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 Regina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
professional
we were absolutely satisfied with the whole trip. the accomodations, especially the Suricata Boma Lodge, were amazing as a 5star hotel. the staff was very polite and cheersful everywhere. our guide, Felix was also very kind and well-informed, Daniel, the operator was nice and helpful.
ps: wear slippers during the game drives, because you can have a better sight if you stand on the seats (without shoes ofc) and it is easier to take the slippers than the boots on and off.
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Email Anders Ericsson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great service and safari
We arrived in Zanzibar late november and had talked about going to the mainland on safari. After talking to alot of companies we nearly gave up on the safari drem, but then we came i contact with Suricata Safari and within 24 hours we had a safari planned and booked. During the booking Suricata was very helpful with answering all of our questions and made sure we felt safe during the whole process.
During our safari tour they kept checking in and making sure everything was fine. During the safari we had a very good guide who made sure we got alot of information about the animals we saw and the national parks we visited. Overall a great experience with nothing to complain about.
Safari experience with the best team
Very well organised, best staff!
They were super involved to give us the best tour. Caring for all members of our group (allergies, special needs…), you feel taken care off for the very beginning till the end. They always give you all the information and recommendations you need. Very kind and friendly staff, always with a smile, you can tell they are very passionate about their job and experts in what they do.
Food was something else, delicious, varied, local, everything that we can ask for. We had an amazing chef.
The guide and driver (Luther) was always looking forward to give us the best view of the wildlife and find as much animals as possible. He knew perfectly where to go to spot them, and gives a lot of explanations for us to understand what we are watching. Even if the roads are crazy, we felt super safe while he drove all along. He created a really nice environment in the jeep and gave us an unforgettable tour.
And you can see other drivers of the company are also doing the same thing.
The Safari was incredible, we were so lucky because of the season, but also because of the staff experience, and got to see many things, including the big five.
If you are hesitating to do a Safari, go for it! And if you choose to do it with Suricata, that’ll be the best choice for sure: Local company, great, passionate and experienced staff, best food, well organised, a very complete experience to enjoy.
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Email Carla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstading! Totally recommended!
It was amazing! All the services offered were 10/10. The staff was outstanding, with special mention to our driver and guide, Luther, and our cook. Before arrival, I was really worried about the food as I’m allergic to fish and seafood, but there was really any problem. There were many options to choose from and every dish more delicious than the other. No complaints about the organisation as the schedule was followed millimetrically. Nonetheless, it is also really important to mention that we were remarkably lucky with the people we shared the trip with. It was a very natural and easy-going environment. We made a great team! Do not hesitate to book with them. They will be especially concerned about all your needs. They are the BEST!
Email Jessica | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful, warm members of staff
We had a wonderful experience on our tour to the Serengeti; we were looked after by so many kindly people, whose goodness will never be forgotten.
To name just three wonderful humans who work for this company: Chebanee - a wildlife expert with such passion and knowledge, of both landscape and animals, that there are no questions which go unanswered; John - a man who, before the Safari, visited us to share key information regarding the tour and then collected us at the end of our Safari, driving us so very far, to our hotel - a friendly, kind and accomplished man; Salim - an excellent person whose food is so delicious that you want to dance with happiness while you eat.
These men worked tirelessly to make sure we were all safe, comfortable, well-fed and incredibly happy.
Thank you, always, Chebanee, John and Salim.
With warmth,
Jessica & Joshua
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Email Pauline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3-day safari with Suricata
My mother and I went on a 3-day safari with Suricata Safari in November 2025 (Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serval Wildlife) and we were delighted from beginning to end.
First of all, our driver Fani was always very punctual and flexible with the schedules.
Our French-speaking guide Charles made our safari an unforgettable experience, thanks to him we were able to see a multitude of different species, always respecting them. We always had as much time as we wanted to admire or take photos. He also shared his extensive knowledge of the parks, the animals, and Tanzania itself. Charles is a kind, interesting and very friendly guide!!
Regarding the accommodations, we slept 3 nights at Jevas Hotel, a very satisfactory hotel in the center of Arusha, and we spent one night in a tent at a campsite (campsite with sanitary facilities and a swimming pool!!) with a hot meal in the evening, prepared by our chef James, who delighted us!
We also visited a Masai village with a presentation of their traditional dance. A little disappointed with the visit to the village because the Masai quickly ask for money in addition to the price of the visit, but this remains independent of the safari agency.
In addition, all the meals offered during the safaris were hot and excellent.
On the last day, we visited the Serval Wild Life hotel where we were able to see, pet, feed and photograph the animals.
Small bonus: the safari agency is very responsive via WhatsApp and was able to answer all our questions as quickly as possible.
In summary, we had a magical, timeless experience and we highly recommend this agency which allowed us to realize our dream in the best conditions!
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Email Sergio Abisambra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really open and attentive guy who knows a lot and wants to make the experience the best
Really amazing experience, starting with the booking, always attentive and resolving all the doubts, it's clear how organized they are. Once we started, our guide Melita was incredible, knowing all the spots to see the different animals, he was in contact with the rangers by radio so also communicating always where to go.
Also our big chef Salim, he prepared really incredible food so we always had been nourished too so well.
Until the end another staff of suricata (Daniel) he came in to the hotel to see us and ask how was everything and to see if there's something to improve or change.
It was an amazing Safari and suricata made it much better, being so attentive and searching the best to all the group
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Email Klara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best experience
We had the best safari experience with our guide Melita and our cook Salim. Salim prepared the most delicious meals and was a pleasure to be around. Melita managed to find the Big 5 and was the most fun guide we could wish for.
Thank you!!
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Email Stefano | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
Everything perfect, excellent accommodation and excellent food. All the Suricata staff has always been available.
Felix exceptional guide.
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Email Aleksander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Made me fall in love with Tanzania
Suricata Safari made me fall in love with Africa, and Tanzania. Everything from when I was picked up on the airport to when I left has been so amazing that it's difficult to spell out in words.
Our guide and driver Charles was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw all the big 5, most of them on several occasions. The chef Mukhucin was amazing and made some of the best and diverse food I have ever tasted. Make sure to tip them well!
The camping spots were very good and most of them even had hot water for showering. I would recommend bringing some earplugs though since the animals can make quite some noise at night. We had everything from small dik-dik to elephants visiting our camps so you really get to get close to the wildlife. Also, if you are going to Ngorongoro, make sure to bring some warm clothes.
The only criticism I have is that when I was going to Serengeti we were a bit late and didn't get that much out of the day, and in Ngorongoro two other people were joining our group and there was an issue with the permit which made us all very late for the crater. They did solve this in a very good way though and I was very pleased with how it all turned out.
I am for sure returning to Tanzania after this experience!
