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
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Reviews
Email Kate Blyfield | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service, providing a once in a lifetime experience.
I would not hesitate to recommend Suricata Safaris to my friends and family. Communication from the start was brilliant, they were quick at responding to our many questions, and we felt reassured that everything was in place before we left the UK.
Me and my friend (gals in our 30s) went on a four day safari and it was beyond our wildest dreams, exceeding all our expectations. Their small company values were demonstrated throughout the trip where they went above and beyond, not only for their own guests but also helping other tourists and drivers. You really do feel the family comradery, which adds to the overall experience and sense of safety, with everyone looking out for each other.
We were lucky enough to see over 25 different species on our 4 day safari, and 4 of the big 5! Our ranger Mr Rocky was brimming with knowledge and happily answered our 101+ questions, ranging from the animals and their habitat to Tanzanian politics. Mr Rocky went out of his way to make sure we had a fun time, lots of good vibes, dancing and singing. He also managed to get the jeep in the best spots for some unbelievable photos.
We opted for the tented lodge accomodation and was lucky enough to stay one night at the Suricata Boma Lodge, which was a once in a life time experience. All the accomodation was great, all with ensuites, and comfy beds. Boma Lodge was true luxury, the bungalows were spacious with beautiful interiors, it had a great pool with views of Lake Manyara, good food and the staff were absolutely fantastic, Miriam was especially good to us, and the fun lady working behind the bar at the pool (think her name was Salome). The staff at Boma performed songs at dinner (they all have the voices of angels) and the night was brimming with joy. Ang'ata was also really great, the manager Alfred was super friendly and the 'tent' we stayed in was beautiful and very comfortable. There were some lovely little touches at the Boma Lodge and Ang'ata, the staff at Ang'ata put hot water bottles in our beds, a much welcome surprise on a cold night.
Each morning Mr Rocky would ready the jeep, so it was clean, tidy and ready for the day. We had all the cold bottled water we could ever need, plus snacks if we were getting a bit peckish. The lunchtime food provided by Suricata Safaris was good quality, it was a hot option, pasta or rice, meat and vegtables. The bathroom facilities (on the road) were good and there were enough scheduled stops for all that water we were drinking.
We hope to be able to return one day and do it all again, this truly was one of the best experiences we have both had, and we would not consider booking a safari with any other company. Thank you Suricata Safaris team for your kindness, good vibes, and making this a trip of a lifetime.
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Email Stefan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What an amazing trip
We had booked a five-day safari with six people. Everything was perfectly organized from the first to the last minute. All the hotels were great, the car was great and the food was excellent, there was even a warm meal for lunch.
Particularly worthy of mention is the Suricata Lodge, a real dream. And of course the one night in a tent, in the middle of the Serengeti.
A special thanks goes to our guide and driver Freddy, we had a very good time with him. Always in a good mood, he took us to the best spots and informed us about the biodiversity. We were able to learn a lot about the country, people and animals. thank you Freddy, you are the best❣️
Thanks also to Daniel, he provided us with all the necessary information for the trip in advance.
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Email Susanne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari
It was a perfect trip, everything was well organized, Daniel gave us a heartly welcome upon our arrival in Arusha. Our Tour Guide - Freddy - was a real good one: very experienced, sympathic, kind, polite, funny and relaxed. He made our trip to a perfect one with a lot of fun. Thanks a lot to Tom, Daniel and of course to Freddy.
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Email David | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days safari in Ngorongoro and Serengeti with Arusha city tour
I did a 3 days safari with Suricata in Serengeti and Ngorongoro and had an amazing experience, I saw all the animals from the big 5. I also had the chance to do a city tour with John in Arusha, who kindly showed me the city’s attractions, taught me some Swahili, and took me to a great local restaurant! Many thanks!
DE
Email Janik | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Breathtaking safari
Our 5 day safari was breathtaking. We took the tour with Suricata Safaris through 4 national parks, so we saw beautiful and, above all, different landscapes. We were briefed in advance by Daniel and looked after well. The hotels on the tour were great, especially the new and own Suricata Lodge is a real dream, and spending the night in a tent was also exciting. The food could be a little more varied. Nevertheless, with our great guide Freddy, we saw all of the Big 5 and many more.
It was a fun and unforgettable trip!
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It was a great tour.
It was a great time. We’d seen a lot of animals and great landscape and our guide was very funny. He answered all my questions and was very patient with us. So we had a great time.
DE
Email Cora | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable Tour
It was a amazing tour. We saw all of the big five and a lot of other animals, too. Our guide, Fred, was so funny and friendly. We really enjoyed being on our Safari with him.
The lodges were very good, with cozy bedrooms and very delicious food. The care of the chef, Tom, about the food was great. Everybody wanted us to feel comfortable, also Daniel, the man from the briefing, cared a lot about us even after the tour, not just before.
In conclusion it was a unforgettable trip, with impressive landscapes, beautiful animals a lot of fun and a very great guide :)
Every time again
DE
Email Susanne | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-lifetime-experience
We did the 4-days-safari with SuricataSafaris, including Tarangire National park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The tour was fantastic and I would totally recommend SuricataSafaris as a professional partner for your tour. Our guide was Amiry and we went with a group of altogether 7 people. These are the experiences:
Our first night we slept in one of the Tulia Hotels in Arusha: everything was fine, the Dinner was great and the people friendly. Amiry came on time early in the morning with his huge Safari car. We had enough space and you can open the roof to stand in the car and watch the animals. We spent all four days driving around in the car visiting the different places. It was never boring but exciting, overwhelming and impressive. The lunch was good also, we had always warm meals with chicken, rice or noodles and vegetables. The nights we spent in very good lodges and had fabulous dinner.
Amiry did a really good job, he made jokes and gave interesting informations, he managed challenging situations calm and competent. While we had dinner he washed the car and prepared everything for the following day. He tried to fulfill all our wishes and provided a great experience. The best thing was, that Amiry found all the animals. I remember the situation when he said: „Oh, I see a leg“ and he turned around, drove to a far away tree and found the leopard lying there. :) With his help we saw lions, leopards, giraffes, cheetahs, hippos, rhinos, lots of zebras, buffalos, wildbeests and a lot more. We slept in the fabulous Suricata Buma Lodge which is a dream and in tents in two camps in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, what was luxury as well but an adventure also. I will never forget this experience and can recommend SuricataSafaris with the heart as not only Amiry but all people were friendly, competent and engaged. Thank you so much. Next time I will book with you again!
CO
Email Maria Camila Perez | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari in comfortable lodges for half the price as other operators
Absolutely amazing! We initially were overwhelmed when we first started looking at safari options online for our Tanzania trip, there were too many operators and way to expensive prices, but we found Suricata and it couldn't have been better. We booked the 5 day mid range safari in lodges, and the experience was incredible. Our guide Damian y our chef Salim were amazing and we got to see all of the big 5 and plenty other animals. The lodges were amazing and comfortable as well as the 4wd.
10/10 would recommend to anyone!
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Email Arturo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best safari ever
This was the most amazing safari experience we have ever had! Our guide/driver was Damian, who took us to the best places to watch animals. He drove excellently, took us off-road to a great drive and told us a lot about Tanzania. We hired the lodge experience and all accommodations were incredible. The food from the lunches was made by Salim and was veeery good. Would recommend 10/10 and would come back in a heart beat.
