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
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Reviews
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Email Dylan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata absolutely blew our minds!
Amazing first safari trip! Daniel met us at the hotel, fresh off our plane flight and gave us a full briefing. Baraka was our tour guide for our 5 day trip. He routinely blew us away with his knowledge of the animals and the parks. Baraka and a couple other suricata guides communicated often to find the animals. By all their experience and communition we were able to see all 5 big game animals, including many many others. They also did a great job respecting the animals, the parks, and the other tours making sure everyone got a chance to see. The lodging was amazing! Suricata boma lodge blew our minds! The bush camps were very nice aswell, set up perfectly for what you need and all the host were extremely nice. Will never forget hearing the lions roar in the night! Salim was our chef and he did a great job! Food was delicious and plentiful! At the end Daniel will debrief with you making extra sure they can provide the best experience! Thank you suricata team!
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible
This company was fantastic to travel with!! My husband and I came from Canada for our honeymoon and had the most INCREDIBLE experience! From the start they answered all questions efficiently through WhatsApp prior to booking. Upon arrival Daniel gave a briefing and everything went as they promised! Our guide was Baraka who was phenomenal!!!! We saw every animal imaginable and he gave so much information about each as we saw them. Next let me outline the lodging…..the Suricata Boma Lodge is out of this world!!! What a gorgeous escape where you can swim and see Zebras walking near the lake. Then were the bush camps which were both unbelievable experiences!! Each took such good care of us and were eager to be amazing hosts! The national parks were outstanding. I would recommend this to anyone!!!
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Email Eleonora | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Marvelous!
A magnificent experience, the places are enchanting, nature gives the best of itself, having the opportunity to observe the animals that live there is unmatched, we relied on SURICATA, they greatly simplified everything for us since after the contact they come to pick you up from the airport, followed by hotel accommodation and recovery for departure, so no worries, everything for us went well from the food to the company, safety, I was very satisfied with our guide Max who showed me great respect for the places visited and the animals. I heartily recommend the experience
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Email Francesco | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
Exceptional experience, from start to finish. Excellent service when they pick you up at the airport, they give you accommodation for the night before the safari and the night after. Daniel was very good and super helpful in welcoming us. The safari is wonderful, at times moving, we saw so many animals, well accompanied by the guide Max who was prepared and attentive.
Excellent food both in the lodges where we rested and the one prepared by chef Salim. The first lodge, the one in Suricata, is truly a masterpiece. The other two that are inside the parks are also beautiful. Hearing the lions roar at midnight is incredible.
Overall rating 11/10! Excellent choice!
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Email Kristina | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Even better than expected! Loved it!
We did the budget (camping) 4 day tour and absolutely loved it. We were very happy with our tour guide 'Melita'. He was very knowledgable and we loved his fun facts. He knows how to read the animals and explained that he will not approach animals if he deems them unsafe (e.g. if elephants are in Musth). We found the tents durable, very clean and good quality. The pillows and sleeping bags provided were clean and comfortable.
Food provided by the chef James was amazing and he catered to my partner who has a gluten intolerance! Made him separate pancakes, soups etc. Delish food.
On one of the days, because it's rainy season with a lot of mud, our car got stuck in the mud for a while. Let me tell you, it was a fun experience. It's all about your mindset and attitude! You can be grumpy or enjoy the adventurem We made the most of it and enjoyed sunset in the Serengeti, and got to see a crocodile, lions and a hippo when driving back to the campsite.
We managed to see the big 5 and we were so grateful for the whole experience!
HELPFUL TIPS: 1) Just politely tell your guide when you are all ready to move on from one animal 'stop' to another. It would be easy to feel bored and complacent, OR your group can agree to say when they're content to move on together and let the driver know.
2) Pack warm clothes for staying in Ngorongoro National Park. 3) If camping, rent/buy a headtorch for showers and hanging from the roof of your tent etc as there isn't always good lighting. 4) I can't stress this enough- it is 100% WORTH hiring/buying binoculars for each person or you will miss out. 4) Consider a battery pack for your phones as campsites power points are often used by others 5) Be forward with your guide and chef and advocate your needs or curiosities 6) If you opt to visit the Maasai Village (it is brilliant), be prepared to tip them separately or be asked to buy jewellery etc to support the women. 7) Be prepared to rough it when you're camping. Like anywhere in the world, campsite showers etc may have bugs. 8) Take snacks for your car rides. 9) Just do your best to have a good attitude. 10) The drives are long- take a book, headphones, crossword.
We had the time of our lives and may do this tour again, even. Take the plunge!
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Email Arturo Aguilar Hernández | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best vacation in Tanzania with the best company. Expectations exceeded!!!
There are simply not enough words (and I don't think I would find them) to praise everything I experienced on this tour. And I wouldn't know where to start either. Are we talking about the excellent organization? That each of the points of the itinerary were completed in the correct time, from breakfast, continuing with the program to see animals, lunch, more spectacular animals and dinner. Are we talking about the professionalism, kindness, knowledge and skills of the driver Rocky? Because ROCKY IS THE MAN!!! Thankful to have met Rocky in this life and to have shared time with him. A wonderful person. Are we talking about the delicious food we had during the safari? Complete, tasty and abundant food. A 5-star restaurant in motion during the camps. Are we talking about the fact that their sales team are the best and help and accompany you at every moment to ensure that you have an excellent vacation? People giving excellent quality service from the moment you schedule your trip until it is time to say goodbye and go home? Please, don't think twice!! Suricata is your best option to fulfill all your dreams in Tanzania. Absolutely recommendable!!!! I am returning home with indescribable memories and incredible experiences. Thank you so much for being a trustworthy company and having a wonderful team.
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Email Susana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing, quick replies, and handled everything.
Such an amazing experience. Golden our tour guide was sooo good we saw the big 5 + all the animals we could think of. Did the mid range which is definitely worth it. It’s cold in the creater and rained at night so definitely don’t want to stay in a camp personally.
Email Jodie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value, would recommend
This tour was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint!! The safari was fantastic from start to finish. My guide Baraka was friendly and knowledgeable. The 3 meals were plentiful and tasty. Tents and campsites were clean and comfortable. The accommodation and transfers before and after the trip were a welcome surprise too! Great value for money and a very enjoyable experience. Thanks so much!!
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Email Lisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing soul and full of knowledge!
It was amazing! We had Fredy as a guide and he was amazing. He knew so much about wildlife and was really part of our group. We saw the whole big 5 and also many other animals and beautiful places. I recommend suricata safaris 100%!
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Email Nidhi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best in the game!
What an amazing experience with Suricata safaris! The safari was very well-organised and led by such a knowledgable guide (Lewis). He had a 6th sense for nature and the wildlife. Thanks to him, we saw so many wonderful different wild animals (including lions, rhinos and cheetahs). Also, there was a great selection of accommodation with my personal favourite being Suricata Boma Lodge. I would highly recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone looking to book.