Hilary and Martin - owners of Suricata Safaris
Suricata Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 50-100 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
Email Yani | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
We had an incredible four day safari with Rasta Man. He was an excellent guide and did an amazing job finding the Big Five. He always made sure we had the best position to see the animals clearly and take great photos. He is very knowledgeable about wildlife and the local tribal communities, and he taught us so much throughout the safari. He was also friendly, patient, and made the whole experience unforgettable! Thank you so much Rasta Man!
From the moment I contacted Suricata Safaris, Grace was very friendly and quick to provide all the information needed to book the safari. When our airline cancelled our flight last minute, Grace quickly arranged a pickup from Kilimanjaro instead of Arusha and stayed very responsive throughout the entire situation, which was extremely reassuring!
It was truly an incredible experience, and we highly recommend Rasta Man and Suricata Safaris to anyone planning a safari!
A trip like no other I’ve taken!
We chose this medium level safari thinking the accommodations, food and service wouldn’t be great but every aspect of this tour far exceeded our expectations! From the beginning when I was working with Grace to arrange our safari to the last night in the Arusha hotel everything was top notch!
All of our accommodations were first rate…even the bush camp tent had, two separate bedrooms, a large living area and two en-suite bathrooms! The two other lodges and the Arusha hotel were also excellent. All meals were included in this tour and they were excellent. We even had hot lunches while on safari!
Charles, our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the animals and parks. He made sure we saw every animal! He, along with Grace, was also so helpful when we needed to make a change in our tour. Just the best service from both of these people!
In short, I can recommend this safari with Suricata with no reservations!
reliable
An adventure I’ll never forget, had a brilliant and friendly tour guide Jesse who was very helpful and taught us a lot!
Email Sudeep | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All the Animals, Wonderful Experience
Our travel party was two families of 4.
Thanks to our excellent guides Filex and Amiri, we were able to see everyone’s favorite animals - plenty of lions, elephants, cheetahs, and even a few rhinos. Everyone left thrilled.
We settled on Suricata after doing a thorough price comparison and combing through review feedback. They lived up to our expectations. We had minor car issues that the drivers handled admirably
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Email Joarold | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 days with 9 mates across Serengeti, Crater & Tarangire
Organizing a 5-day run for nine of us was bound to be chaotic, but Suricata Safaris handled our group surprisingly well. We split into two cruisers, which turned out great for legroom and capturing camera angles on the move.
Our lead guide Jeremy (along with Alex in the second vehicle) coordinated everything via radio so neither rig missed out. Highlights were definitely the morning in Central Serengeti—where we sat watching two lions near a waterhole before any crowd arrived—and the sheer scale of elephant herds down in Tarangire. The long dusty drives between parks can get exhausting, but Jeremy kept the energy up with good banter and local history. Food at the tented camps was solid, vehicles were clean every morning, and the team was dead punctual. Solid choice if you're traveling in a bigger group.
GR
Email kelvin henry | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3-day friends' trip across Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro!
Four of us booked a quick 3-day circuit with Suricata Safaris, and Jeremy was an absolute masterclass of a safari guide. He didn't just drive us—his deep environmental knowledge transformed the entire experience. On our first afternoon, we spent five hours traversing Lake Manyara, where Jeremy guided us directly to tree-climbing lions perched in acacias and massive baboon troops. The next day, after driving into the Serengeti for an eight-hour stretch across the plains, his instincts brought us face-to-face with a leopard resting on a kopje alongside vast herds of wildebeest. We wrapped up the trip with five hours inside Ngorongoro Crater, spotting rare black rhinos, wallowing hippos, and lions lounging right beside our vehicle. The extended land cruiser fit our group and camera gear easily, and the coordination was flawless throughout!
BR
Email Pedro Simões | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding experience
It was our first ever safari experience, me and my wife absolutely loved everything during the 5 day safari and our guide Jerry made it even better. Highly recommend Suricata Safaris for future safaris :)
DE
Email Steffen Baecker | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Quick 3-day loop with 7 of us — Jeremy was brilliant.
Travelled through Tarangire and the Ngorongoro highlands with a family crew of seven. With three generations in one vehicle, things could have easily felt crammed, but the extended land cruiser gave everyone proper legroom and window access. Jeremy kept the momentum steady without rushing us through animal sightings. We ended up catching massive elephant pods beneath the baobabs and spotted two black rhinos along the crater floor. Clear communication from Suricata Safaris from day one. Highly worth it.
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Email Valentina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Inside a documentary - A DREAM!
I did a 5 days safari (middle range).
Our driver GERARD was EXCELLENT!
We spent all the days together and he drove us everywhere and make sure we could see all the animals. He was replying to all our questions and always make sure everyone was ok with photos and videos before leaving.
The accomaditons were really cool except for the 1st and last night in Arusha where I would have expect a better accommodation.
I didn’t like the idea of paying 5% surcharge when doing the 80% payment at the arrival because bringing all those cash is not easy.
TR
Email Onat | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Gerard was an excellent guide and driver who made our Suricata Safari an unforgettable experience.
Our safari with Suricata Safari was made truly exceptional by our guide and driver, Gerard. He was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and had an incredible ability to spot wildlife that we would never have seen on our own. He always made us feel safe, answered every question with enthusiasm, and ensured we had the best possible experience throughout the trip. Gerard is a real asset to the company, and I would highly recommend requesting him if you book a safari.
That said, there were two aspects of the overall experience that were disappointing. First, the company applies a 5% surcharge for card payments, which was not clearly communicated upfront and felt like an unnecessary hidden cost. Greater transparency about payment fees would improve the customer experience.
Second, the pre-safari stay at SG Hotels in Arusha did not meet the standard we expected. The hotel felt dated, and the rooms and overall hospitality environment were old and uncomfortable. Given the otherwise premium safari experience, choosing a better partner hotel would make a significant difference.
Another drawback was that the company mixed mid-range and camping guests in the same safari vehicle, resulting in unnecessary delays and logistical inefficiencies at nearly every stop as different accommodation drop-offs and pick-ups had to be coordinated. This seemed like an issue with other company vehicles and needs to be corrected!
Overall, the safari itself was fantastic thanks to Gerard, but improving payment transparency and upgrading the accommodation in Arusha would make the experience even better.