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African Big Cat Safaris

The wildlife ecosystem in Sub-Saharan Africa is defined by its charismatic, diverse, and distinctive presence. You can witness the effortless grace and timeless beauty of iconic wildlife during an African big cat safari as you experience the heart of undulating hills, eternal plains, and dense forests. A Zicasso travel specialist can help you plan the perfect African Big Cat Safari that takes you from lush oases to a surprising desert scape in search of a bone-rattling lion’s roar or the lingering gaze of a curious leopard.

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Lion laying on grass in the African savanna

14 Day Trip IdeaFrom $11,700

Two-Week Kenya Big Cat Safari Adventure

Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Meru National Park, Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Mother Cheetah and her cub in the Savannah in Africa

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $7,800

Amazing Kenya Cheetah Safari for Photographers

Nairobi, Laikipia Plateau, Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara North Conservancy
Zebras graze in Ngorongoro crater, Tanzania

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $20,400

Tented Luxury Safari Across East Africa: Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Masai Mara

Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, Masai Mara, Nairobi
Lion resting in Busanga Plains of Kafue National Park, Zambia

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $8,100

Legendary Predators of Africa: An Intimate Zambian Safari

South Luangwa National Park, Kafue National Park, Busanga Plains, Livingstone, Victoria Falls +1 more
Safari in Masai Mara, Kenya

10 Day Trip IdeaFrom $19,900

Intimate Kenya Cheetah Safari for Conservation Lovers

Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Mara North Conservancy
Mother Cheetah with cubs in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

11 Day Trip IdeaFrom $14,200

Cheetah Safari: Expedition Through Kenya

Nairobi, Meru National Park, Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve

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  1. 1.Share Your Travel Dreams

    Zicasso specializes in custom tours, vacations, and safaris tailored to your interests and preferences. From private African safaris to culinary experiences in Europe, submit a trip request to share your ideas and travel style.

  2. 2.Meet Your Travel Specialists

    To ensure a personalized experience, we'll carefully handpick and introduce you to two of our top travel specialists, each with unsurpassed destination knowledge and local insight aligned to your luxury travel dreams.

  3. 3.Design Your Perfect Journey

    Compare the expertise of two specialists with itineraries crafted exclusively for you. You can refine these further and choose your preferred proposal. Our unique process ensures a more creative, personalized, and expertly crafted trip.

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Reviews of Zicasso's African Big Cat Safaris

Based on 1184 verified traveler reviews.

Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, South Africa Vacation Review: Safari, 20 Days

Trip was well organized by Zicasso’s travel specialist and her team. Support in Kenya with my missing luggage was outstanding. Safari tours, city tours, and the respective accommodations more than met our expectations.

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South Africa Travel Review: Cape Town, Table Mountain, Safari, 10-Day Trip

Our trip was absolutely AMAZING!! Zicasso’s travel specialist was always quick to respond to all of our questions and worked to design a trip within our budget. All of the arrangements he made for us were just perfect.

We loved all of the accommodations and the private guides in Cape Town for the day tour and hike up Table Mountain were both great.

The safari accommodations and guides were just incredible. The staff at both lodges were so kind and attentive! We saw the Big Five (more than once) and couldn’t believe how close we were able to get to the animals.

Overall, the trip exceeded our expectations!

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Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe Trip Review: Safari Camps, Game Drives, Victoria Falls, 2 Weeks

Our Africa adventure, booked through Zicasso’s travel specialist, was amazing, flawless, and a one-of-a-kind trip of a lifetime.

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South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana Travel Review: Cape Town, Kruger National Park, Safari, Wildlife, 2 Weeks

This review is long overdue, but better late than never! Zicasso’s travel agent helped us plan our South African adventure and it was the perfect vacation. Everything went completely flawlessly and all the accommodations were fantastic. The communication and service she provided were excellent and I just wish she was the person who could plan all of our vacations. We did Cape Town, Kruger, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, and it was the ultimate bucket-list trip. Her plan made it the best vacation ever!!!

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South Africa Tour Review: Cape Town, Safari, Elephant Sanctuary, 12 Days

Zicasso’s travel specialist was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable, responsive, accessible, nurturing, and professional. We had a relatively short planning duration for our trip, so decisions were on an accelerated timeline, but she was on top of all of our dates and connections, required documents, etc. She answered so many of our questions and made so many recommendations. My aunt and I felt completely at ease, from the time we landed in Cape Town until we flew home.

The tours, drivers, lodging, and safaris that the travel specialist chose for us were perfect. I've already recommended her to a friend for a future trip and I recommend her to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime trip that is customized to your budget and timeframe.

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South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, Zimbabwe Tour Review: Victoria Falls, Devils Pool, 11 Nights

Overall, this was an exceptionally well-planned and unforgettable trip! Zicasso’s travel specialist did a phenomenal job planning my group trip through South Africa, Mozambique, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe. From the very beginning, the travel specialist listened carefully to my must-haves and worked diligently to craft the itinerary I envisioned. I’m a very vocal person about what I want and she showed incredible patience and professionalism throughout the process. She refined the itinerary until it perfectly matched my expectations, never losing sight of the details that mattered most to me. Planning a group trip is no small task and she handled every concern, whether rooming adjustments or my frequent emails, with grace and efficiency.

One of the qualities I value most in a travel advisor is responsiveness and she excelled here. She was consistently on top of things, keeping me updated at every stage. Even when certain things took longer than expected, she communicated, which I greatly appreciated. Her advice and feedback throughout the planning process were invaluable.

Having organized group trips for my friends for over eight years, I can confidently say she went above and beyond compared to most other advisors I’ve worked with. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine care made this experience seamless and enjoyable. I highly recommend our travel specialist and the travel company. They truly set the standard for excellence in travel planning.

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