Hilary and Martin - owners of Suricata Safaris
Suricata Safaris
- Located 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)
Reviews
Email Emina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience
I cant put into words how incredible this experience has been. I had the best time pf my life and will cherish these memories forever! This was all thanks to the incredible staff, amazing food, and heart warming company.
I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to be part of something bigger and have their mind blown!
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Email Erik & Anna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari
Our guide Rocky (unsure about spelling) was absolutely incredible, it was really noticeable that he knew all the places one might want to see, both in the parks and during the journeys in between. We saw 4/5 of the big 5, including a large number of lions right next to our van and a rhinoceros at relatively close range (about 100m). All accommodations were of high quality (we had the lodge option), especially Suricata Boma Lodge but all accommodations were very good. Suricata's own chef Mouza (?) cooked very tasty lunches every day. Highly recommend!
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Email Simi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari trip with the best guides
My boyfriend and I did the three day safari and slept at the campsite in tent. It was an incredibly cool trip and i would always choose Suricata Safaris again. Our driver was Rocky and our cook was Musa. Rocky is the best guide, he explained so much to us about the animals and the national parks. And because of him, we saw so many animals. Musa was such a nice guy and his dishes tasted amazing! I felt safe and comfortable the whole time. They were also always with us at the campsite at night. Thanks again to Musa and Rocky and Suricata Safaris!
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Email Jonas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable journey
Everything was perfect! Rocky was our guide. He made sure we had an unforgettable trip. Musa cooked for us and also accompanied us on the adventure. The food was excellent. Rocky and Musa were simply amazing. I am very grateful that they were a part of our adventure. There was not a single problem and everything was perfectly planned and organized. I can only recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone.
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Email Adrish | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Tanzanian safari with suricata
This may have been the best experience of my life. We booked a 5 day 4 night camping safari with Suricata. We contacted Suricata through safaribookings.com and Glory reached out to us within 24 hours. Communication with Glory was very prompt as she always responded within 24 hours and mostly responded very quickly even after Business hours. She answered all questions I had and made me feel comfortable booking this safari. We even had a late change of flight and Glory was able to accommodate for that and arrange for airport transfer. Additionally we stayed an extra night in Arusha and glory organized that with no problem. Upon arrival Daniel greeted us at our hotel and explained the itinerary for our stay and gave us an incredible city tour of Arusha which I highly recommend. He took us to an African art gallery, a local restaurant for lunch, the markets, and a few other spots around town. The tour was amazing and Daniel did a fantastic job. We then went on our safari with Edgar. He was in incredible guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. He was even able to fix our safari car when there was a problem. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable. For example when we were camping in ngorongoro it was cold and he got us extra sleeping bags. He always knew where the animals were and we got to see everything we wanted thanks to him. The food was also incredible. Tito made fresh food every meal. We saw that Other companies served packed lunches but The Suricata chefs prepared fresh food for us which was much appreciated. We are vegetarians and the chefs accommodated for us and there were plenty of options for every meal. In fact us and the other campers always looked forward to the meals almost as much as seeing the animals! Upon arrival back to Arusha, Daniel greeted us and organized transfer back to the airport with no problem. Despite booking the budget option i was amazed by the comfort of the campsites and the cleanliness of the public bathrooms and showers. We even had hot water 3/4 of the nights. I would 100% recommend Suricata and when I come back to Tanzania I will definitely book with them again.
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Email Greta | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
great food, knowledgeable guides, seamless logistics, affordability, kind people, amazing views
This truly was the best travel experience of my life. Communication with the company was easy and quick. This was followed by a seamless airport pick-up (despite a change in travel plans 24 hours before). Daniel gave us a tour of Arusha on the day before our safari, which included a visit to a local restaurant, a visit to the biggest art gallery in Tanzania, a guided tour of the market, and more! He was so nice and personable and tailored his tour to our interests. We then did a 5 day safari which exceeded all of my expectations. Our guide, Edgar, was able to answer every question we asked him. He communicated with the other guides to help us find every animal I hoped to see. And we got so close! He knew exactly how to angle the car to get the best views. The variety of parks, animals, and landscapes is unmatched. We elected the least expensive camping option for accommodation (one of the most affordable safari packages we could find!). The washing facilities were clean and even had hot water. The tents came with sleeping mats, sleeping bags, and pillows which were surprisingly comfortable. The views from the campsite were amazing—one overlooking the Serengeti with giraffes walking through the sunset and one overlooking the Ngorongo crater with the worlds most beautiful fig tree in the center. At night we heard the buffalo grazing nearby. The last campsite also had a pool. Finally, the food. It was delicious!!! Three hot meals a day prepared by our talented chef Tito. Each meal included fresh fruit and vegetables. My friend and I are vegetarian and there were so many options for us. My favorite dishes included vegetarian lasagne, breakfast pancakes, leek soup, and roasted potatoes. At dinner, a bottle of wine was provided as well. It was also so fun meeting fellow travelers from across the world on our tour. To sum it up, this was an incredible experience and I have zero complaints. I highly recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone looking for great food, knowledgeable guides, seamless logistics, unrivaled value for money, kind people, and an unforgettable vacation :)
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Email Andres | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional, knowledgeable, polite.
Definitely more than I expected, came with some expectations but leaving with the biggest memories ever, I really do not take the time for comments but this time is different and feel that I really need to, will be back I’m sure.
organization was 100% tour guides were very knowledgeable, polite, patient, they always made sure we were ok took the best pictures, well fed and answer all possible questions. Highly recommend it.
Make sure you come and be willing to have a whole Safari experience.
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Email Marcela | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
Thanks to Safari tours for giving us a wonderful experience. From the beginning everything was very easy with them, the communication, the organization, the staff, the transportation, the meals, the stay, the tour guide, especially the knowledge and attitude of the guide who made our safari the best, we were able to see all the animals we expected and even more. We learned a lot and had fun every day. A 100% recommended company. We are sure that in the future we will do another safari with them.
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Email Jain | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Suricata in itself is a Tanzania travelog
A Photographer's Dream
This was my first safari in Africa and Suricata made it an amazing experience.
From the bookings handled by Tizia, to the guide Max and chef Tito, everything was top notch .
Our guide Max was friendly, well versed, and helped us take in some amazing views of the Tarangire national park, the Serengeti
the Ngorongoro Crater, and the lake Manyara National Park.
What made the trip even more enjoyable was interacting with Max
about his love for the environment and how passionate he is about nature.
Chef Tito made us look forward to everydays' meals on the safari and in the camps.
On the last day to Lake Manyara we were transferred to another company vehicle ( Travel Africa) which was slightly more comfortable than Suricata's.
It was a newer vehicle and had a portable refrigerator with beer, soda and water.
Suricata needs some improvement on this front.
Overall a great experience.
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Email Sabina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Hakuna matata 😊
Before my departure, Daniel served as our briefing guide, giving us a comprehensive overview of what to expect during our journey. He also took the time to show me around the city, adding a nice touch of local flavor to my adventure.
The safari was made even more memorable by Bryson and James, whose expertise and hospitality greatly enhanced our experience. The food throughout the tour was delicious, offering a taste of the local cuisine that was nothing short of amazing. The wildlife sightings were spectacular, living up to the promise of an authentic safari experience. Additionally, the quality of the jeeps was top-notch, ensuring that our travels were comfortable and safe across the varied terrains.
Even after the safari Daniel came to see everyone and check if everything was alright. There was nothing I could say was bad. The hotel before and after the tour are great as well.