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 Nic | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Epic 5 day safari in Tanzania
Just back from a thoroughly exhausting but epic trip to Tanzania, a beautiful country that really has everything; stunning beaches, Africa's highest peak, lovely people and some of the world's most impressive wildlife.
I was travelling with a couple of friends in Tanzania and we chose to end our trip with a 5 day safari with Suricata Safaris covering the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire. The trip was impeccably organised from start to finish and we were incredibly well looked after by both our guide and driver, Lewis, and cook, Theophile, who stayed with us for the duration of our trip. And also by Hillary, whose attention to detail and customer service was superb, and so welcome.
Lewis's knowledge, instincts and good humour really contributed to a brilliant time and unforgettable safari experience had by all. Theophile's cooking was also excellent, we couldn't really have asked for better. Our only feedback would be more opportunity for daytime coffee/tea (we're British after all..) and maybe some more variation of vegetarian food options on the menu.
The animals were abundant and amazing, journeys on dirt roads surprisingly comfortable despite the African massage (and weirdly soporific) and camping mostly good apart from the crater which was freezing - advice to anyone travelling that it might be bikini weather on Zanzibar but make sure you pack a jacket, the CRATER GETS COLD. The added touches of hotel in Arusha and airport transfers really were the icing on the cake.
Thanks Suricata - Hillary, Lewis and Theophile - for a truly memorable time, we'll be recommending you to all.
Nic
Email Charles | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Life changing experience
Our tour with Suricata was better than we could have ever imagined. We chose the three day (two nights) tour of the Serengeti and Ngorongo with camping and were not disappointed. Hilary sorted out the tour where our group of three were joined by another friendly group of two and all that was needed in advance was a 20% deposit. We were easily able to check in at Jevas hotel in Arusha who were expecting us, and Hilary met us in the evening to give us the full brief of the tour.
We were picked up in the morning by Frederick (guide) and Dionese (chef) and taken to the Serengeti where we stopped for lunch and camping and set off for our first Game drive. We had one night camping here and then went for an early morning Game drive where we saw the most incredible scenes of a pack of Lions and Hyenas disputing over a kill. We were spoilt with the abundance of animals and with how close they came to us, something that we will never forget. We then traveled to Ngorongo crater rim where the weather was vastly different and we were joined by an Elephant watching us at the edge of the campsite. Then next day we had a full tour of the crater where again we saw all species of animal, including the rare and shy Rhinos - again something we did not expect. We were then taken back to Arusha and Jevas hotel where our bags had been safely stored and had another night stay.
All in all the whole tour was organised brilliantly, payment was easy and we ate extremely well (special thanks to Dionese!). On top of this Frederick had unrivalled knowledge of all animals, birds and the area, and spent time with us at lunch and dinner to share more knowledge and past experiences he has had. All we had to do was arrive at the hotel the day before the tour and the rest was organised for us, and this meant that we could really take in the experience.
I couldn't recommend Suricata Safaris any more and for that I can only thank Hilary, Frederick and Dionese.
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Email Julia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent!
We are a young couple who chose the 5 day safari program. From the first moment everything was perfect, the organization, the hotel before and after the safari and transport. The safari itself, amazing! Our guide Ezequiel made everything very easy, we saw many animals and the main ones even several times. He is also very friendly and made us feel at home at all times. I highly recommend it. We went camping, the facilities of the camps are basic but the material provided by the company is very good. Also the food was 10.
If we went back we would choose them without a doubt!
Email Violet | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience
Ezekiel,our guide was absolutely lovely;and Hilda is amazing chef she made a delicious food during our Safari .Whole team is attentive and friendly.We really enjoyed our Safari ,Can definitely recommend Suricata Safaris
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Email Karin W | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
3 day and 2 night camping safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Awesome trip all around.!! Our guide Ezekial was very knowledgeable about the Masai people, the area, the parks and animals. He showed us so many animals and we had a great experience with a cheetah and her cub jumping up on our truck!
Hilda our cook was also excellent. She made the best food - soups, meat dishes, vegetable and fresh fruit. She was fun and easy to talk to.
Overall best low key type of camping safari with beautiful camp locations.
Email Hannah | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Surikata safari
Went on safari for 3 nights, 4 days to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater. Stunning scenery with amazing variety between the campsite. Our guide was Rocky, who was brilliant and made the trip a lot of fun. He was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and found lots of lion for us. Hilda was our cook who made us loads of delicious local food throughout the trip. Highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a fantastic experience like no other.
HU
Email Odi | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Lodge Safaris
We did a Safari with Suricata Safaris for our Honeymoon. It was the best choice we could have made. We went on a seven days Safari and a day trip to Mount Kilimanjaro. We truly got more than what we expected, we stayed in Sopa loges for a fraction of what other companies quoted us. One thing that was for us a deal breaker was that they were very accommodating to my wife who has a serious case of Celiac disease, they went above and beyond to make sure everything she ate was as she ordered. We had a fantastic time and will definitely repeat, we highly recommend Suricata Safaris.
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Email Iaroslav | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very good
We had three day budget tent safari Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The car was comfortable with universal power sockets, but I don't know if every car had it. The driver made his best to show us animals and tell interesting facts about them. But a lot of animals on the road were spotted by us. We managed to catch all big 5 and a lot of cubs of different animals. The food was rather good, the cook made it tasty. Our car broke in the end of our trip, but was fast changed by another.
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Email Carolin | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 days Safari Trip with Suricata Safaris
It was just amazing, on the trip through Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro National Park, we saw the big five and many other animals and all this in a very short distance just indescribable !!
One of my sanights was the breakfast on the last day, we picnicked at a Hippo Pool where several hippos floated in front of us without a fence in between or any hedging in perfect nature. Our guide Rocky was very friendly and attentive he always asked if we were alright and had small surprises planned for us, he always had a lot of interesting information about the national parks and the animals so it was always exciting. We were also accompanied by a great chef David who was also very accommodating and the food was delicious every time. The showers and toilets on the campsite were clean and good.
It was three wonderful days that I will never forget, thanks to Suricata Safari and thanks to Rocky and Davidi
I can only recommend it to anyone traveling with Suricata Safari looking for the full safari adventure. Here he gets the full packet!
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Email Jil | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A great Safari experience!
The 3 day/ 2 night Safari trip to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater was such a great experience with Suricata Safari! Apart from the breathtaking landscape we saw the Big-five and lots of other animals so close to us that it was a feeling you can’t discribe.
It was always really funny with our great guide Rocki! He’s a really attentive person and is always asking if we are okay and if we have fun;) Rocki was telling us a lot about the animals and the history of the parks, so that it was never boring! He had a lot of surprises for us like a breakfast beside a hippo-pool without demarcation in full nature:)
Also we had a great cook, David. He always cooked a lot of food so we weren’t hungry any Time! The food was so delicious and varied!
Suricata Safari is a very good organized company, so go on and book your trip with them it’s gonna be an amazing experience!
Thank you really much to Suricata Safari, Rocki and David!