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 Andrew & Maria | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari and beach holiday with African Big Cats Safaris
We had a really fantastic 5 day safari with African Big Cats followed by a few days relaxation in Zanzibar. Our safari was very well organized, the accommodation and food were very good and, most of all, we had a very knowledgeable and experience guide, Haruna, who was able to ensure that we saw all the Big 5, plus Cheetahs and other varied wildlife. Haruna was always reliable and polite and our vehicle was cleaned at the end of every day. We booked directly with African Big Cats, which represented very good value for money. They were very helpful during the booking process, providing detailed information on our tour and accommodation, and clearly answered any questions that we had. We would highly recommend this tour operator.
NZ
Email Lesley and David | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wondrous adventure with memories that will last a lifetime
From our first emails with Naomi at African Big Cats Safaris until we were farewelled by our incredible guide Lardgad, seven days later, we were embraced by the care, kindness and immense competency of this tour operator.
On touchdown at Kilimanjaro International airport we were met and guided around Arusha by ‘ Mr Big’ from African Big Safaris. Our first visit to Africa was exciting but also a little challenging in a culture and city that we were unfamiliar with. ‘Mr Big’ looked after us brilliantly, guiding and protecting us as we explored facets of this bustling metropolis before checking us in at the Gran Melia Hotel - a luxurious quality establishment
The following morning we met Lardgad and his safari jeep, our companions for the next few days exploring. It is almost impossible to adequately praise this man. His skill as a guide, his knowledge of the animals, his intelligent banter and his obvious pride and love of his country shone through. We were very privileged to have him as our mentor on safari.
Our safari encompassed elephant and giraffe families in the surprisingly dense Tarangire National Park; zebra, baboons, gazelle and beautiful birds at Lake Manyara National Park and lions, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo and many different birds in the idyllic Ngorongoro Crater. However for us the jewel in the crown, Tanzania’s gift to the world, is the Serengeti National Park. This vast lush savannah truly embodies the concept of safari. Basking hippos and crocodiles, majestic giraffes gracefully strolling, lions, leopards, hyenas and the huge Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, are awe inspiring
African Big Cats Safaris partner with very high quality lodges, hotels and hot air balloon operators. They complement each other very well to round out a complete experience.
Safari is not for the delicate or faint hearted. It is, however, an absolutely unique experience that will suit most travellers. African Big Cat Safaris curate a very special boutique personal expedition. They set out to deliver a safari but instead they gave us a wondrous adventure with memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you Lardgad, Naomi, ‘Mr Big’, Emmanuel and all the team at African Big Cats Safaris. You are ‘ Simply the Best’.
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Email Dana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Professional, responsive, attentive and clean, provided an amazing safari experience.
African Big Cats Safari were extremely responsive to all our questions during the planning stages and made great itinerary suggestions to maximize our experience during our 6 safari days.
Our guide, Iddy, was amazing and very professional. He knew where to take us for best wildlife viewing, he had a keen eye on spotting well camouflaged animals, he was very mindful of not being intrusive into the wildlife habitats, and we ended seeing an unbelievable number of species, ticking all the boxes on our bucket list, with the exception of the rino. Iddy kept an imaculate car daily and interacted very well with the children in our group, he was attentive and ready to respond to any of our needs.
We visited Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serenghetti and Tarangire and each location was unique in its own way and enchanted us with an abundance of animals and diverse species. Lots of elefants and lions, elusive cheetas and leopards and a multitude of zebras, giraffes, antelopes, gnus, impalas, warthogs, hippos, many species of birds, just a fantastic and rich environment. We couldn’t be more pleased about the entire experiemce.
The entire trip from airport pick up to the safari itself to the airport drop off went smoothly without a hitch.
We felt very safe with Iddy and had a lot of trust in him. Highly recommend him as a guide!!
Overall, very pleased with the whole experience!
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Email David | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Guide, perfect organization, excellent team and accommodation
We did a six day safari with Big Cats Safari starting in Arusha with our two daughters (16 and 18 years old). We had Venance, who was the perfect guide for us, very knowledgeable and helpful, pleasant and friendly - and a skillfull driver on the tracks of Serengeti. We especially loved sleeping in the luxurious tens of Intimate Camps and encounters with all of the Big Five during the great Migration. The team of Big Cats Safari was perfect in organizing the entire trip for us - excellent and fast in communication and definitely worth the price.
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Email Bhavnesh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic and was able to make adjustments on the fly
We had a 8day/7 night experience with African Big Cats Safaris and it was amazing. We had 1 guide for our safari portion of our trip and he was amazing through out. He even was able to find us a pride of lions and take amazing photos. All the places/lodges we stayed at were amazing, especially the Embalakai camps in Serengeti. Our flight to Zanzibar was also easy and we were dropped directly to the airport. During our time in Zanzibar, we loved stone town and our 2 nights at Nungwi. On our way back, we ran into an issue with the plane, but African Big cats were able to get us on another flight and we were able to make it to our international flight back. 10/10 experience and I cannot wait to be back.
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Email Adi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect team for the most amazing Kilimanjaro experience!
Imran and his team are nothing short of exemplary. Our group of 8 took the 8 Day Kilimanjaro package with ABC Safaris. The whole experience was like no other. By the end, we felt like a family, accomplishing the daunting yet satisfying task of summiting. Ask to get Imran and his team! I cannot have ask for a better guide/ team.
The whole team really provided a spectacular experience for us. Imran, the head guide is the perfect person for the job. He knows exactly what to do for the betterment of the group. There were instances of altitude sickness in our group and he immediately changed course multiple times to cater to us. The assistant guides David, EZ, and Elias were very knowledgeable and made the trip extremely fun- in the end I also learned a great amount of Swahili! Tosh the chef kept us satisfied with yummy food every meal while adjusting the menu based on our dietary restrictions and needs. All the 24 porters were extremely friendly and helped us in multiple ways, especially some of them going out of their way to join us on summit night. I could go on and on with reasons why you should choose this team on your trip to Kilimanjaro.
African Big Cats: An Unforgettable Safari Adventure in Tanzania
We've just returned from the most incredible safari adventure organized by African Big Cats, and we can't stop raving about it!
We opted for a 5-night, 6-day private safari in the Northern Circuit and were completely blown away by the exceptional service and attention to detail provided by the entire team. Their deep knowledge of the region and genuine passion for Africa were evident from the very beginning.
Impeccable Organization: African Big Cats took care of every aspect of our trip, from selecting top-notch accommodations (clean, comfortable lodges and hotels) to booking park entries, ensuring a stress-free experience. We especially appreciated the all-inclusive meals and the constant supply of bottled water.
Expert and Passionate Guides: One of the highlights of our trip was undoubtedly our guide, Ernest. His extensive knowledge of the local wildlife and flora allowed us to have an authentic and immersive experience, just like being on a National Geographic documentary.
Excellent Value for Money: While safaris are generally considered a luxury experience, we found the value for money offered by African Big Cats to be exceptional. Every aspect of our trip, from the accommodations to the meals, was top-notch without breaking the bank.
Highly Recommended!! If you're planning a safari in Tanzania, we wholeheartedly recommend African Big Cats. They can tailor a trip to suit your specific needs and preferences, ensuring an unforgettable adventure.
A special thank you to Ernest, Emanuel, Naomi, William, and the entire African Big Cats team for making this trip so memorable.
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Email Claudia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience to repeat and highly recommend without hesitation
A few days ago, we enjoyed an extraordinary experience with African Big Cats Safaris, the best company for a safari in Tanzania. From the moment we contacted them, their incredible service and thorough advice prepared us perfectly. Upon arrival, every detail exceeded our expectations—wonderful accommodations, excellent food, and outstanding service and punctuality. The highlight was our guide, Obedy, whose passion and dedication made us feel welcome and ensured we saw the animals we were most interested in. His knowledge and enthusiasm were priceless. Our deepest thanks to him and Big Cats Safaris for an unforgettable adventure.
Well organised tour with a very experienced tour guide.
Fantastic safari and beach holiday with African Big Cats Safaris
We had a really lovely five day safari with African Big Cats followed by a few days relaxation on in Zanzibar. Our safari was very well organized, the accommodation and food were very good and, most of all, we had a very knowledgeable and experienced guide, Haruna, who was able to ensure
that we saw all the Big 5, plus Cheetahs and other varied wildlife. Haruna was always reliable and polite and our vehicle was cleaned at the end of every day. We booked directly with African Big Cats, which represented very good value for money. They were very helpful during the booking
process, providing detailed informaon on our tour and accommodation, and clearly answered any questions that we had. We would highly recommend this tour operator.
DE
Email Martin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We were all very happy with our choice of African Big Cats Safari! Excellent service+great people!
I booked this tour for our family (parents and grown up kids). We have never been on safari and were all excited. Before choosing African Big Cats Safaris, I have been in touch with 2 tour operators with European owners. Then I looked for local operators because I thought it would be better to fully support local businesses. I came across African Big Cats Safaris because of their excellent reviews on the web. So I contacted them and was amazed by their responsiveness and support right from the first contact. In addition, they offered better prices for what I thought looked like better lodges than the other tour operators I have contacted. My first contact, William, was a very nice, experienced and responsive person in planning our safari. After we have decided on the route, Naomi took over and dealt with all adminsitrative issues (also in a very kind and responsive manner). When we arrived in Kilimanjaro airpiort, we were picked up by our safari guide, David. He was a great safari guide thoughout the whole tour and we all enjoyed very much to have him with us all the time (and had a lot of fun with him). He is very experienced and knows a lot about the country, the people and the nature/animals over there. If you choose a tour operator, I strongly recommend that you look for tour operators that only work with experienced drivers with many years of experience (as African Big Cats Safaris does) as driving/being in the bush requires experienced drivers. After our first breakfast in Arusha, Emanuel, the managing director of African Big Cats Safaris, met with us and discussed the tour and all questions we had. He also is a very nice, kind and friendly guy and it was great that he took the time to meet with us (he also met us after our tour at the airport to hear about our experinces and was eager to understand whether we see any areas for improvement!). The tour and the lodges were excellent and we all will never forget this trip. We highly recommend African Big Cats Safarai and would - without any doubt - book a tour with them again! Thank you to the whole team of African Big Cats Safais for this experience! One recopmmendation if you haven't planned your tour yet: Be aware of the long distances between the various parks/lodges. If you have the flexibility, it may be worth considering a one way trip from Arusha to Serengeti and then take a plane from there to your next desitination (e.g. Sansibar). This way, you have only half of the distance and have less time on the road (transfer time) and more time in the lodges which really were beautiful. One last comment: We have never been in Tanzania before and were all amazed by the natural friendliness and hospitality of the people! This really was an experience for all of us.