African Big Cats Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $3,443 to $18,937 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Elliott | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our 5-day safari with African Big Cats was exceptional, thanks to our amazing guide Zab whose knowle
Our 5-day safari with African Big Cats was outstanding and made even more special by our incredible guide, Zab. From the moment we met him, it was clear we were in the best hands. He was knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely passionate about making our experience unforgettable. He wasn’t just aiming for “good” – he wanted everything to be excellent.
Zab had an unbelievable eye for spotting wildlife. While other vehicles drove past, he would stop and point out animals we never would have seen. He truly had eyes like a hawk. His warmth, humour and insight into both wildlife and local culture added so much to the trip.
On the first day, we stopped for lunch at a quiet, scenic spot with just the three of us, well away from the main crowds, and with a breathtaking view. It was a thoughtful touch and set the tone for the rest of the safari.
Everything was incredibly well organised. Communication with African Big Cats was brilliant from start to finish, and they even arranged a surprise birthday treat, which was a lovely gesture. The pre-safari briefing and the debrief helped everything feel smooth and added a personal touch.
Everywhere we stayed was exceptional. We came away with amazing memories and huge appreciation for Zab and the whole team. Highly recommended.
MX
Email Lourdes Garcia | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
A reputable company that met our expectations and resolved some issues at two lodges. Our guide, Clasus, was attentive to our requests, very friendly and entertaining, and tries to make sure we could see as much of him as possible. We werej able to see the Big 5!
CA
Email Victoria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best trip ever!
My boyfriend and I did a week long safari with African Big Cats and it was the best experience of our life! We had an incredible guide (Lovoi) who made us feel very safe and welcome. Lovoi was also an expert at spotting every animal first, including a rhino! Emmanuel and Naomi were also very helpful in planning our trip and accommodating our needs. All of our accommodations were beautiful. If you are looking for a great safari experience, would highly recommend African Big Cats and definitely recommend requesting Lovoi as a guide!
Email Elena | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience, everything was amazing
We, a group of 4 people enjoyed a lot our 6 days safari! Two of us are extremely experienced travelers and visited more than 25 countries, but Tanzania just stole our hearts! We are very thankful for our great guide Gabriel and for the owner of the agency Emmanuel for organizing and keeping us safe and entertained every day. We saw all animals we wanted to see and in general had a lot of fun! Recommend this company to everyone!
PE
Email Felix | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great!
Amazing! My first time doing safari. A friend arranged the one week trip for a group of four (two couples) - it was his second time with this company! Very grateful to have experienced Tanzanian nature. Many thanks to our guide/driver/companion Endeni for his incredible knowledge and passion for animals. Def 💯 recommended.
Email Patrick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our fantastic guide showed us everything we had hoped for
The tour was really great; we went on the 6 day/5 night safari to Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Tarangire. Our guide, Obedi, was fantastic, extremely knowledgeable about the animals, community, and environment, and even better he was excellent at spotting the animals. We had hoped to see cheetahs and got three, along with two leopards and numerous giraffes, elephants, and even a secretary bird. Very much worth the price and everything on our trip went perfectly smoothly without a single hiccup. Big Cats was even able to give some good advice on visas when we were worried.
DE
Email Adam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent operator, great guide and vehicle, excellent selection of properties
We did a 5-day safari with African Big Cats and had an amazing time. Was originally a recommendation from a friend, I was amazed how many animals she had seen. We also saw a ton of animals over the course of our safari, including all of the big 5. Our guide didn't say much, but he was amazing at finding animals. The accommodation options were all very nice, very beautiful properties with very nice staff and good food. The vehicle provided was also very good. Overall, we were very happy with the service and would recommend it to others.
Email Chris & Hillary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable, Timeless, and Perfect in Every Way
We spent 10 incredible days in Tanzania with African Big Cats and can confidently say it was one of the most memorable experiences of our lives—made even more special as it was part of our honeymoon!
From the very first inquiry to our final goodbye, the experience was seamless, personal, professional, and SO much fun. Naomi was prompt, warm, and helpful in every communication—her responsiveness and thoroughness put us at ease and built excitement for what was to come.
Our time on Kilimanjaro was guided by Imran, who was informative, encouraging, and incredibly patient for each day of our hike. He made what could have felt daunting into something genuinely rewarding.
And then there was Obedi—our guide, our teacher, and our friend. His joy and passion for what he does shone through every single day. He was not just accommodating—he was thoughtful, hilarious, and endlessly generous with his knowledge and energy. Obedi made this trip truly unforgettable and timeless, and we feel so lucky to have spent our honeymoon with someone who made it feel so personal and magical.
We visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara (including a night drive!), the Serengeti, the Ndutu Area, and the Ngorongoro Crater (where we were the first vehicle to enter!). The diversity of the landscape, the abundance of wildlife, and the breathtaking natural beauty blew us away. We saw all of the Big Five—many more than once!—as well as so many other animals we’d only dreamed of seeing.
Some highlights we’ll never forget: learning local phrases and customs, hearing about Tanzanian history and culture, a surreal hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti, and the sheer magic of sunrise across the crater floor.
We followed every single recommendation that African Big Cats made, and our experience far exceeded our already high expectations. They thought of everything, and it showed.
Tanzania now holds a very special place in our hearts—and that is entirely thanks to African Big Cats. We cannot recommend them enough and are already dreaming of our return.
EG
Email Mostafa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Without them it wouldn’t be possible. An amazing team
We did summit Kilimanjaro using lemocho route, it was a long trip but thanks to the amazing team we had, we were able to make it.
Overall it wasn’t hard the toughest part is defiantly the summit day, we started 11pm and hiked all night. It was cloudy so we couldn’t see sunrise. But the view is breath taking none the less.
Decending from the summit was the most difficult part for me as i was super tiered and didn’t sleep at all.
The second most tiering day was the last when we were decending to the gates.
However this wouldn’t have been possible with out the amazing team and amazing guide.
I would like to do a shout out to imran he was our main guide and informed us in our briefing with all the details and during the hike he was always there.
The cheif ( can’t remember his name) was amazinggg the food was super tasty. During high altitudes when we had no appetite the food was delicious and made us eat it. He even managed to do an amazing cake in the mountain for our friends birthday.
Also I would like to do shout outs to the elyasse that were there and helping us.
Also samson was amazing
I just don’t want to forget anyone. ( sorry for spelling mistakes in the name)
Ps during the cold nights they provided us with heating pouches it was really nice and helped us sleep.
100% would recommend African big cats and specially imran and his team to anyone
CA
Email Jim | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Dream Adventure Becomes a Wonderful Memory!
We booked 6 day safari with African Big Cats after my husband did extensive research and many emails back and forth with several companies. African Big Cats customized a very comprehensive trip for us. They responded with explicit details and in a very timely manner, were not at all pushy. Once in Arusha we were met by our guide, Clause Nikata, and he took great care of us for the duration. We are in our seventies, don’t require a lot, but Clause made sure we always felt safe and comfortable. He is passionate about his country and its resources and shared such enthusiasm with us! The lodges and tent camp we stayed in were clean, comfortable and always full of friendly cheerful staff. We highly recommend African Big Cats! We live in Canada and this trip was one we’d been dreaming of for years, it definitely met all our expectations.
