big Cats Safari as their itinerary was a good fit and appeared to be value for money.
They were very quick on answering any questions I had about the tour. They changed the itinerary to make it most suitable to our needs and provided really good accommodation options which we were great stays.
The actual Safari more than exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide Zablon was fantastic at spotting animals and helped us see the Big 5. He had great knowledge of the parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire) we visited. As we are vegetarians, he was always mindful that we had our lunches sorted.
The owner Emanuel came and visited us on our first day to explain what to expect in the coming days and also came to visit us on our last day to see how things went.
We felt really taken care of during our Safari and had the best time. I would recommend this tour operator over and over again.
DE
Email Carsten | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
professional, client orientated, very friendly, reliable
We (family with 2 adult children) booked our trip locally with African Bug Cats. 4 days safari (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti) and then 3 days in Zanzibar. We were looked after very well and very professionally right from the start – we had many questions that were answered quickly and satisfactorily. The selection of lodges was very good – we regularly left something 12 and then got it back again and again.
We were also very excited that everything went without delays or changes in plans. Starting from the pick-up at the airports, the reservations at the lodges, the flight to Arusha-Zanzibar, etc. It was as agreed in the offer of African Big Cats.
Our guide Khalid brought us closer to his country in a wonderful way. He had a lot of knowledge about the country and its people, which he used to shorten the time between game drives. Thanks to him, we were able to observe countless animals – he was familiar with the parks as well as the habits of the animals, so that we often stood alone without other jeeps in the immediate vicinity of cheetahs, leopards and elephants. It was absolutely impressive and we were very grateful that we were able to experience it that way. One more word about Khalid: he was not only our omniscient guide, but also a safe driver on the sometimes very narrow gravel roads – even after more than 10 hours of driving.
In the days on Zanzibar at Nungwi Dreams we were able to process our impressions and chill out – the hotel is great right on the beach, everyone is very friendly there, the food is good. Only the tour to the dolphins and snorkeling we could have saved, because there are simply too many boats/people there.
IE
Email Louise & Michael | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A Magical Family Safari Adventure with African Big Cats in Tanzania!
We recently had the privilege of embarking on a family safari adventure with African Big Cats in Tanzania, and it was an experience that exceeded all our expectations in every possible way! From the moment we landed in this stunning country, to the final farewell, every aspect of our journey was expertly crafted to ensure our family had an unforgettable and magical experience.
Impeccable Service: The African Big Cats team truly knows how to make you feel special. From the warm welcome at the airport by our knowledgeable guide Lordie, to the attentive and friendly staff at our camps, every interaction was filled with genuine care and enthusiasm. Lordie’s passion for the wildlife and deep knowledge of the region added an incredible dimension to our safari.
Spectacular Wildlife Encounters: Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater , Lake Manyara Serengeti and Tarangire National Parks are renowned for their abundant wildlife, and we were fortunate to witness the circle of life in action. Lions, elephants, giraffes, and countless other animals were seen up close, often going about their daily routines. The highlight was undoubtedly watching the Wildebeest annual migration – a memory we will cherish forever.
Comfortable Accommodations: Our accommodations were nothing short of luxurious. The tented camps arranged for by African Big Cats were comfortable, and spacious and provided all the amenities one could need in the wilderness. Falling asleep to the sounds of the African night was an experience in itself.
Educational and Engaging: Our African Big Cats guide Lordy made sure we were thoroughly engaged and educated throughout our trip. He shared fascinating facts about the animals and their behaviour, sparking our curiosity and leaving us all with a deeper appreciation for nature. Lordy’s pride in his country and its people was admirable and we left having learned so much from him about about their tenacity and resourcefulness.
Smooth Logistics: Every logistical detail was handled seamlessly, from our airport transfers to the safari vehicles' maintenance and safety. Lordy drove confidently and safely and we felt safe and well-cared for at all times.
Responsible Tourism: African Big Cats is dedicated to responsible tourism and conservation efforts. They respect the environment and wildlife and , and we were delighted to support their ethical approach to safari experiences.
In conclusion, our family safari with African Big Cats in Tanzania was an experience of a lifetime. We departed with hearts full of gratitude and memories that will stay with us forever. If you're considering a family safari, look no further – African Big Cats is the perfect choice for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Africa. Thank you, African Big Cats, for making our dream safari a reality! We can't wait to return.