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
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Email Wouter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
On adventure with Hillary to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
At the end of July I went on safari with Hillary to two of the most famous national parks in Tanzania. Tarangeri and Ngorongoro. It was amazing. Where other guides did not succeed in other parks, I was shown cheetas that brought their boys to a group of friends, monkeys who were mating and rhinos inside the crater. These things are very rare. It is not easy to say whether it's a coincidence or the guide to see these things. But it were two days apart, I do not think it's a coincidence anymore. That's why I say a big "merci" to Hillary !!!
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Email Felix | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
One of the best experiences i had in my life
The service and the communications were very good, you get a lot of information about the animals and the food you get is really good.
You are sleeping in Tends in the Serengeti which is a great experience. But if you wanna have higher comfort you should book by a different company where you can sleep in apartments.
I have seen the "big five" on a three day Safari and all the other animals you can imagine.
Email Ezekiel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Up Close and Personal in Tanzania
My father and I booked a Safari in February 2017 through a bunch of middle men (each taking a cut off the top), eventually ending up with Hillary as our driver. We joined another four people from around the globe and from the get go, we counted ourselves lucky to have Hillary as our guide.
He was enthusiastic, and willing to be flexible, while providing us with the best complete safari experience possible. Hillary was able to get us up so close to the game and seemed to know exactly where to go. We spent the best part of an hour driving around to try and find some male lions in the south of the Serengeti and Hillary's determination and patience paid off.
If you ask nicely, he may even let you drive along the African plains.
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Email El E. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable safari experience!!
I was a little nervous at first since I was traveling as a solo woman, but this safari turned out to be an amazing and unforgettable experience!! My driver from Suricata was Ezekiel, he was great--very knowledgeable, informative about all the animals, and attentive to us. I did the 4 day safari and we saw basically all the animals at the top of my list: Cheetahs (in Serengeti only), lions, leopard, elephants, Rhino, giraffes, and lots of hyenas, which are my favorite!! The sceneries are just spectacular, just like you see on TV, especiallly Ngorogoro. The Serengeti is fascinating...it's just plain/open spaces where you think there's nothing there, but actually all the animals are there! I was also happy that Suricata was able to provide special meals for me since I'm vegan. I absolutely loved this safari and my only regret is that I didn't choose a longer one as I would've loved to spend more days in Serengeti and seen more rivers.
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Email Adrian | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
10/10
This was an amazing trip. Definitely one of the best and most memorable trips I have taken and you cannot find a better company than Suricata. They send someone to debrief you the night before and answer all your questions, our person was Josh and he answered all our questions. The day of they pick you up from your hotel and take you to meet other people going on the safari. Our guides Ezekiel and Fredy were amazing and we saw many once in a lifetime views, everyday, sometimes more than once a day. They are very knowledgeable and navigated the safari like the back of their hands and found places to stop to give us the best views. The food was great and it definitely gave us the home made cooking feeling for each meal. We did the camping option and every night people set up tents for us. You can have more luxury accommodations if you want. Daniel met us at the end to debrief us and asked for our feedback. He also helped plan for additional excursions.
Overall 10/10 and would recommend anyone book without hesitation.
Email Laura | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Seamless
It is easy to see that Suricata Safaris pride themselves in providing an effortless service and experience for their clients, from Hilary organising our booking and Damien our superb safari guide and Saleem who prepared us the most delicious meals each day.
The team could not do enough for myself and my 75 year old mother. Nothing was too much trouble.
Damien worked tirelessly driving, playing tour guide, keeping us entertained, and most importantly keeping us all safe.
I must admit it was quite the anti-climax leaving safari and we didn’t want it to end.
I would not hesitate to pick Suricata Safaris and safari guide Damien, they will be the only safari company I will recommend to friends ans family.
Thx
Laura
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Email Ilka | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible 5-Day Safari with Suricata Safaris!
We recently completed the 5-day safari with Suricata Safaris, and it exceeded every expectation—we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
From start to finish, the communication with the company was flawless. Grace was incredibly responsive and helpful, ensuring all our questions were answered promptly. She even assisted us in finding the best bus connection from Arusha to Nairobi, which made our trip planning seamless.
Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to our hotel, where we were given all the information we needed for the adventure ahead. The following day, our safari guide, Rocky, picked us up along with the other participants, and our unforgettable journey began. We explored Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, each more breathtaking than the last.
The food on the safari was nothing short of amazing. Every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—was freshly prepared, and the team even catered to our vegan diet without hesitation. A special shoutout to the chef, Pios, for crafting delicious meals every day. We were particularly impressed by their attention to detail; when they noticed guests preferred Coke Zero over regular Coke, they made sure to stock up. This level of care and responsiveness truly set them apart.
Our guide, Rocky, was exceptional. His knowledge about the animals and the parks was unparalleled. He shared fascinating stories, answered every question, and ensured we had plenty of time to take photos and soak in the incredible wildlife. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, we saw all of the Big Five! Rocky’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and passion for the job elevated the experience to a whole new level.
Overall, this was a perfect 5-star experience. If you’re looking for a safari company that offers outstanding service, knowledgeable guides, delicious food, and unforgettable memories, Suricata Safaris is the way to go. They are truly the best of the best!
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Email AliShemmari | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A truly top of the class safari experience!
Incredible 5-Day Safari with Suricata Safaris!
We recently completed the 5-day safari with Suricata Safaris, and it exceeded every expectation—we couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
From start to finish, the communication with the company was flawless. Grace was incredibly responsive and helpful, ensuring all our questions were answered promptly. She even assisted us in finding the best bus connection from Arusha to Nairobi, which made our trip planning seamless.
Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed at the airport and transferred to our hotel, where we were given all the information we needed for the adventure ahead. The following day, our safari guide, Rocky, picked us up along with the other participants, and our unforgettable journey began. We explored Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, each more breathtaking than the last.
The food on the safari was nothing short of amazing. Every meal—breakfast, lunch, and dinner—was freshly prepared, and the team even catered to our vegan diet without hesitation. A special shoutout to the chef, Pios, for crafting delicious meals every day. We were particularly impressed by their attention to detail; when they noticed guests preferred Coke Zero over regular Coke, they made sure to stock up. This level of care and responsiveness truly set them apart.
Our guide, Rocky, was exceptional. His knowledge about the animals and the parks was unparalleled. He shared fascinating stories, answered every question, and ensured we had plenty of time to take photos and soak in the incredible wildlife. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, we saw all of the Big Five! Rocky’s enthusiasm, professionalism, and passion for the job elevated the experience to a whole new level.
Overall, this was a perfect 5-star experience. If you’re looking for a safari company that offers outstanding service, knowledgeable guides, delicious food, and unforgettable memories, Suricata Safaris is the way to go. They are truly the best of the best!
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Email Wang | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We saw rhinos
During the 3-day trip, we saw rhinos. It was a very pleasant surprise. Outside the tent at night were giraffes and zebras. The food was delicious and very suitable for Chinese stomachs.
Email Emily | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An incredible experience
I had a fantastic time with a small group of friendly people and our incredible guide Rocky on the four day tour. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife we were seeing, and able to share many interesting facts and answer all of our questions, while remaining friendly and upbeat at all times. Amazingly, we saw all of the Big Five along with many other animals, including getting quite close to a lioness and her very young cubs at one point. This trip was very well organised, including pickup and drop off at my hotel in Arusha, camping gear provided, and excellent hot meals cooked fresh by the amazing Pius every day. I can’t recommend Suricata tours highly enough.
