Hilary and Martin - owners of Suricata Safaris
Suricata Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2016)
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $190 to $600 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Wiktoria | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Most magical time of my life
My and my fiance got on a 5 day safari with Suricata and Amiri was our guide. During these 5 days we visited 4 national parks (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara), each of them was unique in a different way. The tour was perfectly planned, we had some changes on the way due to people joining us, but Amari made the changes so smooth it had No impact on our trip. The jeep we rode was very comfortable (and I know what I’m saying since we’ve spent hours on the road). We chose the mid-range lodge option and all of our accommodations were amazing - with Suricata Boma Lodge standing out on the first place. Breaks were planned perfectly, whenever we needed an extra break Amari always helped. I must mention the delicious meals we got to taste during our trip - we were accompanied by a chef, who cooked for us lunches, which were mostly local dishes, full of vegetables (so vegetarians don’t have to worry!).
And most importantly I would like to thank Amari (again) - you made our trip the time of our lives. Amari shared with us his wide knowledge about the wildlife, fauna and flora, Tanzanian customs. He was a careful, skilled driver, which is not easy among wild animals, on the bumpy roads. Above it all, he was a very cool person, with a very sophisticated sense of humour (which we all loved), and treated us like normal people. Thanks to Amari we got to see The Big 5 and The Ugly 5! I feel like w 12-year old coming back Home from the best summer camp. I will really miss this experience.
CA
Email Charles | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Absolutely amazing - very organized!
Absolutely amazing safari! We were given the lowdown by Daniel on day one, we were then picked up by our marvellous guide Golden! Spent the next 4 days exploring Taraguire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Saw everything we wanted to see and more! The food prepared by Salim was way beyond expectations and our tents were always waiting for us thanks to Maleo! The whole thing ran very smoothly, and everyone was SO FRIENDLY! I can’t recommend this company enough we truly had an amazing time!
CA
Email Claire | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Smooth running, very knowledgeable and friendly
We had an amazing safari with Suricata! Our driver Golden was super knowledgeable and made sure we saw sooo many animals. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro were absolutely stunning, way beyond what we expected. The food by Salim was really good, and the whole trip was super smooth with hotel stays (included in the price!) before and after, plus airport pick-up and drop-off. The tents were comfy and the campsites were beautiful. Great value, I did a lot of research and this company had the best reviews for good reason. Also very quick replies from Davis.
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Email Lena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience: 10/10
We just came back from an amazing 4-day safari tour! We are still deeply impressed by the landscape and animals but also very glad for the people we have meet and friends we have found along the way!
The safari was well organized starting from the booking and emails, airport pick up and hotel transfer. Daniel did a great briefing and made sure we were well prepared.
We also did a walking tour with Kevin the first day in Arusha, exploring the city and the local market - learning a lot about culture and local dishes.
Then we had 4 action packed days with our great tour guide Lewis. He does not only know the best places to spot animals (lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetah, hippos, buffalo, serval cat and many more - often including sweet babies) but Lewis was also super funny and shared lots of information about the animals, history of the Maasai and Tanzania. Our small group was a super team and this really added to the experience! Lewis made sure that everyone felt welcome and had a great time. We can definitely recommend Suricata Safari, especially our guide Lewis and will come back one day!
Asante sana ❤️
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Email Jason | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari experience!
This was a great experience and all the staff at Suricata were super friendly! Fredy was a great tour guide and we were able to see all of the Big 5. I would highly recommend this trip and Suricata.
CA
Email Charmaine | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic Memories Thanks to Suricata
We had a fantastic experience on many levels. For starters, our guide, Damian Daniel, was exceptional. He has a vast knowledge of the wildlife and geography in the areas we toured, he is fun, friendly, and welcoming, he is flexible and was able to take us to banks and shops as requested, and he managed to find an assortment of wildlife for us to see, including the big five!!
Also, the food was extraordinary. We had hot, flavourful meals every lunch, made by our cook, James - who is a delightful human! And there was always lots of food to go around.
Finally, the accommodations were some of the best we have experienced because of the charm, the dinners, and the quality of the service. At every lodge, we were greeted with small cloths to clean our face and wash our hands, we were given freshly squeezed juice to drink, and we were formally greeted by the management, not to mention every evening the chef came to our table to ensure that the menu was satisfactory. And our rooms were clean and very functional. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Thank you, Suricata, for giving us incredible memories to take home!!!
If possible, I will try and attach some pictures. Keep in mind, the pictures were taken with an iPhone -which should give you some idea of how close we were to the wildlife.
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Email Aminata Sy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
Amazing experience with Surictata company
On my arrival, they arranged the transfer to the hotel from the JRO airport. And the accommodation was great, the staff there were lovely.
On the day of my arrival Daniel guided me through the streets of Arusha.
On the next day, the safari started. I’m grateful for the people I met in our group.
Special thanks to Damian, our guide, and James, our cook. We were lucky to see all the big five amongst other beautiful birds and mammals (elan, antelopes, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras etc.). The food as well was incredible and tasty and the tents were comfortable. Great experience also at the Masai village.
It was an incredible and amazing experience to not miss while in Tanzania.
Thanks also to Felix, our guide to Tarangire.
The staff is amazing and they’ll do their best to ensure you have a great time.
Asante sana!
CA
Email Peter | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Superb
We had an excellent experience. Our guide, Damien, was superb. He was very friendly and professional, and went out of his way to make sure that we had a chance to see as many magnificent wild animals as possible. The parks were all different and uniquely wonderful. The Serengeti itself was truly awesome as were its herds of zebra and wildebeests. We saw an abundance of wildlife in their natural settings. The accommodation was quite luxurious, despite this being a mid-level tour. The food was all home-cooked and very flavorful. Never had a bad meal. It does get cold at night, (we went at the end of May) so make sure that you bring warm clothes and a portable small headlight would be a good suggestion. I would highly recommend this company and this wonderful tour guide.
PT
Email Helio | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
What a wonderful experience. We couldn’t be more satisfied.
We went on a 4-day, 3-night camping safari with Suricata Safari, and we absolutely recommend it. They took care of every detail (airport pickup, briefing the day before the safari, schedules, meals, tents, and a debrief at the end so we could give feedback). They are truly professional.
We must highlight the experience and expertise of our guide, Alphonce, who made all the difference on our safari. It’s amazing how he can spot even the hardest-to-find animals from a distance. Yes, we managed to see the Big Five, thanks to our guide! On top of that, all the explanations he gave us about the animals really enriched our experience.
We also have to mention the food prepared by the wonderful chef Tito — every meal was delicious and plentiful.
Five-star service! We highly recommend it!
Email Fraser Stewart | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceptional company with the best guides and chefs.
Quite simply the best experience of my life. We arrived in Arusha and our driver was there to take us to our hotel. The hotel we stayed in was simple but had everything you need. Our briefer Daniel visited us at our hotel to brief us of our trip. He was very friendly and was able to answer any questions we had. They organised a taxi to the start of the safari, where we met our guide from Suricata, Adam.
Adam was absolutely exceptional. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He knew exactly where to see every animal and we managed to see almost everything on day 1.
Our chef Salim was also great. His food was exceptional and there was always plenty of it so we never went hungry.
The campsites were basic but we had no problems with them. They were clean and everything was set up for us already. The team go above and beyond for you, making sure you are okay at all times.
The cars were comfy and spacious, even for me who is 6ft 5in. The roof lifts up so you are able to get great views of the animals.
Overall, this really was a 10/10 experience with a 10/10 company. I could not recommend them high enough. If I come back to Tanzania, I will be using Suricata Safaris.
Thank you Adam and Salim.