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David S   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Nov 1, 2023

Email David S  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Outstanding experience
5/5

There are 2000 safari tour operators. I have experience only with Suricata. Communication with the office was easy and prompt via Whatsap. The descriptions were accurate. The tour was made outstanding by the tour guide, Freddy. He has an amazing knowledge of plants and animals in great detail which he shares with enthusiasm. He has a wonderful sense of humor. The food was excellent. The lodging (we stayed at the medium price level) was excellent and the stay in the Suricata Boma lodge was jaw dropping stunning. All of the staff lived the culture of "Welcome" and made us feel part of a family. There were a few glitches with the front office, but the company responded rapidly and handled the problems with grace, which to me is a mark of honesty and excellence. I highly recommend tours with this company.

Charlotte   –  
Germany DE
Visited: October 2023 Reviewed: Oct 30, 2023

Email Charlotte  |  under20 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Absolutely top
5/5

We were for 3 days with Suricata Safari in the Serengeti National Park and in the Ngorongoro Crater and what can I say it was just sooo great! It was top organized and we saw many animals very close!
Our humorous guide Mandela was simply the best! He knew a lot about the Tanzanian wildlife, could answer any of our questions and always brought us as close as possible to the animals!
Highlights of our safari trip were definitely the lion mother with her still very small baby lions & a cheetah with his cubs!
Also for our physical well-being was well taken care of, because Musa enchanted us for breakfast, lunch & dinner with his dishes!
From the organization (the evening before: safari briefing by Daniel) to the end of our safari, we felt completely comfortable and well taken care of
with Suricata Safaris and would book any time again through them and ask for Mandela as a guide!

Monica   –  
Romania RO
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Sep 8, 2023

Email Monica  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The review below is the personal opinion of Monica and not that of SafariBookings.
Mixed
3/5

Overall, the adventure went well. In detail, we saw wild animals - that's why we went to Tanzania in the first place - and sometimes they were so close... right next to the jeep's front wheel OMG. We had Mister T, Lewis, Silas as our guides and Piu as a chef in Ngorongoro. On the first day of the safari, the jeep had issues when it exceeded 35 km/h, and we lost a few hours trying to fix it at a Mad Max-style service center :). The response was that it could be repaired if taken elsewhere for a part, and all of us in the group chose to continue using it as it was. On the second day, a different jeep, a different guide, and a different group: this time, the gearbox broke down right before entering the park, before the ticket gate. After a few phone calls done by Silas, we were told that it would be fixed in an hour. After an hour, we were told it would take another 2 hours. After the first hour of the two, we were informed that we would receive a replacement vehicle around 3 - 4:30 pm. After a while, Silas managed to persuade another driver (just entering the park) from a different company to take each of us to our respective accommodations - we drove for 6 hours with only a few stops because it was already getting dark, and the driver didn't have time to return back safely. The vehicles were not properly checked, which posed risks (what if we were already near the group of relaxed lions we photographed next to the front wheel? What if the vehicle didn't start? I'm sure Silas would have found solutions, but I would have preferred not to have these worries :). The first night of accommodation was at Boma Lodge - excellent lodging and food. The second night was at An'gata Lodge - MASH-style tents, a dedicated team - we were escorted to and from the tents by a team member using walkie-talkies; good food. The third night was at a camping tent, and the toilet/shower area needs improvements. Good food cooked by Piu. During the night we were visited by zebras OMG :) I'm glad that, overall, the safari was a success. We took memorable photos/videos and returned safely, with no unpleasant incidents regarding food. I can recommend improvements in communication between guides and tourists AND regular technical checks of the vehicles. Regarding tips, I agree with it up to the point where there is so much pressure that it can be believed that salaries are not paid from the money tourists pay for the safari (and it's not a small amount), and guides rely solely on tips. I hope that is not the case.

Noemi   –  
Italy IT
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Aug 14, 2023

Email Noemi  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A great Company attentive ti the customer
5/5

We have chosen suricata safari among many companies and different estimates, certainly the company with the best value for money. The safari was splendid, well organized as timing, excellent and fresh food every day, clean and comfortable accommodation. Our guide Freddie made the safari easy and informative, he was an expert guide and we were able to see so many animals. Do not hesitate to trust this company! I recommend the mid-range safari as the accommodations are comfortable but at the same time you have the opportunity to be in close contact with nature.

Rachelle   –  
Australia AU
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Aug 14, 2023

Email Rachelle  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing experience with delicious food and an incredible team
5/5

First time in Tanzania with my sister and had an amazing time with the team at Suricata. Our guide; Gordon was incredibly accommodating and made sure all members of our group were well taken care of. He also has a vast amount of knowledge to share and a keen eye for spotting the incredible wildlife in the parks. Our chef;

Tito also of himself with all the freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinners we had over for days. Food was top tier and catered to everyone's diets! All tents were prepared and packed perfectly each time we arrived at the campsites by the team of porters behind the scenes.

Speaking of camping, I am not a huge fan of it but this experience certainly made it a comfortable experience.

Transactions were handled smoothly and instructions were clear for each day and activity would proceed. Our group were also very lucky to have seen the big 5 and more on our first two days (four on the first day) with a day to spare. Would highly recommend this team. Asante sana! Thank you for having usp

Alexander   –  
Germany DE
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Aug 10, 2023

Email Alexander  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

The best Safari tour operator in Tanzania
5/5

Our 6 day camping safari with Suricata was really, really great. We saw everything we wanted and even more.
Rocky is the BEST guide. He is funny, friendly and knows so much about the parks and the animals.

Camping was really good, the company selected great camp sites. The food was perfect. Our cook Jamesi prepared fresh meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner and every meal was delicious.

I highly recommend going on a Safari with Suricata.

Pedro S   –  
Switzerland CH
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 25, 2023

Email Pedro S  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Exceptional experience
5/5

Me and my girlfriend were on the 5-day midrange group safari tour. Really great range of national parks (Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro), fantastic food (especially compared to food other safari companies provided to their customers) and luxurious glamping sites and lodges. Our ranger/guide Ezekiel really did an awesome job to show us the best spots of all, provided us with basically unlimited knowledge about flora and fauna and was a genuinely good guy. It was definitely an exceptional experience worth the money! 10/10

Sara   –  
Germany DE
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 21, 2023

Email Sara  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Safari
5/5

We booked a five day safari including Tarangire National Park, Manyara National Park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro National Park and chose the tented lodging option.

In a group of six tourists we started the safari the next morning. Our guide Louis did a great job. He was really knowledgeable about the animals and brought us around safely. He was able to spot even the most hidden animals so we could see all of the big 5! For some of the days we were accompanied by a chef who cooked great lunches for us.

We stayed at the Suricata Boma lodge for two nights. This Lodge was just incredible - maybe even the nicest place I have ever stayed in! The tented lodges we stayed in were also beautiful. We always had a hot shower after the game drive, comfortable beds and delicious dinners.

Overall we are really satisfied with the safari! It was even better than expected. Thank you very much for that incredible experience.

Familiy Santos&Silva   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: July 2023 Reviewed: Jul 14, 2023

Email Familiy Santos&Silva  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The best forever
5/5

The best Safari enterprise with the best guide, DAMIAN a good person, driver and expert about wild life. 5 stars to him. Thank you to be part of ours memories.

Willem   –  
Curacao CW
Visited: June 2022 Reviewed: Jul 4, 2023

Email Willem  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Suricata Safaris provided great end-to-end service with support of amazing staff; highly recommended
5/5

"Silas and Salim were the perfect safari guides for our trip to Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. They were both knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate about wildlife. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a safe and enjoyable experience.

We saw all of the Big Five on our safari, including lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes. Silas was an excellent wildlife spotter and he was able to find animals that we would have never seen on our own. He was also very knowledgeable about the animals and the parks. He told us interesting facts about the animals and their behavior.

Salim was an amazing chef. He prepared delicious meals using fresh, local ingredients. He also took into account our dietary restrictions. We never went hungry on our safari!

Both Silas and Salim were very friendly and accommodating. They made us feel welcome and comfortable. They were always happy to answer our questions and help us in any way they could.

Silas is a very patient and experienced guide. He was able to find animals that we would have never seen on our own, even when they were well-camouflaged.
Salim is a very creative and talented chef. He was able to prepare delicious meals using a variety of ingredients, even when we had specific dietary restrictions.
Both Silas and Salim are very passionate about wildlife conservation. They told us about the work that they do to protect the animals in the parks that we visited.
They are both very funny and charming people. They kept us entertained throughout the safari with their jokes and stories. We had an outstanding time on our safari with Silas and Salim.

We were also very impressed with the overall organization of our safari. Suricata Safaris took care of everything, from arranging our additional tours and accommodation to arranging our transfers and activities. We didn't have to worry about a thing, which made our trip even more enjoyable. A special shoutout to Mr. T, Ally, and Hilary Chrispine.

Overall, we had an outstanding safari experience with Suricata Safaris. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a safari in Tanzania."

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