Big Cats

Natural World Safaris started as three separate wildlife brands, World Primate Safaris, World Big Cat Safaris and World Bear Safaris. In 2012 these brands came together to become Natural World Safaris, and we have kept all of our specialist knowledge, continuing to design journeys into the natural world to see these magnificent creatures in the world.

We’ve put a little information below on some of the big cats we specialise in seeing, from the majestic Bengal tigers and snow leopards in India and lion, cheetah and leopards in Africa, to the elusive jaguars of Brazil. We aim to put you in the right place at the right time to maximise your viewing of these beautiful big cats and have listed out some information on some of the species, just to whet your appetite for adventure.Please remember that a percentage of each safari sold goes towards the conservation of the big cats in the destination of choice. Contact us if you would like to know more about designing a safari for you to see the big cats in their natural habitat, or check out our Big Cat Safari Selector.

African Lion
Male Lion, Kenya

Lions are probably the best known of the big cats, conjuring up the classic image of an African wildlife safari. For more details on African lions please click here, or see below for the Asiatic Lion.

Asiatic Lion
Asiatic Lion in Satpura National Park, India

Slightly shaggier and smaller than their African cousins the Asiatic lion lives in India and can be seen in Sasan Gir National Park. For more details, take a look here.

Cheetah
Cheetah, Kenya Wildlife

The fastest land mammal in the world, the cheetah, can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. Found in fragmented parks throughout Africa, this is a great species to have the pleasure of spotting in the wild.

Jaguar
Jaguar in Brazil, Andy Rouse

The jaguar is the third largest cat behind the tiger and lion and is the largest cat in the western hemisphere. To spot them, you have to go deep into the steamy jungles of Latin America...

Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard with mountains c Andy Rouse

Slightly smaller than an African or Asian leopard weighing between 35 and 55 Kg, snow leopards are very elusive, found in the mountains of central Asia. We are one of few companies that will get you in the right place at the right time to spot them!

Tiger
Tiger, India Wildlife

The unmistakable tiger is the largest of the big cats reaching 4 metres in length and weighing in at around 300 kilograms. Spotting a tiger in the wild in India can be tricky, but always well worth it!

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Quick Big Cat Facts

 The cheetah is the fastest land mammal, accelerating up to 60mph in 3 seconds

 A tigers strips are similar to the fingerprints of a human - no two are the same

 An adult lions roar can be heard up to five miles away

 The leopard is the most widespread of all big cats

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African Lion
Male Lion, Kenya

Lions are probably the best known of the big cats, conjuring up the classic image of an African wildlife safari. For more details on African lions please click here, or see below for the Asiatic Lion.

Asiatic Lion
Asiatic Lion in Satpura National Park, India

Slightly shaggier and smaller than their African cousins the Asiatic lion lives in India and can be seen in Sasan Gir National Park. For more details, take a look here.

Jaguar
Jaguar in Brazil, Andy Rouse

The jaguar is the third largest cat behind the tiger and lion and is the largest cat in the western hemisphere. To spot them, you have to go deep into the steamy jungles of Latin America...

Leopard
Leopard, Kenya Wildlife

The smallest of the big cats, leopards are agile creatures that haul their prey into trees to keep it away from other predators. Click here for more details on one of Africa's most elusive big cats.

Snow Leopard
Snow Leopard with mountains c Andy Rouse

Slightly smaller than an African or Asian leopard weighing between 35 and 55 Kg, snow leopards are very elusive, found in the mountains of central Asia. We are one of few companies that will get you in the right place at the right time to spot them!

Tiger
Tiger, India Wildlife

The unmistakable tiger is the largest of the big cats reaching 4 metres in length and weighing in at around 300 kilograms. Spotting a tiger in the wild in India can be tricky, but always well worth it!