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
JP
Email Kazuki | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The best travel in my life
It was a wonderful experience that I could never have had in Japan.
The email communication to Tanzania was quick to reply and smooth. When I emailed them, they sent me a pamphlet, which included information about the tour, what to bring, and the price of tips. They are very kind, but the only thing is that it was difficult to pay by credit card, so we had to send money transfer from our bank.
Also, the day we arrived in Tanzania, we did not have a plan, but Allie introduced us to a tour that take us to local markets, restaurants and teach us about the history. We had a good time at the tour.
We were also able to arrange airport transfers and hotels, so basically we had nothing else to prepare.
We also had trouble dealing with refunds for our flight from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, but they contacted the airline several times.
The lodge we stayed during our safari was beautiful and wonderful. The lodge is surrounded by nature and we saw animals several times.
Hot water and mineral water were provided and all dinner are course meals, traditional or western style. All the food was very tasty, and they of course checked our allergies in advance.
We were especially satisfied with the service at Srikata Boma Lodge. When we told them this is our honeymoon, we were welcomed by all staff with fruits and a great celebration. The rooms were in the Maasai ethnic style, with a view of Lake Manyara from every room, and all the employees were very friendly, which is the highest level of hospitality I have ever experienced in Japan.
The safari was greater than I expected. There were no artifacts and magnificent nature spread as far as the I could see. We were able to see many animals as we drove around by the safari car. Although it was the rainy season, we were able to see Big 5 without leopards, as well as herds of gnus, buffalo, and zebras. Our guide, Izaquiel said there are about 3 million animals in one herd. We enjoyed the guide who explained not only about the animals' ecology but also about the climate and culture of Tanzania. It was the first time for me to have dinner with a guide, but it was a very valuable experience for me as I am not good at English and it was easy for me to ask questions.
I was able to experience the great 5 days safari and it was a refreshing experience.
If you want to experience safari, wilderness and comfortable tour, I would recommend this tour.
CH
Email Alex | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
highly recommended
We were warmly welcomed at the airport by Daniel and John. We had great fun on the drive to Arusha and they made us feel welcome. As it was already very late and we did not have dinner yet, we went to eat at a local restaurant. It was a fantastic start to our trip.
We spent the night at the Senetor Hotel. There, too, the staff were very accommodating. There was local breakfast, which was very tasty. We chose a 3-day safari to Ngorogoro and Serengeti National Park. Everything was perfectly organised and James, our driver, was always good for a laugh. The camping was well worth the experience and the food by Tito was excellent. We were driven to the airport again the day after the safari. In addition, communication with Ally was also straightforward. The team gave their best for an unforgettable experience. We would choose Suricara Safari again for a trip and can recommend this provider warmly. Thanks Suricata-Team for the experience we got.
US
Email Laura H | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic safari with Suricata!0
Everything about this trip was fantastic beginning with planning communications, arrangements and logistics. The accommodations far exceeded my expectations for the price. We had wonderful food for all meals and my food preferences were accommodated. Our guide was knowledgeable, a safe driver and very accommodating. I would highly recommend Suricata!!
SK
Email Guillaume | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, perfect organisation, friends and knowledgeable guide
In short: I couldn't recommend more this tour and this company. This was our honeymoon and everything was like a dream, we enjoyed every minute of it.
Now some more details to help you choose: Finding a safari is hard, we had hundreds of options, and I'm really happy we found Suricata. The communication through WhatsApp with Hilary before booking was great, he answered all our questions really patiently (and we had many as it was our first time in Africa). We took the mid-range version, which to be honest when we saw the accommodations looked more like luxurious to me, all the places we stayed were beautiful. Of course it's a question of budget, but if you can afford it I would recommend the mid-range option, because safari are exhausting, and slipping in a real bed in a beautiful tent or bungalow at the end of the day is magical.The tour was perfectly organised, from the pick up to the airport, the first night of hotel in Arusha, to the briefing each morning and evening to agree on times and what was next, the communication from every member of the staff was just perfect. Our guide was really friendly, knowledgeable of the parks and animals, and a really good and safe driver. He was always finding the best spot to see perfectly all animals, and we saw them all!
The food at lunch is also really tasty and always plenty. The company has their own cook and one is coming with you to prepare 5-6 different pots for the car (we were 6 in the car so you can imagine it's a lot). So you will always have plenty and tasty food. For the morning and evening it will depend of the range you chose. If you confirm budget I think you also eat this food, which is really good, but we went for mid-range so we got the food from the accomodation, which to be honest could be Michelin restaurant.
For the payment it went really smoothly, we paid 20% upfront my card online (a bit scary since we didn't know anything at the time but don't worry everything went well with them) and the rest in cash when arriving, so you will need to change dollars.
To summarise, just go for it, you won't regret it, and I know the mid-range might seem like a lot of money, but it's great value when you live it, and not that expensive for what it is and the beauty of the parks and accommodations.
BE
Email Alexis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful safari
I have no words to describe how incredible this experience was. 5 days unforgetable. We got to see all the big 5 and many more. Our drivers/guides were very good to spot the animals and were always helpfull. Food was also good and overall the safari well organised.
BR
Email Jamili Tomasoni | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Brazilians in Tanzania
My husband and I went to Tanzania for our honeymoon, it was our dream for a long time to go on a safari and because it was such a special trip, it took us a long time to choose the company to go on the safari, because in Brazil few people travel to Tanzania and even the travel agencies I talked to didn't make packages here. After a lot of research, I found Suricata Safaris through the SafariBookings website, which is the most recommended website for choosing a safari company, where you can find packages and company reputations, it is all in English, but I highly recommend using it. it. I contacted Suricata and it was the company that I found with the best cost x benefit, their package is super complete, they pick you up at the airport, take you to the hotel to sleep in Arusha and on the way back from the safari the same thing, during the safari they fulfilled the script exactly as they had said and it was a wonderful experience, we took the camping package, so obviously we slept in tents and imagined what the camps would be like, but it was all very nice, they are very organized and the food was really very good, local food , they eat a lot of vegetables, chicken and fish and we love it. Our guide was Mandela and he was really nice, he explained everything about the animals and the place. If you go, don't miss the Seringeti park, it's wonderful, it was my favorite. In Ngorongoro it is really cold, the climate changes completely, take jackets and warm clothes, even if it is just one day. We loved the experience and we certainly recommend Suricata Safaris to everyone who wants to live this adventure in the middle of nature.
IL
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari, Amazing staff, Amazing food!
Suricata Safari is an excellent company, takes care of all the little details even before arrival, answers every question and helps with every problem and change even at the last minute.
The trip was great, our guide Luis was amazing, answered all questions and was very knowledgeable, all the surrounding staff were welcoming, took care of every request and helped.
The chef is great, cooks 3 meals every day, a variety of delicious food that is suitable for everyone.
An accessible price for travelers and worth every dime.
Highly recommend
IL
Email Amit | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with amazing company
We came two companies to this company by mistake,
From the beginning the service was above and beyond
Two days before we were supposed to start, we decided to change the route and the company immediately answered us on WhatsApp without any problems and immediately agreed to change the route and adjust to what was convenient for us.
As soon as we landed a guy was waiting for us in the field, we didn't wait for him even a second.
Brought us a guy to the hotel to do a cheap local sim for us, took us to dinner nearby and was really amazing.
In the morning they came to pick us up from the hotel that the company brought us (which was also excellent) and we started the safari with an amazing guide professionally and personally named Louis.
The food was always excellent, crepes and lots of spreads equal to breakfast, coffee, chocolate, tea always.
Our food was significantly more amazing than the other companies, even during the safari food is always hot straight from the pot and there is always variety in the food and it is not repeated.
In the evening breakfast amazing soup, challah and non-stop food, looking to indulge wherever possible.
We slept in tents and it was also an amazing and fun experience, top notch tents!
Fun atmosphere with lots of people, the guide makes sure to plow the park you are in and really explains interesting things.
KR
Email WOO | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fun and pleasant tour
I've had really good time with Suricata.
their lodgy was way better than i expected. Rocky was really funny and good with us. he was asking if everything was alright all the time. thanks for the amazing experience!
Email Wanxin Wang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent safari experience with Suricata tours
Excellent experience. Easy to book, prompt and early communication to get information. Collected at the airport and started safari right away. Our guide Mandela and cook Ben are amazing and we had a great time looking at the wild animals and natural scenery.
