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
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Email Marco and Francesca | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Second trip with African Big Cats: always wonderful!
Amazing trip!! For the second time my girlfriend and I booked a safari in Tanzania. Same tour operator we had last year (African Big Cats), same guide (Karim). Excellent organization and a very good guide who has great knowledge of nature and animals, as well as excellent ability in driving and positioning the jeep during sightings. We highly recommend traveling with them because it's really worth it!
DE
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari
We booked a 6-day safari with African Big Cats Safaris. It’s important to note that the first day is considered an arrival day, so the actual safari includes 5 days of game drives.
Our journey took us through the stunning national parks of Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Tarangire. Staying at the Intimate Camp in Serengeti was a highlight – sleeping in the park with hyenas roaming near the tent at night was unforgettable. The lodges were very clean, and the staff was always friendly and helpful.
The visit to the Maasai village was interesting and provided insight into their culture, but the significantly overpriced souvenirs left a slightly sour taste. Despite this, learning about the Maasai lifestyle was fascinating, though it's advisable to negotiate when buying souvenirs.
Our guide Lovoi was amazing! He was incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Thanks to him, we learned a lot about the wildlife and even saw the Big Five – a major highlight of our safari!
Overall, it was a fantastic experience, despite minor disappointments like the high souvenir prices at the Maasai village. We highly recommend African Big Cats Safaris!
CL
Email Carlos | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
From the moment we contacted them, the were always clear, kind and reliable.
All the staff, from the sales person, to the manager and our guide (Ernest), did a great job.
Our safari experience was amazing, Ernest is an excellent guide with a lot of experience and knowledge.
Highly recommended agency for your safari!
DE
Email Alexander M | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Perfect Honeymoon Safari
We booked the Luxury package for our honeymoon. Look no further, this is the place to book.
- Booking experience and payment: excellent
- Route and arrival information: excellent
- Lodge selection: excellent
- Guide: excellent. We had Claus, who was fantastic. We trusted him 100% and he made sure to make everything possible we were looking for. He also found all the animals we wished to see.
- Ability to see all the animals on this tour: Flawless, everything we talked to our guide to see certain animals he somehow made it possible.
- Our guide was super invested in making it the best honeymoon possible. He helped immensely with a hot air balloon surprise safari and surprise sunset drinks, making it a 16 hour day for him.
- Trust that the company is always available and taking care of our experience 24h per day: 100%
- Overall experience: Absolutely amazing and lifetime memories made for me and my wife
We can only highly recommend the hot air balloon ride as an add on. The price is steep, but we will never forget this really high quality experience.
Email Silvia & Matteo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari Experience with Exceptional Service!
We recently went on a safari in Tanzania, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! The agency was professional and well-organized, and we highly recommend them to any tourists looking for an authentic and exciting adventure in Tanzania.
A special shoutout to our guide and driver, Vincent, who was truly amazing. His extensive knowledge of the wildlife and the landscapes made the experience even more memorable. He was always well-prepared and drove safely, which was particularly important for us, especially after hearing about safety concerns with other companies. Thanks to Vincent, we were able to see an incredible array of animals, including black rhinos, lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, buffalos, and so much more. We were very lucky with the wildlife, and Vincent’s expertise certainly contributed to our success.
The accommodations provided were nice and comfortable (good value for money). However, there were a few extra costs and activities that weren’t clearly outlined in the contract, which caused some inconvenience and unexpected expenses. We had to take some time to resolve these issues, but overall, it didn't take away from our positive experience.
One minor downside was that the vehicle wasn’t brand new, and unfortunately, the radio broke down on the first day, which made communication during the game drives a bit harder. Despite this, Vincent’s skill and experience helped us still get the most out of each drive.
Overall, we are thrilled with the safari and recommend this agency to anyone looking for a well-organized, enjoyable adventure in Tanzania!
TW
Email Tina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience
It was truly wonderful to go on a safari trip with African Big Cats. Our guide Ricky was very knowledgeable and showed us a lot about the wildlife. Our trip was great. Would recommend planning your trip with them.
Email Sean Girvan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, knowledgeable and good value for money
From Naomi in the office to John, our guide, in the field we could not fault African Big Cats Safaris at all
John was a font of wildlife and cultural knowledge, as well a a barrel load of patience, and really helped make our trip a roaring success, His ability to find animals to view without a massive caravan of other Land Cruisers was astounding
All in all we would definitely recommend African Big Cats Safaris to friends
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Email Huong | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING!
African Big Cats Safari (ABC) was amazing!!! I had initially requested for a safari quote from several different companies through safaribooking.com. ABC stood out because of the amazing reviews but what sealed it for me was their prompt and thorough communication through both email and whatsapp. Justice and Naomi tailored an itinerary for my desire to see the migration and was so helpful in answering any questions I had. They really put my mind at ease through the payment and booking process. Thank you Justice and Naomi for helping me plan my first safari and for providing amazing service!
What made the safari truly amazing was our safari guide Venance. He made sure we checked off everything we had wanted to see. We saw the Big 5, multiple migration crossings, and so many up close encounters with the animals. I had my heart set on seeing a cheetah and Venance would not give up until I saw one. Venance was so knowledge and provided us with so many insights on the animals as well as the topography of the different parks. He was always early to meet us in the morning, made sure we got the best views, and was great company on our long game drives. Thank you Venance, you really made our Safari trip truly memorable.
Last but not least, Emanuel, the director of ABC met with us prior to the start of the safari and also at the end of the safari for a debrief. You can tell he really cares about the clients and goes above and beyond to ensure everyone is happy.
I would highly recommend this company due to their dedication, passion, and professionalism. They made us fall in love with the Serengeti and Tanzania!
CA
Email Rachel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic experience
Amazing experience with Arfican Big Cats Safari, from beginning to end. The booking process was easy. They were quick at responding and more than happy to personalize the itinerary to suit our needs. We were provided with a thorough itinerary outlining acomodations, meal plans, daily activities, etc., and pre-departure information. Our guide Tesha was fantastic - friedly, professinal and very knowledgeable. Definitely a 5 star experience and worth every penny.
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Email Paula | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reliable company with very experienced guides
We chose the company based on their offering and their intrest towsrds us as they always replied fast.Also their rates were reasonable and payment terms flexible. It turned out to be a good choise. All went as planned. We felt we were in very good hands all the time. Our guide Ernest was amazing.He knew so much and was able to find Big 5 and in adfition we saw river crossing part of the wilderbeest great migration. It was breathtaking experience. We took Zansibar extension which turned out to be good choice and much needed to relax after a weeks Safari experience.Zansibar is beautiful place to relaz
