50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A day to remember
Right up there with the very best day tours anywhere in the world. Ian is such an engaging guide and Matobo NP is simply breathtaking. A wonderful day that I’ll remember forever.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fabulous guide, magical safari
This trip was just amazing, magical and unforgettable. Amani our guide was lovely and dedicated. And so patient to find animals and explains us everything we need to know. Thanks you so much Amani and you’re welcome in Paris anytime !
Before the safari the communication with the agency was super smooth. Innocent was here to help and plan our honey moon as we wanted. We enjoyed so much and we recommend 100%.
US
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing!
On Day 1, we were picked up from our hotel, which was not part of the Suricata network (but Hillary helped make it happen for us) and taken to a meeting spot, where we met up with our first guide, Max, who took us to Tarangire National Park. Max was very knowledgeable and gave us important information on the park itself and the animals. He was also super flexible, stopping anytime we needed to snap a photo or get a closer look. We then stopped for a delicious lunch (shoutout to Tito, who was our chef throughout the 4 days we were there). Unlike other companies who provided boxed lunches, Suricata provided a nice spread, which included a stew, rice, veggies, & fresh fruit. We then continued on our game drive after lunch, at which point we were taken back to our meeting point. There, a driver took us to the Twiga campsite. Overall, everything was very well coordinated; however, when we got to the campsite, our driver didn’t give us much information on where to check in. Luckily, another chef, James, helped us get settled in. Of note, Twiga offers both a tenting and lodge option. Our package included the camping, but seeing as how you’re in an enclosed property with no wildlife in sight (other than the Maribou Stork - one of the ugly 5), we decided to upgrade to the lodge. Worth a few extra bucks, in our opinion. We were also provided with a free walking tour of the village - an unexpected extra perk that gave an insight to the local village. Definitely recommend it.
On days 2-4, we had Rocky as our guide. He was an absolute rockstar. He took us to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro NP, & The Crater. He was an amazing guide - beyond knowledgeable about ALL the animals (especially if you’re an avid birder - we didn’t start off as one, but definitely ended as one thanks to Rocky’s enthusiasm and expertise). Rocky was patient, funny, accommodating, and just an overall great guy. Also of note, he has an incredible knack for spotting creatures from a wild distance. How he spotted that python on the side of the road, I have no clue! We were truly lucky to have him. Even when we decided last minute to do a hot air balloon ride, Rocky went out of his way to ensure that we were able to book it with ease. The Safari network is strong!
We camped on nights 2 & 3. Beyond worth it. We could have opted for a lodge on these nights too, but if you want to embrace the adventure of camping with hyenas, lions, giraffes, buffalos, and elephants, we highly recommend you go for it. You will be in great hands.
We had delicious meals throughout the safari. Tito cooked a special meal for breakfast, lunch, & dinner that highlighted local ingredients, which really enhanced the experience, especially if trying new foods is of interest. Also of note, one of our group members had a stomach ache on the second day, and Tito whipped up a special concoction that provided her with relief in a short 30 mins. He’s amazing!
As a final last touch, Daniel met us at our hotel at the end of the Safari to ensure that our tour met our expectations. He wanted to make sure we arrived comfortably and that we had what we needed for the next part of our stay in Tanzania. He was able to arrange private transport to the airport for us - definitely nicer and less expensive compared to any other option.
In short, if you’re looking for a Safari company, we would highly recommend Suricata. You’ll get a personalized experience and memories to last a lifetime. This is just the beginning…. (iykyk)
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An extraordinary experience!
My three children and I went on a week-long safari with Omary. The professionalism, kindness and friendliness of our guide, Omary (with whom we really had a great time!!!), made this trip truly extraordinary. Omary's enthusiasm and love for Tanzania rubbed off on us, introducing us not only to the wonders of the parks, the beauty of the animals (we managed to see the big five!!!!!!) and the plants, but also to the extraordinary strength of the Tanzanian people. We returned to Italy richer than when we left!!!
Martina
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Big 5 with Damien
This safari was truely the most amazing experience! Suricata was an amazing company and I would absolutely recommend this trip to anyone. My partner and I did the 5 day safari and had a great group and met some lovely people along the way.
Our guide Damien was amazing and always got us great spots to see the animals from. He worked really hard and we managed to spot all of the big 5 on our trip. He was friendly and very informative, and had a great sense of humour!!
The camping was a great experience and it was amazing to camp in the national parks. Chef James’s food was exceptional and I was blown away by the quality of the food. The whole team was very accommodating and I was impressed that the safari cars were washed down at the end of each day.
The whole team was always punctual and very professional. We had the best time and will 100% be back and would love to do another safari with Suricata!
IT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great 11 days trip
I had a great experience with Native tours. The trip was organized in an excellent way, all activities and tours were planned perfectly and everything was smooth. The selected hotels and lodges were also of a great quality. Our guide and driver Chris went above and beyond to make sure our Uganda trip was one to remember and he definitely succeeded! I would not hesitate to recommend Native if you plan to visit this beautiful country.
AE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fun, very friendly, insightful and reliable
Had an amazing time on our Safari in Uganda with Kange Safaris. From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience. We visited Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi. We saw a variety of animals, even more than we expected. Watching lions, elephants and a family of gorillas was incredible.
We also got to learn a lot about the local culture. Dancing with the locals was a happy highlight and made us feel really connected to the people there.
Our guide was fantastic, very friendly and had plenty of information to offer about whatever we saw.
I highly recommend going for a Safari with Kange Safaris. It was a heartwarming experience that we'll never forget.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thanks for the excellent organisation of our tour. We had a great time an saw a lot.
Thanks for the excellent organisation of our tour. We had a great time an saw a lot of nature and animals. Peter was a great guide with a deep knowledge of all the sites an animals and explained us so much. He was a great help in all the tasks performed and wonderfully managed every difficult situation. We will recommend your business.
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Way beyond our expectations!
Our dream come true trip started with the help of an absolutely amazing agent -
Mirene S Bishikwabo. She helped us to cater our trip to our needs and wishes.
It was 11 days Safari and 3 days of resort in Zanzibar.
Her meticulous preparation was put in absolutely perfect action.
We are in awe of how seamless our journey was from the beginning to the end.
It was a private Safari for a family of 3 adults.
Meeting our guide Joel Thobias was a blessing on its own. His heart, care for animals, knowledge of animal behaviour and his driving skills were absolutely outstanding. Our 11 day journey wouldn’t be the same without him.
Seeing the Big five wasn’t our priority, it was just part of our out of this world experience, but we’ve also seen and heard so many birds and insects, small mammals, we experienced the bush fires, the most remarkable sceneries.
I knew that we would be late for the famous wildebeest migration, but mentioned to Joel anyway and he brought us to the last few thousand still migrating…
Thank you Joel!
I don’t know how it is possible, but the people in all the lodges were so amazing!
In Lake Manyara, the lodge where we spent three nights we felt like we were a part of the family. It
Coming back to Serenity Ilona lodge was like coming to your long lost friends.
The Maasai Boma accommodations were absolutely amazing.
Food was plenty and fantastic!
The Reef and Beach resort in Zanzibar was great end to our trip.
We are still counting our blessings that we chose Paradise & Wilderness as our Safari company.
We will come back again soon!
PL
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just excellent!!!!!
A wonderful organizer with an individual approach to each client. Unforgettable views and memories, very nice guides who are passionate about what they do. Thank you once again Sylwia for such a nice time.
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