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 Maurice | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical we saw the big five the guide Lewis very kind and attentive to our needs
In family very good moment we see the big five we make serrengetti et ngogoro three days and I think for family is the max 3 days because we are tired but it was very wonderful
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Email Patty | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Big Five, Bush Nights & Balloon Rides – Our Dream Safari
Our safari with Frederik was nothing short of extraordinary. Right from the beginning, he showed incredible dedication to making this journey unforgettable. He made sure we had the best possible experience at every turn — patiently stopping at animal sightings, getting us impressively close while always being respectful of the animals and their space. His deep knowledge of the wildlife, the landscape, and their behaviors during the drives was truly impressive. It’s obvious that he loves what he does, and that enthusiasm was contagious.
Every part of the trip was perfectly organized — from the smooth daily schedule to the seamless logistics. The accommodations were top-tier, a true 10/10, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged, including a spectacular hot air balloon flight that left us speechless. The meals were also consistently delicious.
Highlights for me included our peaceful lunch breaks surrounded by giraffes and elephants, spotting countless animals (yes, including the Big Five!), and spending the night in luxury tents right in the heart of the bush. It was glamping at its finest — falling asleep to the sounds of the wild was pure magic.
Overall, this trip wasn’t just amazing — it was off-the-charts, a solid 12 out of 10.
I’ll absolutely return for another safari with Frederik and will be recommending him to anyone dreaming of a true African adventure.
Email Jake | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Extremely professional, ensuring an outstanding experience.
We went on the mid-range 4 day group Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our 4 Day Safari was everything that we hoped for when we booked it. Frederick, our guide, was the absolute best! Not only is he a great driver and knows how to position the car for great photos, but he is incredibly knowledgeable about all the wildlife, the environment and the history of the area. This meant that we learned a lot on our Safari and that helped to make it such a memorable experience. I highly recommend requesting Frederick when you book your Safari, you will not be disappointed and we would love him to guide us again! The camps we stayed at were fantastic - you feel immersed in the wild, but also safe and comfortable. Suricata lodge is outstanding and was the perfect place to spend our last night. Everything ran smoothly, including the airport transfers eventhough our flight was delayed. We would absolutely use Suricata again, and don’t forget to ask for Frederick!
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Email Aswathy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience and very safe and organised
We did a two day safari covering Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangeri
National park. We had two lovely days spotting a lot of animals. It felt like we are in a national geographic video. We will recommend the safari with Suricata Safaris. Our guide, Assad, was very professional and we would recommend him to our friends and family.
Very well organised, amazing trip
The Trip was absolutely stunning. Starting with the communication before the trip, the pick up, the pre and post safari briefing. The safari itself was the absolute highlight, our guide was incredible, answering all our questions and spotting animals we would never have found ourselves. We got so lucky and I can highly recommend this company as you’ll feel very well assisted!
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
dream safari
The safari couldn't have been better for us! Our guide was super nice and told us a lot about the animals and the surrounding area. We felt very well looked after. We were also picked up by the bus, and the night before and after the safari was included, as well as meals throughout the entire trip. Thank you so much for this experience!
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Email Dylan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and experienced group, treated us like family.
Just left Tanzania, first time in Africa, first time Safari. My girlfriend (30) and I (33) had the most amazing time with Suricata Safari. Our guide was Damian and chef was Salim, I highly recommend them. Damian was super cool and knowledgeable, he was highly experienced in navigating the parks, and seemed to have the upper hand on the other Safari Cruisers. You do need a bit of luck in the parks but with Damian it seemed like we were always getting lucky. We saw lions at 4 different occasions at our first day in the Serengeti, along with the rare Seval cat. The 2nd day we were not only able to track down a cheetah but the cheetah was with 3 - 2 week old cubs, the moment was priceless and we were lucky to have Damian to make it happen.
If you want the ultimate camping safari experience, I highly recommend Suricata Safari. Camping isn’t for everyone but my girlfriend and I are used to, and enjoy the ‘man verse wild’ atmosphere. It is a typical tent, they are waterproof! You get the essentials for sleeping. . Pillow, bed mat, sleeping bag. There are nice bathrooms with showers at each camp ground (bring a towel or 2), along with a cooking area and dining area for the 3 meals received everyday.
The food was delicious, our chef Salim cooked a feast for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day for the group of 6. There was no shortage of food and they were very tasty, well balanced meals. Alcohol was available to purchase at each campground if you’re interested in a beverage during sunset or with dinner.
We did 2 days in the Serengeti, 1 day at Ngorongoro Crater, and 1 day at Tarangire Park. They were all beautiful and unique in their own ways. We grouped with 2 other young couples and we all had an amazing time.
We both absolutely want to relive this vacation in the future and will most definitely be using Suricata Safari again. Also I would not want to revisit without Damian and Salim guiding and cooking for us again.
It would be so cool to find a few friends to join us next time, to make our own group of 5 or 6 and spend a few nights in the Serengeti. We saw so much in 2 days (1 night) in the Serengeti but it is such a huge national park, it is impossible to explore the entire park in such little time.
Visit Tanzania Safaris with Suricata! You will not regret it!
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Email Hayley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The trip of a lifetime!!!
We had the most incredible time with Suricata safaris!! We did the 4 day budget camping package and it was amazing. Pickup from the airport was smooth and on time. Our accommodation at the hotel the first night was clean and tidy and staff was very friendly. For the safari, our tour guide Damian and our chef Saleem were so awesome!! Damian was extremely knowledgeable and kind, and answered all of our questions. He got word over the radio about a cheetah about 30 mins away and he knew exactly how to get us there, which is impressive because the serengeti is massive! We arrived just in time to see a cheetah and her two week old cubs which was so special and my personal highlight of the trip. We also saw many lions, elephants, a rare serval cat, monkeys, endangered black rhinos, and so so much more. Saleem our chef was very sweet and spoiled us with the most delicious meals every day as well, we kept joking that we were going to take him home with us when we left. We visited the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, and tarangire national parks. I was blown away by how stunning and unique each place was, they all have so much to offer. I've been wanting to visit tanzania since I was a young child and this trip exceeded all of my expectations!! We already can't wait to come back, and we'll be requesting Damian and Saleem when we do because they are a dream team! Thank you Suricata safaris for the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Ilias | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Only for people who want a proper, fantastic and safe Safari Experience
The experience with Suricata for our safari was a success from hello. Everything was arranged by whatsapp and emails without any delay or problem. We were received in the airport, taken to a very nice hotel (organized by them) and another person came to brief us on our trip details.
It was at that time we realized that it would be cold at this time of the year, and that we needed coats. The company organized it and within two hours an old lady arrived with coats that we purchased cheaply – and saved our life
Next day we were picked up by our guide and driver, Freddy, who was an incredible host and guide. He has vast knowledge of his field, knew the paths, the spots, explained everything in detail – especially to our 9 and 12 year old sons. He was very communicative, professional and polite. We got a LOT of information, not only about the animals, but also about the Masai tribes, life in Tanzania, conservation etc. It was a real pleasure to have him show us around.
The camps we stayed in, were simply magical and out of this world.
The company performed 100%. In addition to this, for the half day we had to spend after the safari in Arusha, they organized a half day city tour and we saw a lot of interesting things in Arusha.
In total, Suricata is a very professional company that delivers what promised with quality and style and I would recommend them without any reservation.
Email Angel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Our guides were truly fantastic! So professional and helpful whenever he could!
Had a fantastic time! Our guides - Elias and Malita - were phenomenal. They were highly knowledgeable in animals and terrain, and somehow managed to locate all the animals we were hoping to find! We were fed incredibly well by Chef Tito, who cooked some of the best food I’ve had in Africa. Thank you Suricata Safari!
