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:
- $3,470 to $19,086 per person per day (MXN, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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Reviews
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Email Magdalena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Traveling with a man who knows his country, its history and nature, and will joke around a lot!
When we booked with ABCS, we had no idea what to expect. But let me assure you: this locally organized and operated company (which was important to us, no foreign investor middle-man) will make you feel very special and give you a tour you won’t forget!
We traveled for almost 5 days with Endeni, who knows everything there is to know about Tanzania, nature and the wildlife. He’ll take care of you when you need to mark your territory in the wild and the African road massages were the best ! (You’ll get it once you’ve been there ;) ). We also talked a lot about life and family as it works in our country (Switzerland) and Tanzania. Very interesting exchange with a good new friend! Also, Endeni and the other guides are in constant contact to each other in order to find the best spots with the rarest animals all the time on your safari. You’ll be in great hands and are up for the best possible experience.
The company is very reliable, answers quickly and the money transfer worked out perfectly. The accommodations are all clean, the food is very good and whenever there are potential dangers (animals) near your sleeping site you’ll be accompanied by Massais to your room. You’ll be safe all day long.
All in all: highly recommend!
Email Kirsty + Cliff | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, unforgettable experience which completely exceeded expectations!
Just back from a 4 day/5 night comfort safari and it was the trip of a lifetime! African Big Cats made everything so easy to book with quick and efficient communication from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and everything from airport pick-up to accommodation and meals were taken care of. Our guide Lord was fantastic, his knowledge and passion for safari was obvious and he really went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable - we saw so many animals and so many beautiful landscapes all thanks to him.
I would highly recommend this company to anyone considering a safari trip. I hope we can visit again some day!! Thank you!
CH
Email Yvonne | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
the most valuable experience we have ever had!
We were allowed to live the most incredible, beautiful, impressive and valuable experience with African Big Cats Safari.
We would wish our Guide Obed to everyone who does the tour. Be sure to ask for him if you go too !!:-)
His friendly, funny, relaxed and competent manner gave us a feeling of safety and security right from the start. So just Hakuna Matata !;-)
We were impressed by his knowledge of all the wonderful animals. One noticed immediately that he has a lot of experience and that he has to look exactly where the animals are hiding. Obed was very open, shared private things and experiences, and so did we. This created a friendly and very valuable dynamic for us. We laughed a lot together and could ask anything at any time, not only about the animals, but also about the wonderful country. We had a private tour so just the two of us with Obed. It had 2 binoculars available, with which we could observe the animals even better. The safari car was in very good condition. It always had cool drinks in a small fridge.
Even the contact via e-mail before our arrival was very competent, we received answers to all our questions very quickly.
The accommodations, the food, the feeling - everything was absolutely perfect.
I was taken seriously with the desire for vegetarian food and there was something for me at every picnic.
We were in Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire National Park. This selection was definitely enough for us. We were allowed to see and experience so many animals. Wow! We can 100% recommend African Big Cats Safari!
We go home very satisfied, happy, with a lot of new knowledge and valuable experiences in our hearts and also with a crying eye.
Thank you very much for this wonderful experience Obed.
Asante Sana!
Nico & Yvonne
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Email Marine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good value and amazing trip !
A dream!!! We had a dream stay with Emanuel our guide for 5 days / 4 nights.
We had the chance to see many animals thanks to Emanuel's experience! The lodges were great (tip: the kubukubu in Seregenti Park was amazing) and the food was delicious throughout our trip.
It was our first safari and we only want to book a next one with African Big Cats Safari !
Asante sana Emanuel for these beautiful memories! We hope to see you soon!
Marine & Robin
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Email Gerard | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service from the beginning to the end including our tour guide Valence!
The entire team at African Big Cats Safaris provided an excellent integrated service from the booking process right through to the safari tour itself.
Their administration team, including Esuvat and Emmanuel, were accommodating, efficient, and responsive in organizing our safari tour at short notice as we considered several different itinerary options.
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our excellent tour guide Valence patiently waited for an hour as we processed our tourism visas (which we hadn’t done in advance). From there, everything went smoothly, and to plan, as Valence made it his priority to ensure that our 4-day safari trip was as enjoyable as possible for us as the customers. Valence was extremely knowledgeable about all things relating to the Safari and Tanzania and was happy to answer any questions/queries we raised. Although there was an itinerary in place, Valence was also flexible around our daily schedule to suit our own personal needs. This included bringing us to a local Masai village at short notice which wasn’t on the original itinerary.
In addition to our tour guide, the transport, accommodation, food, and drinks were also excellent. We saw all the animals that there were to see, and we left feeling that the trip went as well as we could have expected.
In summary, I would highly recommend African Big Cats Safaris and Valence to anyone considering a Safari Tour.
Email Martin Alswang | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
I have been on many safaris; you cannot find a better tour operator, experience, value than ABC S
I live in Denver, CO, USA but am from South Africa originally. I am a physician. I have been on numerous (over 30) safaris, including Kruger, luxury safaris near Kruger, Chobe, Okavango, but have always wanted to do the "big one" - Tanzania.
As you know, there are many different tour operators, so it was difficult to choose one. My son is a medical student (at Harvard), doing research in Dar Es Salaam. We wanted to do a Tanzanian owned and based safari, in order to try support their economy in our small way. He asked around and the consensus was ABC Safaris (African Big Cats).
I then looked at reviews and saw only 5 star reviews. I was a bit suspicious at first as it seemed too good to be true, but the reviews and their websites seemed genuine, so we went with them.
Best safari decision I have made.
Communication: excellent.
Justice, the organizer, Emmanuel, the owner, and our guide (Endeni) always answered promptly, politely, professionally, in a welcoming, reassuring and friendly manner. Their correspondence was informative and they addressed and answered all our (numerous) questions. We were never left guessing.
Flexibility: excellent.
We changed our itinerary a few times, making it 2 days longer, and included two hikes. This was never an issue with ABC - they gladly made all the changes we requested in a seamless and accommodating way, never making us feel we were being demanding or difficult.
Itinerary: excellent.
We went on the Ndutu Calving Luxury safari, to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara.
Numerous baby animals seen - so adorable.
Saw teeming game, more than I've ever seen, including their calves, of numerous different antelope, elephant, rhino, buffalo, hyena, eagles, vultures, numerous other birds, hippo, jackals etc etc. We saw "kills". We saw carcasses being eaten. We saw the big 5. We were part of the migration (not the crossing of the Mara River though - wrong season).
Accommodation: excellent.
Luxury glamping, lodges had awesome views, great abundant food, immaculately clean and comfortable, safe, and the staff are the friendliest nicest people you can imagine.
Vehicle: excellent.
There were three of us, my wife, son and myself, in an 8 seater. Comfortable Land Rover, with a roof that pops up so we could stand and look for and view game even while driving. Also has a fridge and chargers.
Guide: Unbelievable excellent!!!!
Endeni was the best guide and spotter I have ever met!! He knew the roads, how to find game, was so knowledgeable, patient, friendly, funny, kind, caring. Never tired of our questions. He honestly was BRILLIANT, the best, and I've met many guides in the past. Spoke excellent English.
Value: excellent.
For what we did, saw, got, the price was more than reasonable, fair, appropriate, affordable. Excellent value for the money.
Reliability: excellent.
We received everything we expected and asked for. Seriously, nothing went wrong, and it could not have gone better...
Side note: on the way to the airport, my son's flight was cancelled by Tanzania Air (not the most reliable airline...). He had to be in Dar the next morning. ABC had nothing to do with our transport/airline. Nonetheless, Endeni phoned Emmanuel, who then drove to Precision Air, booked my son a flight, paid for it, and "saved the day" - an example of how ABC went above and beyond...
PT
Email Teresa Gradim | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCIES IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!
Big Cats Safari were just amazing. We booked directly with them and everything went 100%. Speed in responding to our queries was very important. From the JEEP vehicle, always clean and with fresh drinks. Possibility of loading equipment, very useful.
Our guide, Venance, always careful and tireless in the search for animals. We saw them all. Venance loves his job. He was tireless throughout the tour and very knowledgeable about all the Parks.
We visited Taranguire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.
We did the comfort circuit. The proposed accommodations were excellent. We couldn't ask for more. Thank you Big Cats Safari and Venance.
We also did a tour of Arusha on the first day, very interesting, especially Massai Market. Thanks all team Big Safari Cats
CH
Email Priska | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An operator who makes the wishes of his guests possible.
Thanks to the perfect organisation of Big Cads Safaris, we were able to experience the wonders of Africa on safari.
AE
Email Ashis Swain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tanzania Big 5 experience with African Big Cat Safari
We had planned to spend our anniversary vacation in Tanzania in July 2023. Since it was an important trip during the peak season, we made arrangements with Mr. Emanuel, the manager of African Big Cat, four months in advance. We meticulously planned and booked the luxury safari trip, which lasted for 9 days and 8 nights, covering Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. The highlights of the tour included breathtaking landscapes, private safaris, adventurous wildlife encounters, and the opportunity to see the Big 5. We enjoyed luxury adventures at Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Central and North Serengeti regions.
We flew from Zanzibar to Arusha with Precision Airways and arrived in the afternoon. Our tour guide, Mr. Ernest, greeted us with a private Land Cruiser 4x4, which remained with us throughout the tour. The package included all nights' accommodation, park fees, government taxes, Flying Doctor Insurance, unlimited drinking water, and food. We stayed at various accommodations throughout the safari, including Gran Melia Arusha, Manyara Serena Lodge, Mbalimbali Soroi, Mara Under Canvas, Lake Masek Tented Lodge, and Escarpment Luxury Lodge.
Throughout the safari, we did not encounter any mechanical or electrical issues with the Land Cruiser. We were lucky to spot the Big 5 along with other animals and birds abundant in all the national parks. Overall, our stay, food, guide experience, and immersion in African culture were outstanding. Our guide, Ernest, was in continuous contact with the radio, providing us with updates on wildlife sightings and the Big 5 spots.
We were able to capture valuable and unique photos and create unforgettable memories during our trip. We would like to express our gratitude to African Big Cat Safari for providing us with the most memorable and satisfying African safari experience. We took all necessary vaccinations and malaria medication as recommended and did not encounter any health-related issues. The entire planning, payment, travel, and execution of the safari tour were handled responsibly and professionally by African Big Cat Safari.
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!
