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 Jasper | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, safe, experienced, funny, well-organized and had a lot of knowledge of the area.
We ended up at Suricata Safari because it was listed as number 1. We did the 4 day Safari. We stayed in the hotels. We have been on the road for 4 days with tour guide Cylus. Great guide who knew all about the area. Safety was his number one priority. He drove concentrated and active through the parks. He created a cozy and educational atmosphere in the car. I myself went away with my father and 18 year old brother. We enjoyed a lot. We have seen the Big 5 and many more other animals. This is partly because The guide (Cylus) knew exactly where he had to be and could spot an animal from far distances. After the morning program we were served freshly made lunch every day. Nutritious, diverse and more than enough. The evening meal was also excellent. There was cooled water in the car during the whole trip and after drinking a lot of this, toilet breaks were regularly scheduled. The stay was very impressive in every location. The staff was very attentive and nice. They treated us very well and always had a smile on their face. In addition, I also had the impression that they themselves were well taken care of and that they enjoyed their job. In addition, you can hear the wildlife walking around your tent/lodge, which is an experience in itself. Suricata Safari is rated as number 1 and my expectations were really far exceeded. At first we almost wanted to choose another company, but we are so glad we went for Suricata Safari. Recommended for children young and old (I am 20 myself) and also for other ages. Everyone is very respectful, but also super nice. The three of us had a very special time.
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Email Olav A. | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata Safaris - the best and safest way to see the BIG 5
I went on a safari with my 2 sons of 19 and 20. Silas was our guide. He was amazing. His knowledge of the national parks, the animals and nature was next to nothing and - very important - he is a very safe and cautious driver. We have had great lunches at wonderful places and the hotels were breathtaking. The group was perfectly put together and after 4 days we parted as friends. AND, we saw the big five! That's what you need a good guide for, too. Highly recommended. Choose wisely.
NL
Email Thomas | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari!
Amazing company. Good communication and an wonderful guide. The places where we have stayed are incredible. We saw the big 5 and a lot of other animals.
Email Mary | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly knowledgeable staff with a clear love and respect for nature
Everything about our experience with Suricata Safaris well and truly exceeded our expectations! Prior to departure, Hilary was attentive, answering all our questions no matter the hour and the airport transfers were smooth, comfortable and hassle-free allowing us to relax into our holiday and enjoy everything that the region has to offer. Accommodation wise, we were increasingly impressed in each location - the staff were inexhaustibly welcoming, the rooms were comfortable and luxuriously clean after a day on the dusty roads, and the food, which included farm-to-table culinary delights made us wish we were staying for longer!
As for the safari experience itself, we had a truly unforgettable time and most of the credit goes to our wonderful guide Mandela. Knowledgeable, respectful, fun and with a clear love for his work and nature, he calmly yet enthusiastically introduced us to the stunning landscape and took us to view ‘all’ the animals we’d hoped to see, along the way answering all our questions with ease and we had many an interesting chat over meals. Topping it off, the two girls and the couple we were on safari with were absolute gems who felt like family by the end of our five days.
All round, we had a phenomenal time and I cannot recommend Suricata Safaris more highly. Thank you to the whole team for making it such a wonderful experience!!
CH
Email Gizem | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience, reliable company, professional, knowlegeable and fun guides!
Our 5 day group Safari was a truly unforgettable experience. Being safari novices, my friend and I didn't really know what to expect, but Suricata Safaris exceeded all our expectations!! Hilary, the manager, patiently answered all our questions beforehand, and Ali gave us a warm welcome and briefing on arrival. A VERY special thanks goes out to Mandela, our amazing guide and driver on our safari. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, kind and funny. He made sure we spotted all the animals the parks had to offer, drove super safely and on top of that, was extremely nice company to be with. His laughter is contagious! We had very interesting chats over meals. Shoutout also to our fellow travelers who became something like a family after the 5 days travelling together. Suricata seems to care deeply about its employees, and they all seem to have a good rapport with one another. Needless to say, the food was extremely delicious and we seemed to be one of the few groups with hot meals each day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lodges that Suricata works with are stunning and the people managing them were absolutely fantastic. If you are hesitating between many offers, look no further. Suricata is your way to go.
Email James Legg | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience
I live in Tanzania, have done numerous safaris, and wanted to pick a tour for my daughter and her friends that would be good value, and be from a reputable local operator. We could not have chosen better with Suricata. I wrote to 10 operators and what immediately impressed by about Hilary and Suricata was how responsive they were. Based on responses we got from the 10 operators, Suricata provided the best combination of price and apparent quality.
Come to the safari itself, which was two nights (Karatu and Ngorongoro) and three days (Tarangire, Ndutu/Serengeti and Crater). That was just as fantastic as we had hoped. Our guide - Floridi - was great company, very knowledgable, and a great driver. Floridi guided us to pretty much all we could have hoped to have seen, and we all loved the trip. Accommodation was first class.
All in all, we had a wonderful trip, and we are so grateful to the team at Suricata for making it such an enjoyable experience.
Thanks!!!! James and family (UK and TZ)
Email Daniel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari guide Flori and awesome five days safari tented lodge experience
We had Safari guide Flori which was really great. He was funny and he show us all the animals including Black Rhino, which is very rare. We enjoyed our five day stay in tented lodge and even have some days upgrade of the acommodation. It was awesome experience - the best parks for me was Serengeti and Ngorongoro. It is something you should experience in your lifetime. Btw all the safari guides we met looked friendly.
CZ
Email Pavlina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience and great services. I highly recommend guide Flori
We booked 5 day lodge Safari with Suricata Safaris and our experience was truly outstanding!! Our guide/driver was Flori and he made our tour unforgettable. He made sure that we see all the possible animals and enjoy the trip to the fullest. He also answered all our questions and knew the parks really well. It was never boring with him. The lodges and food were perfect - it was an experience on its own. Thank you Suricata Safaris team and especially Flori for this unforgettable experience!
Email Ai Xi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Exceeded expectations
Suricata safari exceeded my expectations.
My friend and I booked the 4 day camping safari and visited Tarangire Park, Serengeti as well as Ngorngoro.
Quick summary:
- The staff was very friendly
- The sights were amazing
- The food was excellent
I would highly recommend Suricata safari.
Email Dani | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing first Tanzania experience
Our 4 day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater was fantastic. Our guide showed us the best spots to see all kinds of animals and always made sure that we were doing great. Our chef prepared the best meals along the way. The campsites were very adventurous and close to nature. At night we even got to spot some of the big five next to our tents. It was a great adventure and I would definitely book again with this company.
