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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Reviews
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Email Robert | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and experience
This was our first Safari, so it took some time to find a company that asks for a reasonable price. So when we booked it, we expected an average experience, but that was totally wrong. The service and experience we got were simply amazing.
To begin with: every person of the company we came in touch with, spoke fluently English, was very polite and helpful.
We got easy, careful and comfortable transfer before and after the Safari. Also we got a very nice Hotel room to sleep in before the Safari started. Additionally, we got a briefing on arrival, so we have any necessary information and can ask whatever we think we need to know.
After breakfast we directly went to the first place and started the Safari, the so called "Game Drive".
From the beginning we got a lot of information and if we didn't ask anything our Guide Freddy started to ask questions. This way he made sure we leave the Safari with more knowledge but also made it more entertaining.
Freddy's sharp and trained eyes were amazing. He never missed an animal, even far away or somewhat hidden. Thanks to him we saw every possible animal, except the rhino, because it was totally not the season for it.
We even came to the situation, that a lion ate a baboon close to our car (even though we didn't see the hunting).
Freddy is very knowledgeable and you can ask him any historical, geographic or biological question about the parks, Tanzania and the animals. Thanks to him, we saw very much, had a lot of fun and learned a lot lot. He ensured an amazing experience on himself.
However even though this was already great enough, we also got amazing good and big dishes.
We always had tasty dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. When we saw some other companies just having lunch packets, we felt sorry for them (especially knowing that some of them paid more than us).
We already ate in different Restaurants of Tanzania before in different places like Rusumo, Mwanza and Arusha. But even though we got already some delicious food before, the food we got from Ben the chef was just delicious and better than anything before.
He made European dishes in Tanzanian style and also local dishes. Everything was superb and quite a lot. With 6 persons we always had left overs for two other persons, even though I'm myself a very good eater.
While breakfast and dinner were always at the lodge/camp the lunch was a picnic on the trip. Our chef even travaled with us to make sure we always get fresh and delicious food.
The service we received can compete with most very good hotels and both, Ben and Freddy, were always in a very good mood. One enjoyed to talk to them very much and you even could get receipts of Ben to make his dishes at home.
I call myself very lucky to have made my Safari with this two at Suricata Safari.
DE
Email Sabrina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic, unique, breathtaking
We booked a 7 day safari.
The booking went smoothly and the provider was always available.
We went with the guide E. An absolutely great guy. Big kudos to him! His knowledge of wildlife and parks is insane. He was able to answer any of our questions. He made our safari very special!
With a great deal of humor, knowledge and caution, he drove us through the parks (he always knew where to go and where the best spots to see animals were).
T. cooked for us.
He conjured up absolutely delicious menus for us every day. At noon and in the evening there was always something warm. The dishes prepared were always very varied (lasagna, quiche, pizza to more traditional dishes).
When it comes to cooking, he has always outdone himself. Heavenly delicious. Kudos to him too.
We were completely satisfied and will definitely recommend you.
IE
Email Arnau | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and easy to adapt
We took the budget 4 days safari. Was an unreal experience, everything was really smooth and Suricata adapted really easy to our needs. James was our guide, he was really passionate and such a halarious guy. On the other side, Pius was the chef and came along as well, the food he did was great and when we asked if we could help and see how he cooked, he was really happy to show us.
As a summary, everyone who we met from Suricata was amazing and the work they do was over expectations at all times.
FR
Email Wassila | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
In Suricata Safaris we trust !
We had an amazing experience with Suricatas Safaris. From Ali the commercial to Benny the cooker and Rocky our driver, everyone were professional and spoke with full transparency. We really appreciated that.
Rocky was the perfect driver, he made his best to satisfy us and was very friendly.
Lastly, the food was very good and diversified (I saw that other compagnies provided their clients with cold lunch box whereas we had warm cooked meals). The organisation was very good, we could trust the team and enjoy our Safari with no stress. I strongly recommand Suricatas Safaris and hope to come again in Tanzania.
PA
Email Claudia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best experience ever
We booked a 5-day Safari with Suricata and it was simply fascinating.. Our guide James 007 is the best Tanzanian Guide, he knows everything about the animals and can make you live an experience you will never forget. The food, the transport, the team are very good and meet 100% expectations. Thank you Suricata for that amazing Safari..
RO
Email Suzana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
They know how to make a trip a real experience!!!
It was a great experience. We experienced wild life in both Tarangire and Ngorongoro în 2 different days and it was great to see all The animals relaxed and happy în their environment.
We had a tasty picnic în thr parks and our guides did a good job being our hosts.
We have enjoyed every moment!!!!!!
Email Ilyass | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized and fast
We went with Ali and Musa, Ali took us to the best places to see the best animals and Musa is a super good cook, the food was delicious
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DK
Email Clara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thank you!
Suricata safaris made everything very smooth for us! We did not have to think about anything except enjoying the trip! We have had the most amazing Safari with Rocky (driver/guide) and the planning with Mr. Hilary was easy as he always replied very fast. We felt safe both in the planning and during the trip. Suricata took care of everything: transport to and from airport/hotel, great meals, water, access to the parks etc, and we just leaned back for three fantastic days.
We can definitely recommend Suricata Safari to anyone who is going on safari whether it is on camp site or lodge. And we can definitely recommend Rocky as driver - this was unforgettable.
DK
Email Daniel Cáceres Larsen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I had an extremely good safari with Suricata Safaris. Would recommend it to everybody!
I went for a 3 day, 2 night trip to Serengeti and Ngorogoro with the camping option with my girlfriend and we had a wonderful trip.
Suricata Safaris were very good at helping us with all the logistics from the airport, to the hotel to the safari. The communication was clear all the way through and we felt very comfortable in the five days in total in between our flights. The drivers were very punctual which is something I really appreciate. My girlfriend and I literally only had to focus on enjoying the animals while the rest (including freshmade food, transportation, tents, etc.) was handled for us.
A special recommendation would go to our guide, Rogathe Joshue (Roki), who showed us all the good spots and thought me a lot about the animals and plants we were looking at. I really enjoy when people take pride in their jobs and the passion Roki has for giving us a good trip is something that can be felt.
I would recommend Suricata Safaris to everybody considering going to a safari in Tanzania!
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Email Michael | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Best tour operator ever!!
This Safari was one of our best experiences ever! Everything was perfectly organised, starting by picking us up by the airport, finding all the hidden animals, surprising us with fresh fruits and coffee, and driving us back to the airport. The service was stunning!
With Freddy, we also had the most friendly and knowledgable guide from whom we not only learned much about wildlife but also about culture in Tansania.
Besides the wildlife, we were also overwhelmed by the food we got served. Every meal by our chef Tito was outstanding and exceeded our expectations by far.
These two guys have been so nice to us and showed us the beauty of Tansania! We definitely recommend the camping tour, as you get served the amazing food and it’s an even more nature experience in the tents.
It was worth every single dollar!
And yes, we saw the big five :) Highly recommended tour operator!!
