SK
50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable authentic African safari!
Our first camping safari in the African wilderness was an unforgettable adventure that exceeded our expectations. We dreamed of experiencing real African wildlife, but never imagined how close we would actually get.
From the beginning, Monametsi was extremely helpful and flexible, accommodating all our requests and following the agreed itinerary exactly. We were initially nervous about sending money in advance to an unfamiliar African agency, but everything was delivered as promised. We particularly appreciated his help arranging a scenic helicopter flight over the Okavango Delta.
Our guide, Daylos, was highly experienced and had an impressive knowledge of the African wilderness. Sometimes we had to smile because what left us absolutely speechless seemed like just another ordinary day at the office for him. But we suppose that after spending so many years among lions and elephants, you eventually get used to having such extraordinary neighbours!
The wildlife encounters were simply incredible – elephants and hyenas visiting our camps, a lion walking around our camp at night, and elephants feeding and bathing right in front of us at the Khwai River. These memories will stay with us forever.
The camping experience and food deserve five stars!
Our spacious tents were surprisingly comfortable, with warm water prepared every morning and evening. Special thanks to our wonderful cook, who prepared delicious meals over an open fire, even baking a cake in the middle of the bush! His kindness and genuine care made every evening special.
We loved having our own private, open-sided safari vehicle, which brought us incredibly close to nature. The cooler with chilled drinks, including beer and wine arranged at our request, was another thoughtful touch.
There were a few challenges, including a vehicle problem and a delay involving police checks, which unfortunately disrupted one day. However, the team took good care of us, and Monametsi addressed our concerns. Looking back, even these unexpected moments became part of our African adventure!
Our main disappointment was the accommodation at Victoria Falls, where the quality of services did not match the price.
Would we recommend Moonstroll Safaris? Absolutely!
Our budget did not allow for expensive luxury lodges, but we have no regrets. We experienced a genuine African safari, received excellent value for money, and honestly feel we got much more than we expected.
There is a little room for improvement, but we mention this only with good intentions.
Thank you, Monametsi, Daylos and the entire team, for an extraordinary experience. We wish you many more happy guests who appreciate the beauty of a truly authentic African safari!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An unforgettable safari experience with Lion King Adventure
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Lion King Adventures. From the very first enquiry right through to the end of our trip, the communication was fantastic. They were more than happy to work with us to create a safari that suited exactly what we wanted. Every step was clearly explained, everything was incredibly well organised, and we always felt that we were in safe hands.
The lodges we stayed in were absolutely incredible, particularly the Nyota lodges. Staying in places like that was genuinely a dream come true and made the whole experience even more special. The safari vehicles were also brilliant, with comfortable seats, charging points and cold drinks available throughout the day. All the national park permits and passes were organised in advance, so we never had to worry about the logistics and could simply enjoy every moment.
A particularly special mention, and the biggest thank you of all, has to go to our guide, Geofrey. We really cannot thank him enough for giving us the most unbelievable week. The amount of hard work, care and effort he put into making sure we had the best possible experience was fantastic. He was an amazing driver and so knowledgeable about the wildlife, animals and national parks. He was always punctual, and we knew exactly what the plans were for the following day before heading to bed each evening.
He made sure we had the opportunity to see the Big Five, and a photographer myself, he was always so patient and happy to give me the time I needed to get the shots I wanted. He genuinely went above and beyond, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Most importantly, he made us feel completely safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip. By the end of the week, it honestly felt less like being driven around by a guide and more like travelling with a friend. It was a real pleasure getting to know him, and Lion King Adventures are incredibly lucky to have him as part of their team. We wish him all the very best for the future.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, and one that we will remember for the rest of our lives. We only wish we could have stayed longer! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lion King Adventures to anyone considering a safari in Tanzania. Hopefully, if we’re fortunate enough, one day we’ll be back.
Thank you to everyone at Lion King Adventures, and especially to Geofrey, for memories we’ll treasure forever.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great week’s safari
We had an amazing week in safari.
A late start on the first day due to traffic but once we got going it was all good. Kristian looked after us very well seeking out the animals we were keen to see. Accommodation was good too
NL
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Anton and Robert are amazing human beings and excellent professionals.
We thought we were going to have a lifetime experience during our first visit to Africa and our first safari but this experience went much beyond.
Excellent organisation from the Suricata team - that supported us since the first day as our luggage got stuck in Kenya. After a turbulence arrival, they provided us all their attention and on the next day we woke up with our luggage picked up and delivered to the hotel.
After that, all was perfect. The lodges, the game drives, the relationship within the car was top notch. Anton is genuinely a great human being and very kind, always with a smile in his face although sometimes we faced some hiccups proper from an adventure in the nature, surrounded with beautiful animals from the big 5 to the least loved, yet as amazing animals like hyenas, pumbas, serval cats, giraffes, etc.
Even the group that the Suricatas organized in our car was simply the best possible.
Last, on the last day we did a safari in Lake Manyara with an open jeep with Robert and, again, what an amazing human being. These kind of experiences reminds us that the world is made of beautiful people and this is how we are able to create unforgettable experiences.
A special thanks also to the entire team, that organized everything perfectly and were working hard in the background to make the whole experience as good as possible. From the supply cars, the drivers that are constantly supporting each other when needed, to the crews from the lodges.
Suricatas is a must and will be our recommendation to everyone.
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was an unforgettable experience – thank you so much!
As a group of five, we went on a tailor-made 14-day safari in Tanzania with “Madini Africa Adventure” – our best holiday so far and a wonderful experience. We would especially like to thank our guide, Frederic. He was our driver, teacher, entertainer and friend all in one, introducing us to the country, its natural surroundings, wildlife, culture and people with extraordinary passion. Thanks to his excellent network, he knows almost every guide in the national parks and therefore always knew where to find the animals. We saw everything from the “Big Five” to the “Ugly Five”, and even witnessed the wildebeest migration across the Mara River. An incredible experience!
Our itinerary took us to a waterfall at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, to Moshi, and to Arusha, Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. We rounded off the trip with a few days enjoying a beach holiday on Zanzibar.
Our heartfelt thanks also go to Nane and Benaiah, who planned and organised the safari and booked the wonderful lodges and hotels.
It was an unforgettable experience – thank you so very much!
PT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata is an exceptionally well-organised, reliable and genuinely caring tour operator, with an ou
An unforgettable safari experience – Thank you, Anton and the Suricata team!
We spent four unforgettable days exploring the Serengeti, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, with Anton as our guide. We absolutely loved every moment of the experience, and he was a huge part of what made it so special.
Anton was an incredible guide, not only because of his knowledge and dedication, but also because of his personality. He was always in a great mood, full of positive energy, and even when unexpected issues came up or everyone was getting tired towards the end of the day, he somehow always managed to keep smiling and maintain a positive attitude. It was clear how hard he worked to make sure we had the best possible experience, constantly looking after us and going the extra mile to make our trip memorable.
I will wholeheartedly recommend Anton to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania!
To finish our trip, we visited Lake Manyara with Robert in an open jeep, and what an amazing experience it was! Robert was an incredibly knowledgeable guide who went beyond simply showing us the animals. He explained the science behind their behaviours, their habits and everything happening around us. I was particularly impressed by his genuine curiosity, passion and dedication to his work. You could really feel how much he loves what he does. It was the perfect way to end our trip. Thank you so, so much, Robert, for such a memorable experience!
One of the things that touched us most, beyond the safari itself, was witnessing the sense of community among the guides. Whenever a vehicle needed assistance or something had to be fixed, guides would immediately come together to help one another, even when working for different companies. It was beautiful to see how genuine this support was. You could really feel that they are one big family, looking out for each other. That is something we will remember just as much as the incredible wildlife encounters.
And a special thank you to the entire Suricata team. All the hotels and lodges were amazing, and we met so many hardworking, welcoming people along the way. From the moment we arrived in Tanzania, the Suricata team took great care of us. Even when our luggage didn’t arrive at the airport, they handled everything and coordinated with the airport to make sure we received our backpack in time for the safari. That level of care and attention made such a difference and gave us complete peace of mind.
Something else that really impressed us was all the organisation and hard work that goes into making a safari happen, something I think many people don’t fully realise when booking this kind of experience.
Behind every day in the parks, there is so much happening behind the scenes: coordinating vehicles and suppliers, having extra cars available in case something happens to a jeep, preparing all the food, organising and packing the picnic boxes, making sure there is always enough water, and even taking care of all the fuel logistics. Every day, our jeep was also cleaned and prepared for the following adventure.
All these details might seem small individually, but together they require an incredible amount of coordination, teamwork and dedication. What impressed us even more was seeing how much of this work happens after the team has already spent a long, tiring day out in the parks. The effort behind the scenes is just as impressive as the experience we get to enjoy as guests. It really made us appreciate the entire team even more.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Anton, Robert and everyone at Suricata, for making this trip so special. We will be recommending you without hesitation!
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience seeing all the wildlife we hoped to and much more
We had an amazing experience, our guide Christian was great and managed to find all the wildlife we wanted to see and more. Safari Soles were easy to communicate with throughout the booking process and before the trip. The jeep was comfortable, and the accommodation was great. All the parks we visited were great although the Serengeti was the best. There were a couple of small issues - the guide was late on the first day due to traffic in Arusha and an issue with our planned accommodation in the Serengeti (apparently it was fully booked) when we got there was resolved quickly and we stayed in a nearby place that was of a higher standard. Neither of these issues impacted the trip.
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Efficient and good value
We were in uncharted territories in Kitui county and our driver guide was brilliant and unobtrusive- always punctual and helpful
ES
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Kush! He went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable!
What a fantastic safari! We enjoyed every moment of these incredible days in Kenya, and having Kush as our guide made all the difference.
He really put in the effort to find the animals and make sure we could see them up close. We especially appreciated how flexible and attentive he was, always adapting to what we wanted to see and taking the time to explain interesting things about the animals and their behaviour.
Seeing four of the Big Five on our very first day was a wonderful surprise, but the whole safari was full of memorable experiences.
A huge thank you to Kush for making this trip so special. We would happily recommend him to anyone visiting Kenya!
SS
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The best guide ever
The operator was so educative. I learnt new things about the wild life and that made me like the animals even more