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 Flora G. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professionalism, good value of money, experienced company
Me and my husband went for a 5 day camping safari with Suricata, around the main national parks in northern Tanzania.
We initially chose Suricata because of the reviews and affordable price, since we were traveling in a short budget.
Since the beginning were positively impressed by the company. Starting from Hilary (it's a he, he is one of the owners) perfect timing to respond to all emails, messages and inquiries. We heard that prices could only be lower if negotiated in Arusha with other companies, but definitely none of them would offer accomodation on the previous day and the day after, as well as transport from the airport and back to the airport on the next day.
The professionalism of the company is outstanding, and I must say it's a good and refreshing feeling, especially when you are traveling around in Africa.
The safari group could not be more pleasant, with couples and single travellers composing a really diverse group, and the driver and chef were always thoughtful and positive.
All this said, the safari was amazing :)
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Email Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Magical and wouldnt be the same without Nickson
This was my first land safari and did not know what to expect. I was blown away at the logistics and organization of the entire operation. Very impressed and satisfied; would 100% rebook with these guys without hesitation. Our driver Nickson was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable, kind, funny, and personable. Couldn't imagine it with somebody else.
We saw the big 5 which was awesome. The cheetahs were hands down the best. All the food was plentiful and tasty with options for vegetarians as well. Wine provided each night.
Quality Tents provided with a sleeping mat, pillow, and sleeping bag. Never got cold but I run hot.
Vehicle holds 6/7 people with pop up roof and opening side windows.
Hot lunches provided each day even on picnics.
The locals and businesses seem to really like this operator as well because they are good to them which is a bonus.
We had bathrooms and showers each night of various quality. Some water was hot others was cold. Not always a physical sit on toilet but the flushable squat down type. Bring your own paper/wipes and soap as more places do not have them. Also bring your own towel.
The first camp last camp near Lake Maynara in Mto Wa Mbu has a small market in front of it with various drinks, alcohol, and toiletries for purchase. This is a gated area with lights, bar, and a pool.
Serengeti camp was primitive with bathrooms and showers although water pressure was low. This was the most exposed camp but there were guards up at night.
The nogorogoro camp had a restaurant and bar with shower and toilets as well. Very cold on the crater rim with fog and possible light rain so plan accordingly. Animals may wander into camp but there are armed guards. We had an elephant in ours but they peacefully deterred it.
Make sure to tip your driver and cook as they work very hard nonstop.
There was also a walking tour to a local village with native tribes and the Maconde carpenters, painters, banana and rice farms, and a banana beer/winebrewery.. I recommend this even if just to learn about the culture. Very cool
You will not go hungry or be disappointed with these guys. Ask for Nickson and Musa (spelling?) the cook
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Email Stéphanie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing safari we enjoy our trip
Great organisation , Johnson is a very good driver , Moses is à very good cooker , we have met Nice People and we have seen wonderful landscapes and the big five and a full others animals. It was a expérience really wonderful.
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Email Giulia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Awesome experience with Suricata
I found Suricata Safaris by chance. I must admit I was a bit scared but it happened to be one of the best choice I’ve ever made. It was a fantastic experience, the Safari was wonderful, we saw everything we had expected to see and a lot more. The experience in the campingy sites was strong but there we could really enjoy the wild life and the atmosphere (especially in the campsite placed in the National Parks). The last day at Ngorongoro crater campsite we even saw an elephant and some zebras taking a stroll between the tents! Moreover the group we found was incredibly nice and we really spent really good time together. Our driver Johnson was really expert and friendly as well. Moosa cooked exceptional meals and was always super happy. Mr Hilary was very accommodating. I would definitely recommend them for sure.
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Email Lena | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great safari!!
We had a great time, all of our expectations have been fullfilled. Well organized tour, a very competent guide offering us great views at the animals in the parks and a chef who served us delicious food!!
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Email Isabelle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 9-day safari experience in Tanzania
We had the most amazing time on our 9- day safari with Suricata safaris. The owner of Suricata, Hilary, was super responsive from start to finish, and helped us organise an itinerary that was perfect for what we wanted. We had previously received quotes from a few different companies, and Suricata overall offered the best value-for-money, while also being the most responsive tour operator. We also met Hilary in person at the start of the safari, and he talked us through all the details.
When our plans had to change slightly because one of us got sick, Suricata was really helpful and switched our accommodation without us needing to pay anything extra. They were so helpful about the whole thing!
Special thanks to Frederick, our wonderful guide for making our trip so amazing. He was incredibly knowledgable, friendly and fun to be around. We learned a huge amount from him about the local wildlife, plants and Tanzania more broadly. He was also exceptionally good at spotting animals. We ended up seeing more than 80 lions
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Email Eliana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing
It was wonderful, excellent punctual service. Great guides, with experience and knowledge. During the safari we had the opportunity to see scenes worthy of Planet Animal , lion hunting , hyena feeding..it was really sensational . Accommodation as expected, great meals, even lunch, which was served during the safari. I recommend
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Email Gabriela | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very kind and caring with everyone
The company offers a great experience and we didn’t have to worry about anything because they schedule everything according to the tourist’s preferences. All the staff are very kind and sympathetic.
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Email Patrick | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect - knowledgeable guides, great food
Just perfect - we had an amazing four day safari. Saw the big five, thanks to our awesome guide Rocky, and we had the best food - thanks to our chef Ben! Would definitely recommend this company - zero trouble, and everything was organised perfectly!!
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Email Vivi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great and easy-going organisation with super service and people for amazing experiences!
We just came back from a 4-days Safari (camping) tour with Suricata Safaris. It was an amazing trips. We had a great tour guide and driver Max, who brought us to the best spots to see all the animals we wanted. We also always felt save in his car. And then we had the excellent cook Tito, who impressed us every day with 3 delicious dishes (high quality, also continental food) even in the middle of Tanzanias National Parks. We didnt expect such good food on a camping trip.
We saw a lot of animals in all the parks and had some great sceneries. We also thought that the tents (matress and sleeping bag) were nice and the campgrounds had some really good locations (especially DikDik in Serengeti and Simba in Ngorongoro Crater).
We can in general very much recommend Suricata Safaris. The organisation and communication with Hilary and the staff was always fast and easy and everything, including transfers to hotel or airport, was well organized.
Thanks to all of you again for this great experience!
PS: Just for some, who are not use to it, there will be a person welcoming you on the day before your trip (if possible) and also collect the rest of the money (in cash) even if this is in the middle of the night. First we were surpirsed but then everything was good.