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 Philippe | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
We saw lots of wild animals, the food was heaven (with a lot of different dishes) and we were very well taken care of. I totally recommend it. We were in February and it was good, because less tourists and we were just before the rain season.
SE
Email Johan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience
Suricata safaris really delivered more than promised. Excellent guide (Lewis) and good food in the wild. Always on time and very happy and service minded.
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Email Roman | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Friendly, helpful and professional service
great care from pick up to drop off at the airport. The guide (James) with a great sense of humor and intuition led us so that we saw the so-called the big five and lots of other animals. His knowledge is impressive. .sunrises on the Serengeti and Ngorongoro provided amazing experiences. Musa, the chef assigned by the company, effectively made sure that the culinary experience was not worse than the aesthetic one... Amazing...
Amazing experience and service all around.
From the beginning to the end, Roman (our guide) and Salim (our chef) were amazing. Roman was super knowledgeable and was literally able to answer all of our questions while Salim cooked us food way better than I expected in the middle of the Serengeti. While a safari in general is spectacular, Suricata took it above and beyond with their service and expertise! Not only did they give us a wonderful experience of the safari, but communication was amazing and coordination of stay, transportation, etc was all taken care of.
All of this was done at an amazing price point!
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Email Arjun | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience up Kilimanjaro
I will admit, I was a bit doubtful about hiking Kilimanjaro with Suricata since it seems like they specialize in safaris and when you do something like this you want knowledgeable and experienced guides. DONT let that deter you. Fredi, Omary, and Augusti were amazing guides with over a DECADE of experience and 100s of summits. (For reference we did the 7 day lemosho route)
First off, the logistics and communication was amazing. Hilary (the company owner) responded to all our questions and concerns and was super patient with us. Setting up our pickup/drop off, hotel stay and everything was taken care of and included.
The guides always focused with our goal of not only making it up the mountain, but making it up safely. They checked in on us multiple times a day to make sure we were feeling well and even if we weren’t they did everything in their power to make sure we were while still pushing us to reach our goal. They honestly felt like family by the time we got down the mountain. They were all super knowledgeable and complimented each other very well. All of them were also super transparent to us and made sure we were transparent to them to make sure we had the best chances of summiting.
The porters did an insane job. For a group of 7 we had 21 porters that moved our duffels, tents, dining tents, bathroom, etc from campsite to campsite every day. They took great care of us as well while at the campsite, looking after us, and tending to our needs. I can’t stress how much of a difference the porters make for the experience. I always felt safe with them and they were amazing to meet and talk to as well throughout the 7 day exeperience.
The cooks were also great. While maybe not the most glamorous food, the food was delicious every day, every meal, and the chefs did an amazing job handling all of our groups dietary restrictions.
Finally, I really can’t describe how special and amazing Suricata made this journey for us. Many of us were doubtful at various points if we would make it to the summit due to altitude, stomach issues and just feeling unwell, but the whole crew really gave it their all and made sure we made it up and down the mountain safely! It never felt like it was their job to get us to the top of this mountain. It was like they wanted us at the top from the bottom of their heart.
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Email Chels | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thoughtful and well planned
We had a fabulous time on our safari. From airport pick up to saying farewell, we were well taken care of and provided for. The company, our guide (James), the chef, and all of the friendly hard working staff truly thought of every detail to make our safari experience flawless and memorable. James is a fun guy, full of animal knowledge & provided much entertainment with some awesome stories of his adventures. He made sure we saw all of the major animals. Our chef cooked the most delicious food, there was always plenty to eat and a variety of foods for all types of eaters. The camping experience was easy and comfortable thanks to the crew who would build up and tear down our campsite each day.
Fantastic from beginning to end
This tour had everything, and was entirely inclusive. We saw so many animals and had wonderful accommodation (camping) throughout. Our driver and chef were top notch - made us feel very secure on the bumpy and muddy roads. Highly recommend!
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Email Lukas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Don’t hesitate to go with Suricata
We booked a 5 day tented lodge safari tour with Suricata to Taranguire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara and we can 100% recommend going with these guys if you are thinking about doing a safari in Tanzania.
We checked several different offers of other companies beforehand and here’s why we went with Suricata and didn’t regret one second:
1. They are extremely friendly and well organized, even if last minute changes came up with someone in the group they always had a quick solution and we didn’t had to worry about a thing. Next to our guide Elias (shoutout) there was always someone to contact via WhatsApp to organize pickup from the airport to the hotel or clarify questions coming up during the trip.
2. The accommodations were extraordinary. We checked different offers in that price range and Suricata had the best price/service ratio we could find. Both the Anga’ta Camps in Serengeti and Ngorongoro and the Bagayo Garden Hotels were amazing, offering 5 Star service and awesome food and the staff made us feel so welcome, always with a smile on their face
3. Our Guide Elias was very experienced (15 years+) and new a lot about the animals and where to find them. We had a great time together and are happy to call him a friend now
Overall, there was nothing to complain about at any time.
If you want to have a great time on safari do not hesitate to go with these guys.
Asante sana, Suricata!
DE
Email Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience with Suricata
We recently booked a 5 day safari tour with this provider and were incredibly impressed with the whole experience! The driver was very friendly and organized and the communication beforehand was super easy. The accommodations were outstanding, especially the tented lodges which exceeded our expectations. The lunch menus were freshly cooked and always delicious. We had a truly memorable safari experience through Serengeti, Ngorogoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara National Park. Our driver, Elias, was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. Plus, their offer was the best of all the offers we looked at in terms of price - service ratio. We highly recommend this provider and are so glad that we chose them for our once-in-a-lifetime safari experience!
JP
Email Kazu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
It was my first safari experience.
Our guide, Rocky, was a super guide and very knowledgeable about the animals.
We had a great tour, thanks to the clear and detailed explanations, even for those of us who are not good at English.
It was a great 4-day tour and we were able to conquer the BIG 5!