Hilary and Martin - owners of Suricata Safaris
Suricata Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 50-100 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
Email William | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best guide I’ve ever had with more knowledge about nature that you can ever imagine.
This Safari was well organized. I never had to worry once about the arrangements or accommodations. The guides that they had were wonderful. We really appreciate it our guide Felix. I would recommend him to anyone. He is the best guide we’ve had on any of our safari’s.
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Email Cristina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Guide Behind the Safari of a Lifetime
We were incredibly lucky to have Luther as our guide during our safari, and we honestly could not have asked for a better experience.
From the very first moment we met him, he was friendly, welcoming, polite and professional. He immediately made us feel comfortable and throughout the entire safari he constantly looked after everyone in the group. He was always thinking ahead, making sure we were comfortable, had everything we needed and were enjoying ourselves.
One thing we especially appreciated was his communication. Luther always kept us informed about what was happening and what to expect next. Whether he was collecting park permits, planning the next game drive, driving to a new destination or organising lunch, he continuously explained the plan and what we were going to do. This made us feel relaxed, informed and completely taken care of throughout the safari.
His knowledge of the wildlife, nature and parks was outstanding. He shared fascinating information about animal behaviour and answered every question with patience and enthusiasm. We learned so much from him during our journey.
What truly impressed us was his incredible ability to spot animals. Thanks to Luther we experienced sightings that we never imagined we would see. During our safari we saw all of the Big Five, including a leopard and the rare black rhino. We also saw a cheetah with her cubs, a cheetah that had just caught a newborn gazelle, lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, countless antelopes and many beautiful bird species.
Some moments were simply unforgettable. We had a male lion and a lioness right next to our jeep, watched elephants feeding only a few metres away and witnessed incredible wildlife encounters throughout the trip. Many of these sightings would never have happened without Luther's sharp eyes, experience and dedication.
Beyond being an excellent guide, Luther is simply a wonderful person. He is kind, respectful, patient, funny and genuinely passionate about his work. It never felt like he was just doing a job. It felt like he truly wanted us to have the best safari experience possible.
We would also like to compliment Suricata Safaris on the accommodations. Every single stay exceeded our expectations. Suricata Boma Lodge was fantastic, with beautiful facilities, excellent food and incredibly friendly staff. The Tanzania Bush Camp experience was absolutely magical. Sleeping in the bush while still enjoying so much comfort was something we will never forget. Our final accommodation was equally impressive and provided the perfect ending to an unforgettable safari.
What surprised us most was how much comfort and service we received throughout the entire trip. The staff at every accommodation were exceptionally friendly and welcoming. You truly receive far more than you expect.
A special thank you as well for helping make Camilo's birthday such an unforgettable day. Celebrating a birthday surrounded by Tanzania's wildlife was already special, but Luther helped make it even more memorable.
If you are lucky enough to have Luther as your guide, you are in the very best hands. He is a true professional, an exceptional wildlife guide and a wonderful ambassador for Tanzania.
Thank you, Luther, for the memories, the knowledge, the laughs and the adventure. We will never forget this safari.
Greetings from Cristina and Camilo
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Email Lena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience - super well organized!
So, we did a 5 Day Mid Range Safari and it was a very very great Expierence.
Everything was well organized and the Lodges and the Camp were so great.
But the biggest thank i want to give is to Luther - our Guide.
He Trier everything to give us the best experience. Thank you Luther!
Email Nikki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Luther and Suricata were amazing!
Luther helped make this the trip of my dreams! We saw an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. The parks were breathtaking, the meals were fantastic, and every part of the experience exceeded my expectations. Most of all, our guide, Luther, was absolutely amazing—knowledgeable, friendly, and dedicated to making sure we had the best possible safari. I would not hesitate to book with Suricata again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone considering a safari in Tanzania.
Email Kathleen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An amazing experience!
Luther was amazing!!! He ensured we had the best experience and was knowledgeable, friendly, and hospitable!
Great experience and excellent organisation!
Amazing experience! In 5 days we saw various parks and countless animals, including the Big 5! Every day was a unique experience. Our guide Amiri was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to the most beautiful and best spots. The overnight stay in the tent camp in Serengeti was unforgettable.
Email Doreen McClimonds | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
John was very detailed with the information we needed. He greeted us on arrival before safari
Where do i start, Lewis the safari guide gave us the most wonderful four days safari we saw the big five of africa and so much more which we never dreamed of seeing and very close up to animals!! He was full of information, every question asked he answered in detail.... we felt so at ease with Lewis even socialised in the evening with us nothing was too much!! We laughed so much. Only Lewis knows the answer to how many stripes a zebra has and of course we now know the answer but sworn to secrecy!!
Lewis you are amazing!! Thank you so much for making our first safari experience out of this world.
Value for money we got that and so much more!!
Email George McClimonds | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
John was Informative, courteous and happy to please
Safari with Lewis (Safari guide)
Struck up an amazing friendship with Lewis!
He was our Safari guide for four days, he managed to find us the big five, Lewis went above and beyond for us from early mornings to late evening.... He is the king of Safari! we spoke to a few other people about us seeing everything we wanted to see and they said they were a bit dissapointed with the company they were with as they didn't see everything!! We got lucky with suricata and their best Safari guide Lewis!!
He taught us the number of stripes a zebra has, but only Lewis knows the answer in Tanzania, we now know but sworn to secrecy.
Hakuna batata xx
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Email Johanna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great Experience Overall
It was a great safari! The size of the group was good and 4 days was just the right length for us. We saw all the animals we wanted to see, the guide made sure we would be able to see as much as possible and as close as possible.
The food was amazing and the staff was very nice and accommodating.
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Email Daniel Martinez | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding company
We first heard about Suricata through some friends who had done a safari with them a few years ago, and based on their recommendation, we decided to book our trip with them. We’ve just come back, and it was an amazing experience!
We booked a 7 days trip - Adventure Camping Safari.
From the very beginning, the Suricata team was professional, helpful, and flexible. While planning the trip, they took the time to understand what we wanted and helped us create an itinerary that suited us perfectly. Communication by email was always quick and easy.
Once we arrived in Tanzania, everything was taken care of, and honestly, they exceeded our expectations. But what really made this safari unforgettable was our guide, Anton.
Anton is kind, friendly, considerate, and incredibly skilled at spotting and tracking animals. He always did his best to make sure we saw as much wildlife as possible, often taking less crowded routes and avoiding the same spots so that every day felt different. You can tell he genuinely loves his job, and his enthusiasm makes the whole experience even more special. Thanks to him, we also learned a lot about animal behaviour and the ecosystem.
We should also mention that he is an excellent driver. He was always careful and responsible, and we felt safe throughout the entire trip while still managing to get everywhere on time.
We spent an incredible week with Anton and are very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and great sense of humour. He played a huge part in making this trip so memorable.
We would also like to thank Jeremiah, our chef. He prepared delicious meals every day and made sure we had a balanced and varied menu throughout the safari. He was a bit shy—like a leopard hiding in the bushes!—but always kind, professional, and ready to help. We really appreciated all his hard work.
We would definitely recommend Suricata to our friends and family and would happily travel with them again.
