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 Paola | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life experiences
We thanks to African Big Cats for giving us, me and my husband, the best experience ever. They don’t give us just a safari, they made our honeymoon a wonderful experience.
Thanks to Justice, Naomi and Emmanuel, who gave us all their availability since the beginning.
And of course, thanks to the best guide ever, Khalid. We had a wonderful time together, we learned so much and enjoyed every single moment.
We rather recommend African Big Cats for living safari experience. The service, availability, kindness and preparation is totally worth it.
We saw our big 4 and we will return to look for the 5th one!
Paola and Fabrizio
(Colombia and Italy)
Email Kathryn | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Just wow
I don’t know where to even begin- wow! I cannot recommend African Big Cats and in particular our guide Lovoy enough. It has been the most incredible experience of our lives.
Firstly, I so was impressed with the measures the team took to ensure we had a special honeymoon and birthday (my partner had his birthday here). The food has been incredible and the lodges absolutely beautiful all recommended and sorted by the team
But the tour - not only have we seen every animal we were told we had a chance of seeing but we have been close up. The pictures are unreal. I am convinced this is something that Lovoy achieved that having seen the other companies out on the drives they do not. He is no nonsense and keeps working to get the best view. He has an infectious laugh and big smile.
I cannot emphasise Lovoy’s skill enough. Keeping us safe, ensuring the experience is fantastic,answering all our questions- but also his eagle eye spotting of animals has been incredible. He would say we’ve been lucky when we saw baby leopards and rhinos but I think that is only a small part- his skill is the bigger factor at play.
I am left with the most distinct of feelings that the Serengeti is the most magical place on earth. And I know Lovoy and African Big Cats are a big part of that. So thank you.
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Email Danijel | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Safari with African Big Cats Safaris!
Well, sometimes is really difficult to express with words the emotions, excitement as well as happiness for such an event like safari tour. Thanks to African Big Cats Safaris organization and people involved, all this factors proved to be at the highest level of professionalism, kindness and knowledge about their work, people, traditions and many other small things that make your experience even more beautiful. Our guide/driver Ernest and our Tour organizer Emmanuel were definitely at their best helping us with everything and sometimes beyond their responsibilities (they helped us find an accommodation in the very short time, since we were not happy with the one we found on our own). This was a private tour, worth its money since the quality of the lodges, food and guidance was really very high. We felt safe every step of the trip, and our driver was so knowledgeable about savannah, wild animals that we managed to see all kind of wild lives we could not even imagine. I would definitely recommend this company thanks to their dedication, professionality and passion they put in literally everything they provide for their guests. Tanzania should be proud of its people and beautiful countryside.
BE
Email Wim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great team, great safari!
Travelled with ABC Safaris in August 2024, doing the northern circuit (tarangire, manyara, ngorongoro and then on to central and northern Serengeti to watch the migration). Value was excellent, especially for the accomodation inside Serengeti. they helped us set up our trip, and the duide's communication was also much better then what we experienced previously with another company. The guide was also very nice to our kids.
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Email Jennifer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a Lifetime!
It’s been a week since we returned home from a very special 12-day safari and I’m still beaming. I can’t recommend African Big Cats highly enough -- they were wonderful!
We had the best guide in Obed…he took such great care of us! He was an excellent, knowledgeable guide, a careful driver, respectful of the wildlife, and a fun, agreeable companion who shared his beautiful country with us. We saw everything we hoped to see and more. We stayed at amazing camps, comfortable and accommodating. The staffs at each were welcoming and attentive to our needs and we enjoyed learning more about the local culture. The food was terrific as well! Much credit to the chefs at each location and to African Big Cats who provided us with a picnic feast each lunchtime, with a variety of hot food and even a daily coffee break!
Thank you to everyone at African Big Cats who created such a memorable experience for us!
LK
Email Gayanthi John | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
8 DAYS COMFORT RIVER CROSSING MIGRATION SAFARI & CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
When we 1st decided to travel to Tanzania, I was nervous about selecting a good travel company because I knew it would either make or break our trip. After doing countless research we finally settled on African Big Cats Safaris as they had amazing reviews online. I think I exchanged over 70+ emails with Justine and Naomi to finalize our plans and they were always extremely helpful and answered all my questions.
On the actual day of the trip our flight from Kenya to Kilimanjaro got delayed by over 24 hrs which meant that we would miss out on the 1st day of the Safari. We were heartbroken and when we contacted Emanuel (owner of ABC) he provided us with several options one of which included him sending us a private vehicle to pick us up from the airport. We ended up getting a different flight the same day, but the fact that we were able to contact him and get a solution from him during that very stressful time was a lifeline to us at that moment.
Our guide Khaleed was superb, we were able to see the river crossing, a cheetah hunt, 2 lions feeding on a buffoala kill, leopards and many many other rare sights all because of his exertise.
We stayed at different lodges and undertook various activities such as balloon safaris, walking safaris, night game drives and various visits to different tribes. Every activity went smoothly and seamlessly. Every single activity and lodge was already booked and ready for us. We were very impressed with the level of planning and experise shown by African Big Cats Safaris.
If anyone is thinking of traveling to Tanzania, do not hesitate to book with African Big Cats Safaris. I can confidently say that they are one of the BEST in the business!.
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Email Naomi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible guide and team on Kilimanjaro
We had an incredible time with African Big Cats Safari in Tanzania! We did a 7 day Kilimanjaro Trek and then a 6 day safari. Imran and his team (our Kilimanjaro guide and crew) particularly impressed us, as they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and very well taken care of. We felt like we were all good friends by the end of the trip, and the team took the time to patiently teach us some Swahili. Isaiah, our "waiter" and Elias, our assistant guide, were incredible kind and attentive to us. Our chef, Tosh, was incredible and even accommodated my gluten-free diet, we were always surprised by how much food we were served and how creative they could be on the mountain! The team worked so well together and was always so cheerful to interact with- we could not have made it to the top without them!
We also had a great time on our safari- we saw all the animals we were hoping to see and even lucked out by seeing the great migration in Northern Serengeti. The accommodations were all comfortable, we particularly enjoyed Embalakai Tented Lodge in the Central Serengeti, where you can sit on your private porch and look for animals. All interactions with the office for African Big Cats Safari were great, they were very responsive to emails during the planning process and answered all of our questions promptly.
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Email Angela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Obed was an absolutely outstanding, knowledge, personable guide!
Highly recommend African Big Cats Safaris! This was bucket list and birthday celebration trip and it did not disappoint! Everything was spectacular from our guide Obed, to the accommodations and food, the staff at every camp, and the amount of animals we saw!
Obed is an outstanding guide. He has an answer for everything and taught us so much! He is extremely experienced, knowledgeable, personable, and knows his way around the parks! Do yourself a favor and request him as your guide!
All of the accommodations were amazing. We stayed mostly in tented camps on our 12 day safari which all had solar power, private bathrooms with plumbing and hot water, and comfortable beds with mosquito nets. They even turn down your bed and put hot water bottles in them to warm them up on colder nights. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and I especially enjoyed the soups! They sang for us every night and made my sister’s birthday extra special with a cake and birthday song and then had a dance party!
We saw ALL the animals and many up closer than I could have ever imagined from the safety of our Land Cruiser of course!
It was the trip of a lifetime made easy and very affordable with African Big Cats! Thank you for making our dreams come true!
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Email Michele | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing customer service, fully prepared for everything and unbeatable attention to detail
We just returned from a 12 day safari with African Big Cat Safari tour group. They offer a full service all-inclusive package that far exceeded all my expectations. I found them to have amazing customer service, fully prepared for everything and unbeatable attention to detail. Our guide Obeti picked us up the first day and stayed with us the entire trip. He was incredibility knowledgeable about the animals, history, landscapes. The people at the camps are so friendly and eager to share their culture making us feel at home and safe. The tour included fabulous meals, and we even tried local beers and wines.
We saw the big 5 and much much more. We enjoyed meeting the local tribes and learning about their cultures. Everything about this trip was absolutely amazing. If you are considering a safari I would book this trip and ask for Obeti, you will not be disappointed. It is a trip of a lifetime. Be prepared to see the most amazing things, have a lot of laughs and be treated like royalty.
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Email Brenda C | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever!
I am a travel enthusiast, and I wanted a BIG adventure for my 50th birthday. African Big Cats delivered x10! Joshua and Naomi enthusiastically and patiently answered all of our questions and made accommodations for a party of 6. They provided helpful pre-departure information that ensured we had what we needed for our adventure.
We opted for the “comfort” level and the tented camps were very comfortable, clean and beautiful. It is amazing to be able to stay so close to nature in the actual parks and wildlife management areas! The staff at each camp were welcoming, helpful and attentive.
Our driver, Obed, taught us so much about the wildlife, parks, Tanzanian culture and even some Swahili phrases. His driving was excellent and safe and he got us close to wildlife while respecting the animals and other drivers. Every day we looked forward to our hot picnic lunches followed by the best Africafe coffee, yum! He sang with us and we laughed together the whole trip. By the time our 12 days were over, we were so incredibly sad to say goodbye to him.
We visited West Kilimanjaro, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We saw innumerable elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, cape buffalo, hippos, nile crocodile and nearly 100 lions and lion cubs. We saw the great migration of wildebeest and zebra and saw the wildebeest cross the Mara River! We even saw cheetahs, a rock python, a leopard and two of the critically endangered black rhino! The beauty of the natural places in Tanzania is unmatched. Best vacation ever. Trust me, take the trip!
