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
Email Josef | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Excellent 3 day safari - Serengeti and Ngorogongo
We went on a 3 day safari to Serengeti and Ngorogongo National parks which was fantastic. Our guide James was very knowledgeable and friendly, and our chef Samin cooked some amazing food. The safari was very well organised and the tents were very comfortable. We saw all the big 5, plus much more, and James was very patient to give us time to see the different animals. Overall would highly reccomend Suricata Safaris.
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Email Gwen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience with great accommodations
Had a great trip in Feb experiencing the calving season with Suricata safari. I was solo traveling and this company structures their tours in a way that allows people to start their safari everyday (or almost everyday). As a result, even if I was just by myself, I was able to join a group tour on the day that fits my holiday timing.
The 5 day safari was amazing. Love our guides Jimmy and Lewis. They gave insightful info about the wildlife, the region and the plants. We also saw the big five many times. Because it was calving season (Feb), we also saw lots of babies like baby buffalo, baby lions, baby elephants, baby zebras, baby giraffes and etc.
The mid-range safari option was exceptional. The accommodations we stayed at felt like luxury more than mid-range. They all have well furnished rooms with private toilet. At the tented camp lodge in the National park, it was my favorite part as elephants and buffalos stopped by to pay a visit. It was quite a unique experience.
Before and after the safari, Ally would check in to see how the tour went and go over any questions you might have.
Overall phenomenal experience! Thanks for making this possible.
Email Andrew | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari experience
This was an amazing safari trip - definitely a must do if you visit the Arusha region. We did the 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro trip, which I think is the best option if you're time-limited. We saw the big 5 plus lots more, and watching the scenery transform as you travel between the parks is really something. We traveled with our guide, James, and cook, Samin, who were both really warm, friendly and knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend Suricata Safaris.
My only tip is that it will be a bumpy car ride on some of the national park roads, so keep that in mind if you have back troubles!
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Email Kris | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Perfect Safari
I did extensive research on all the different safari companies in Tanzania; there are a ton! I ultimately ended up with Suricata because their pricing is competitive especially with regard to the mid-level lodging, which I highly recommend. We went with a 5 day, 4 night safari. Leading up to the safari, Hillary was very communicative via WhatsApp. He answered all my questions and sent videos and pics of the different food, as well as lodging options. Our Precision Air flight was changed at the last minute to Kilimanjaro Airport, an hour away from our original destination of Arusha but Suricata kindly picked us up and took us with little notice. Lewis was our guide and he was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and easy going! He also made sure to go where all the animals are; he knows the spots! We saw multiple cheetahs, lions, and leopards. We saw a cheetah eating, lion cubs playing, and even a black rhino! Because of him, we were able to see the Big 5, the ugly 5 and more. He also was great at showing us the birds and knew what all of them were. I enjoyed all his random facts about the animals. As for the mid-level lodging, we were very pleased with it. Marera lodge was beautiful, and the two nights of tented lodging was an unforgettable experience. We saw a giraffe, elephants and Buffalo outside our tent at night! The food was also great. We didn’t get food poisoning at all and looked forward to each meal. We also liked that the package includes a hotel stay the night before and after your safari if you need it. One pro tip is to make sure to wear comfy clothes and sandals/shoes since you will mostly be sitting all day in the car. If you end up choosing Suricata, make sure to ask for Lewis! I would go with Suricata again if I ever want to do to a Tanzanian Safari again (maybe in September for the Wildebeest migration).
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Email Ely C | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The most amazing tour in Arusha!
Materuni waterfall and Chema hotspring were incredible. I enjoyed so much the hike to the waterfall, the coffee making, the food at the Materuni village, and the hot spring. Me. T was an excellent guide. He was very attentive, funny and had the best camera skills. He took amazing pictures during the day.
If you come to Tanzania, I highly recommend this tour with Suricata. They will arrange everything for you, so you just relax and enjoy the experience.
Thank you to the Suricata team and Mr. T!!
I'll definitely do the Kilimanjaro hike with you. Everything exceeded my expectations.
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Email Diego | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once in a lifetime experience that blew my expectations out of the water!
This was one of the best experiences of my life, and Suricata made it easy and care free. From the moment we touched down at the airport, to the moment we were dropped back off at the airport 5 days later, everything was taken care of. Our transportation, accommodation, and food were all included in the price, and everyone was so unbelievably kind helpful and welcoming. Our tour guide Max was very knowledgeable and was able to show us such a wide variety of wildlife I almost couldn’t believe my eyes. It truly felt like we were in Jurassic park. Our personal chef, Pieu, provided delicious meals for breakfast lunch and dinner. Overall, I cannot recommend this experience enough!
Email Adam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible experience
These guys are absolute gems! We've been on a 4 days safari, our guide Martin been looking after us during the whole trip, there wasn't any question which he didn't have the answer for. Worth to mention our Chef a.k.a. "Stomach Doctor" Salem who is a true magician considering the conditions where he had to cook, the final products been amazing! Pizza, stew, you name it, he made it happened. Martin made sure we could see as much as possible out of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire. We were real lucky considering we almost seen the Big 5 on our first day.
As a wrap up, the guys been amazing, the food were top notch, and the experiences which they provided are indescribable! Highly recommended!
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Email Szabi | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect company for a dream safari
I chose this company after a long research and so after the safari I am extremely satisfied with every detail!
The preparation with the owner was very quick and precise, every detail was accurately provided.
I chose a 4-day mid-range shared safari on the Tarangire-Serengeti-Ngorongoro route.
All accommodations exceeded our expectations. a very professional guide and chef came with us on the safari.
We could find and reach the best places, we could saw the animals only from a few meters away.
I highly recommend the company!
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Email Claudia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Suricata safari is a highly professional and customer friendly company.
I recently had the pleasure of experiencing an unbelievable safari trip with Suricata (5 days Adventure camping safari, and I can honestly say it was one the most amazing experiences I have ever done.
Everything was well organized and the Suricata Team was just amazing. Tizia helped us organize everything and answered all of our questions before we arrived in Arusha, Ally managed everything from the moment we touched down in Arusha, Tito cooked delicious meals during the safari and Rocky was THE BEST guide!
From the moment we set foot in the park, we were surrounded by the beauty of the wildlife and the breathtaking scenery. Our guide Rocky was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the country, plants, and wildlife that we were seeing, and he shared his knowledge and enthusiasm with us throughout the trip.
He took very good care for us and we felt safe for the whole trip. He was very concise about the environment.
Tito, our chef provided us with amazing food.
Overall, we had an amazing time and I would highly recommend the safari with Suricata Safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.
Thank you for the memories!
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Email max | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great staff and organization and tons of animals
It was a great experience with very knowledgeable staff and delicious food. We did a camping safari and the camp in the Serengeti was a great experience and we saw a tons of animals.
