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 Anna | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was great experience, we saw a lot of animals like lions, elephants,dfferent types of antelopes,
Communication was very good, everything was on time, guide was very professional.
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Email PM | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fab!
Enquired with quite a few Safari tours before finalising with Suricata. And it was a good gooood decision. Right from picking me up from the airport in Arusha, checking in the day before the Safari, everything was smooth.
The Safari itself started early morning from Arusha, and we had two people from Suricata with us (Lewis, the guide + driver & Yassim, the fab cook) and on day 1 itself we got the taste of whats coming for the next 3 days. Got to see a pride of lions. Lewis has a sharp sharp eye, given his years experience, and he would, over the course of next few days tell us about every animal and bird and Masai tribes in detail. For someone like me who's always curious, it was just wonderful to know it all, so, thank you, Lewis. We'd then camp for 2 nights at different locations and Yassim (hope I am getting his name right) would make some kick ass meals for us, all the three times during the day. Suricata took very good care of us during the course of the Safari and the best part, we got to see THE BIG 5! Lewis really went to great lengths to make sure we get to see various animals, never losing patience and asking us idiots to do the same as well :)
Would definitely recommend Suricata for your Safari to anywhere from Arusha, I did Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Lovely lovely experience.
PS: Do carry your own booze in case u plan to drink at the campsite.
AT
Email Zoia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Все идеально и достаточно бюджетно
Великолепно, сначала боялись, так как выбор компаний огромный и разброс цен большой, много критериев выбора, плюс перевод депозита до начала тура без какого либо договора. В результате остались неимоверно довольны. Самое наверное важное в Африке - это качественная еда, вода и безопасность. У нас был повар уровня хороших ресторанов в Европе, хотели его забрать с собой )) Все свежее, всегда новые интересные рецепты и ни разу никаких проблем с нашими непривыкшими желудками (учитывая достаточно сложные условия готовки), все полезное, всегда был выбор овощей. Гид Езекель прекрасный человек, очень образован, прекрасный уровень английского, искренне влюблен в свою работу и заботу о животных. Мы останавливались в палатках в центре нац. парка с дикими животными. Это конечно незабываемый опыт на всю жизнь, хоть и страшный. Мы ночью видели гиен метрах в 20 и толпу буйволов прям под палаткой, так что советую сходить в туалет пока все не уснули, ночью не факт что вы осмелитесь. В целом, не бойтесь, главное доверяйте гиду, они очень хорошо знают повадки животных. С собой надо взять: легкую одежду которую не прокусят комары (очень советую спец рубашку для сафари, так как в легком дождевике очень жарко), все возможные крема, масла, спреи от комаров, теплую одежду и термобелье (по ночам холодно) легкую закрытую обувь, шлепки для душа, полотенце, если брезгуете свой спальник или простынь-кокон, фонарь, бинокль, камеру, поуэр банк, солнцезащитные крема, очки, шапки, дезинфектор, сим карту с интернетом и контактами гида на экстренный случай, можно дождевик взять. Взяли 5 дневный тур, нам было идеально по длительности.
Проживание: у нас было всего 3 кемпинга. 1. Twiga campsite был за забором с очень хорошими условиями, чистый почти не было москитов, находится в селе, рядом магазин с базовыми продуктами и алкоголем, можно прогуляться к рисовым полям. 2. Simba - потрясающие виды, но возле туалета можно встретить разных животных и внутри больших жуков, в целом принять душ можно комфортно. Забора от животных нет, тут к нам ночью пришло стадо буйволов, днем была толпа обезьян и птица марабу, а на следующий день рядом с территорией гулял слон. 3. Nyani campsite в Серенгети - тут были самые плохие условия, так как там кемпинги на расхват и за хоть малость хорошие условия придется доплатить немало. Купаться мы там не рискнули, так как все было в больших пауках. На кухне был рой мух, кушать было очень тяжело. Сюда ночью приходила гиена на кухню. Ночью куча всяких звуков, так что берите наушники или беруши, а то просидите полночи с квадратными глазами )) Во всех местах была горячая вода, WiFi был только в последнем на 50Мб на устройство.
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Email Ioana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
We found a little piece of heaven on earth
We had a wonderfull experience in our safari, thanks to our guide Frederic who is an exceptional driver and very well prepared and our chef, funny and happy Chaz. We spent 4 days, 3 nights and visited Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro areas. Interesting fact was that we had different experiences, even the animals we saw were more or less the same. First parc, Tarangire gave us the impresion of a large open zoo, with lots of animals, Serengeti was adventurous, with Frederic going on the remote trails, a bit difficult to pass because of the muddy terain, but piece of cake for him. That way we saw 2 leopards, in different areas and were the only ones there. And then, Ngorongoro, the little piece of heaven, so peacefull, so relaxing, with all the animals living in harmony was perfect for the last day. Very good conditions in the camping sites, we were very satisfied. Frederic gave us so much information, it was like a practical geography lesson, we learned so much. And Chaz cooked so many delicios dishes, he is very talented.
So, thank you Suricata Safari for this wonderful experience, we highly recomend you to anyone.
CZ
Email Pavel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Smooth communication
We have booked 3 day safary with Suricata in prior our Tanzania arrival. There was pickup from the airport, accomodation in Arusha with following safary for three days. We communicated with Hilary who is the owner of the company and all went as explained. All good and I can definitely recommend. Great service.
CZ
Email Lucia Balogova | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Suricata Safaris!
Me and my husband we went to Tanzania last month and I can only recommend Suricatas. From the very fist moment was Hilary in touch with me and we managed to set up our trip as we wanted. We had 3 days (2 nights in camp) Serengeti and Ngorongoro trip where Lewis and Tsitso were taking care of us. Both very friendly and approachable. Lewis did his best to give us the best experience we could have and answered all our questions, he is very good driver. Tsitso cooks perfect food! I was wondering how he could bring this amazing stuff on the table all the time with limited appliances for cooking. You wont have luxury camps and stuff, but thats the point - if you love adventures you can even meet elephant and giraffe in public camp (safe). The price is reasonable for what you get and you wont be dissapointed!
CZ
Email Daniel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
4 days in paradise
Amazing places - Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, Manyara park, all very recommendable places with amazing wildlife. Try camping with wild animals just next to your tent
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Email Brigida | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
AMAZING EXPERIENCE
It was a wonderful experience.
Being able to see the BIG 5 so close up and especially in their natural habitat was definitely one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
A special thanks especially to Rocky, our ranger, who, thanks to his deep knowledge and his always cheerful and positive mood, contributed to make our experience unforgettable.
CH
Email Noel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
I went on a 5 day safari in November. The tour led through the Tarangire National Park via the Ngorongoro Crater Park to the Serengeti. The safari was planned for 5 days but because of the weather I was suggested to only do four days like the rest of the group members. I got my money back and one more night including a hotel in the Gateway Lodge. Overnight stays in the hotel before and after the safari were included, as was the journey by taxi to Kilimanjaro Airport. Our guide Florin was very courteous and gave us all the time to take enough pictures. Thanks to Salim, the food was also good and varied. Except for the rhinoceros, we've all seen the Big Five. Otherwise we could see quite a lot of animals, but unfortunately the weather didn't always play along, which also meant that fewer animals were around. The only thing that confused me and the other participants a little was the indication of the tip per person, as it was not exactly stated whether one had to type per person or per person staff. Otherwise the tour was incredibly exciting and recommended.
Email Roman and Dominic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Best Safari Company
Suricata are the best! We spent 10 days exploring Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara with them and it was amazing. The guide Freddy could answer everything and you could really feel his love for the wildlife and nature. And I can tell you: you are going to leave this safari with some more weight. Because the chef Jazz cooks like a 5 star cook and I am sure that you will eat 2-3 portions every lunch and dinner :D it was an amazing experience, thank you for that Suricata! Will be back very soon!