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
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
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Email Lawrence | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari tour with Felix
Wow!we had the most wonderful time on our 7 day safari. We were greeted at every turn with friendly staff and all of our accommodations were top notch. Felix was our guide and he went above and beyond to make sure that we were able to see all of the animals on our trip as well as so many unique experiences. He was very kind and made us feel comfortable and safe. I highly suggest using Felix and taking your time to enjoy all that Tanzania has to offer!
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Email Nicole | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Knowledgeable, kind, flexible
Felix was AMAZING, we had such a wonderful experience. The food was amazing, the stays by the parks were phenomenal. Felix was knowledgeable, allowed us to stop often for different things and let us take our time, and incredibly kind.
We were able to see every animal.
I highly recommend a 7 day tour as 3 days in the Serengeti is necessary to see everything and actually take your time. The private tour for a couple was perfect, we met others at hotels but we were able to be more flexible with our schedule. Absolutely recommend.
Thank you Felix!
DE
Email Jessica&Dominik Susec | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible 5-day safari with knowledgeable guide Melita. Amazing wildlife, great food, and friendly
We went on a 5-day safari with Surricata Safari, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Melita, was simply the best. She was incredibly kind and had vast knowledge about the animals, and her enthusiasm for wildlife was contagious.
We were fortunate to see all the animals we hoped for, including lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, rhinos, hippos, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, antelopes, wildebeests, buffalo, and flamingos. Each animal was a highlight for us.
The safari vehicle was very comfortable, and everyone had a window seat. The drives were pleasant as well. The food was delicious, and the camping sites were beautiful. The tents were set up for us, complete with mattresses and sleeping bags. Spending nights under the starry sky was magical.
The entire team at Surricata Safari was always friendly, and we felt welcomed at all times. Overall, it was an amazing experience and the best thing we've ever done. We highly recommend it, especially with Melita as your guide! 😇
CA
Email Paola | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best safari experience we could have had!
Wow - this was a crazy good experience that went beyond all of our expectations. Our guide, Freddy, was super knowledgeable, accommodating, attentive, and just a nice guy to be around. The service in all of our accommodations, especially at the Suricata Boma Lodge, was 10/10. The food was always great as well! Everyone at Suricata was friendly and communicative, we found all services and scheduling reliable, and they were very open when anything went different from the original plan, making sure whatever replacement was found was even better than the original. i could not recomment their services more!
Email Freya | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Safari with Suricata Safaris – A True Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Unforgettable Safari with Suricata Safaris – A True Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
We’ve just returned from a 3-day safari with Suricata Safaris, and we honestly cannot recommend them highly enough! From the moment we arrived, everything was seamless, warm, and incredibly well-organized.
As soon as we got to our hotel, Daniel from the Suricata team was there to meet us with a smile, ready to brief us on our adventure through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. His professionalism and friendliness immediately put us at ease. He was also there to debrief us at the end, which made the whole experience feel so well-rounded and personal.
A massive shout-out to Chef Mr. James, who prepared the most amazing meals for us at the campsites—every dish was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. We were blown away by the quality of the food, especially considering we were on a budget safari.
Speaking of the campsites, they were far beyond what we expected for budget accommodation. They had hot water showers, a café with ice cream and chocolate, and a cozy atmosphere that made us feel completely comfortable after long days of exploring. At night, we saw zebras and water buffalo wandering near the campsites—a surreal and magical experience. And nothing can prepare you for the night sky in the Serengeti—we have truly never seen so many stars. It was breathtaking.
Our guide, affectionately known as Rasta Man, was incredible. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of the parks, a sixth sense for spotting wildlife, and a warm, infectious personality that made our trip unforgettable. Thanks to him, we saw the Big Five, and so much more. He told us at the beginning: “You arrive as strangers and leave as family”—and that couldn’t be more true.
Booking was also super easy and stress-free, with Jackson being incredibly helpful and responsive via WhatsApp. Any questions we had were answered almost instantly, and the whole process felt personal and smooth from start to finish.
Thank you, Suricata Safaris, from the bottom of our hearts. You gave us an experience we will never forget. We’re leaving a little piece of ourselves in Tanzania, and we’re taking with us the memories of a truly magical adventure.
Until next time – Asante sana!
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Email Jamie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari, you won’t regret it!
We had the time of our lives on our first safari ever! Adam was our driver/guide and he was amazing, very knowledgeable, accommodating and entertaining! Even though this is the height of Safari-Season, we never felt rushed or crowded by other cars, saw all of the Big 5, and even got lucky enough to see a Cheetah and her cub, two leopards and two rhinos. Lots of other baby animals. The accommodations were well-located and beautiful. From the moment we stepped out of the airport we felt very well taken care of up until we were dropped off again, no issues. I highly recommend this Safari, especially with Adam!
Email Ellz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful 5 day safari experience with suricata safaris!
Beautiful safari with the best guides Golden and Damien! Very knowledgable answering any questions straight away! The lodges across the safari were lovely and comfortable with delicious food across the week. Would highly recommend and definitely take on another safari with suricata!!
Email Fran | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing amazing safari
The guides Damian and Golden were both amazing! They were very knowledgeable, answered all our questions and managed to spot all the animals!
They were such good fun making jokes and getting everyone in the car involved! They were the best.
Suricata Boma Lodge is absolutely beautiful! Like a luxury resort , beautiful rooms.
We had a hot lunch every day with meats, rice and vegetables which was delicious.
All the dinners and breakfasts were buffets with fruits, meats, pastries and bread.
All delicious!
All the staff we met were lovely and great fun to speak too.
All the facilities were brilliant throughout .
We had the most amazing trip.
Communication was all very smooth! Leading up to and during.
Great value for money!
Very reliable!
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Email Oliver | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The one and only Damian…… best tour guide ever !!!
Wooooow where do I even begin !!! This was the most serene experience myself and my fiance have ever had. The company Suricata were so amazing to help organize the entire trip. Not only we came for the unforgettable safari trip but it was also a special moment for me to propose to my fiancé. They helped with every single detail to helping with the setup of my dream proposal at the Suricata boma lodge. Will never forget it !!!
Now the safari….
Absolutely magicalllllll. We arrived in Arusha and greated by the legendary mister T who was an absolute gentleman from the start to finish. He checked us in to explain the entire program that we chose which was the 4 days safari (more then enough). We were then greated by our tour guide who I have to say in all honesty, I’ve been on many trips and I’ve never had anything close to someone as this phenomenal tour guide Damian !! He was so much fun that he made our trip even more special. Not only did he know the entire ins and outs of the entire trip but we managed to see the BIG FIVE because of him !!! Thank you Damian for being a rock star during this unforgettable journey. I would definitely request for him !!!
Definitely coming back and most definitely having Suricata help organize the entire journey. Worth every penny !!!
Thank you for this once in a life time experience 🤩🤩🤩
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Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience!
We did the 4 day mid-range group Safari, and it was an amazing experience. Our guide was Melita, a really nice guy that made everything great for us during the game drives. We got to see the Big 5 (being the leopard with its cub up on a three eating their prey and many lions also with their cubs) and cheetahs right after a hunt. He was also very attentive to our group needs and wishes, so every time someone said that wished to see a specific type of bird or animal, he would keep an eye for it.
We stayed at 1 lodge (the Suricata Boma Lodge) and 2 busch camps during our safari. The lodge got us speechless, it was really much more than what we would expect. It is located right next to Lake Manyara, so the view from the pool is stunning.
The busch camps were also very comfortable, with hot water in the shower and located in places with beautiful views (the first one is on Serengeti and the second one on Ngorogoro). On the first one, we got to see hyenas, zebras and even a hippo, and we could hear a lion walking by in the middle of the night. On the second one, there were many buffalos around. Definitely an amazing experience!
All the meals were very good, not only on the lodge/busch camps, but also on the lunches prepared by Suricata’s chef.
Would definitely recommend!
Pro tip: book directly with them through WhatsApp for better prices.
