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 Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional and punctual
Punctual and professional organization. All expectations were met. Excellent guide, made us fall in love with this magical place.
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Email Elisa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect, everything super ok
First safari and from the positive reviews we chose SURICATA, in the group tour version for 5 days. The staff is attentive to everything: getting around, the car which is always clean, filled with water and we have never had any problems with the engine/fuel/wheels (a fundamental thing in a complicated management tour like this - furthermore, should something ever happen, they a spare car is available near the serengeti and ngorongoro so in a short time they fix the problem and don't waste the customer's precious time!! We have seen many of them stopped and left to themselves). FREDDI, our guide, was super, very knowledgeable, personable, and attentive to show us each animal, so thank you so much again! He only speaks English (but they also have guides in other languages available so you can try asking). We chose the "intermediate" accommodations and we were assigned: BOMA LODGE (super appreciated upgrade for the first two nights at the tarangire and lake manyara), ANGATA CAMP (both at the serengeti and ngorongoro - tented camps with bathroom and shower in the room). The lodges obviously also have air conditioning, but the tented camps are still comfortable, equipped with towels and shampoo and other things (no hairdryer, electricity available until the generator is switched off, wi-fi in the common areas). The food is truly exceptional, and for vegetarians it is enough to tell the chef of the various places where you are staying and there are always alternatives. Never problems with water: the one in the bottles is always replenished. Tip for NGORONGORO: it's always cold so cover yourself because even in the tents it's cold even in the common one, but the show and the animals will make it all worth it.
The food at lunch is always cooked by the lodges then made in the morning espresso - all super tasty. Even in the tents there are sockets, as well as in the car that takes you around.
You will not regret it.
Ask before leaving where you will sleep in order to avoid misunderstandings (if you want to sleep in the tented camp and not in the lodge or vice versa based on how agreed).
The visit to the Masai camp, on the other hand, cannot be missed, but it is obviously a free choice.
Choose SURICATA, and thanks COLD!!!!!
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Email Meagan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Solo traveler friendly and a hell of an experience!
My first solo trip and I could not recommend the experience and this company enough. I had chosen the 4 day option which I thought was plenty of time. I had multiple people tell me before leaving that a safari was not worth it unless I was able to stay 5 days or more. I strongly disagree. We had plenty of time between the three parks we visited and successfully saw the big 5. Accommodations were excellent. We had the pleasure of staying at their new lodge for the first night and I highly suggest that no matter what package you purchase, you find a way to incorporate one night at this facility. It was the most beautiful establishment I’ve ever stayed at.
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and personable. The food was great and I appreciated having warm meals as opposed to the boxed lunches that I saw other companies provide. I thought the price was extremely fair the experience. I have already sent this company’s information to friends and family who have safaris planned in their future.
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Email Giuliana | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great guide, food and service
The guide was super professional and able to spot so many animals. Also able to fix the car when there was a problem with it. The food was amazing, definetly didn’t expect to have such great food when camping on a Safari. In general very friendly, good service and available to accommodate all requests.
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Email Mano Kovacs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice and knowledgeable guide, amazing food thanks to the travelling chef and best spots.
Our guide had in depth knowledge about the wildlife, and a very good eye for spotting animals. In case of more cars queing up, he always remained patient to getus a good spot. On top, he was very nice and fun.
The food is top notch service thanks to the travelling chef who prepares each meal.
Organisation was excellent, we always got to where we were supposed to go on time and safely. Very good value for money, 100% recommended.
Email Amethyst | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great camping safari with awesome guide.
We booked a 4 day camping safari (group tour) for 2 people. The booking process went well, Tizia answered all my questions. We were picked up from Kilimanjaro International Airport and dropped off to our hotel for the night.
Our guide Gordon was very knowledgible about the parks and animals, and was willing and able to answer any questions we had. Highly recommend Gordon if he is your guide. The food was also very good, prepared by chef Tito. He catered for several vegetarians in the tour groups.
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Email Sarah | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic experience!!
Excellent safari—saw all the big 5!!! Suricata had amazing customer service!!! Especially appreciate Hillary’s availability by text the night before as well as throughout—just in case we needed anything. We requested a hotel stay instead of camping (had just come off hiking Kilimanjaro and were craving some creature comforts); our stay was at the newly opened operator resort: Suricata Boma Lodge. It was one of the most beautiful resorts I have ever stayed in, and the all inclusive dinner was stellar.
All pick ups and transfers were on-time and exactly as promised, which was a relief and different from other experiences in Africa we have had.
Would recommend again!
Email Rachelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with delicious food and an incredible team
First time in Tanzania with my sister and had an amazing time with the team at Suricata. Our guide; Gordon was incredibly accommodating and made sure all members of our group were well taken care of. He also has a vast amount of knowledge to share and a keen eye for spotting the incredible wildlife in the parks. Our chef;
Tito also of himself with all the freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinners we had over for days. Food was top tier and catered to everyone's diets! All tents were prepared and packed perfectly each time we arrived at the campsites by the team of porters behind the scenes.
Speaking of camping, I am not a huge fan of it but this experience certainly made it a comfortable experience.
Transactions were handled smoothly and instructions were clear for each day and activity would proceed. Our group were also very lucky to have seen the big 5 and more on our first two days (four on the first day) with a day to spare. Would highly recommend this team. Asante sana! Thank you for having usp
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Email Noemi | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great Company attentive ti the customer
We have chosen suricata safari among many companies and different estimates, certainly the company with the best value for money. The safari was splendid, well organized as timing, excellent and fresh food every day, clean and comfortable accommodation. Our guide Freddie made the safari easy and informative, he was an expert guide and we were able to see so many animals. Do not hesitate to trust this company! I recommend the mid-range safari as the accommodations are comfortable but at the same time you have the opportunity to be in close contact with nature.
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Email Gilles | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Suricata Safari
We had a great Safari experience with Lewis as our driver who was very good to find all the animals and very kind to answer any question. He has many knowledges about nature and animals and likes sharing with other.
We really appreciate all the meal prepared by the cooker James.
We had at first good contact with Hilary and recommend Suricata Safari.