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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If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
Email Jazz | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent service giving you an adventure of a lifetime
I spoke with many safari tour companies before i came across Suricatasafaris via safari bookings, i was excited to see so many positive reviews from people who had booked their safari with them. I didn’t stop my search there and carried on looking around for other tour operators, but i always found myself coming back to them, i decided to contact the company directly through their website and i was advised by Hilary who was very helpful, informative and he answered any questions I had; i had so many questions, especialy as this would be my first ever safari and as a solo female traveller i was quite anxious about booking. I tried to find out as much as i could about the tour operator, mainly via social media, after much research and consideration I made the decision to book with Suricatasafaris and i’m so glad that i did, i opted for the lodge safari as i was not too sure how i would handle camping as i've never camped before. Communication was made very easy via whatsapp/email and all queries quickly responded to.
I anxiously arrived at kilmanjaro solo, i had been assured by Hilary that my airport transfer had been arranged, gladly i wasnt made to wait and met with a very welcoming nice driver on arrival who then drove me straight to the Hotel in Arusha, bed and breakfast was inclusive before and at the end of the tour. The hotel is quite standard but nice, very clean, homely and has a restaurant where fresh meals are prepared daily, the hotel also has wifi. I later met with Hilary who came to the hotel where we sat down to go over the itinerary, as he briefed me the anxiety i had dissapeared as i immediately felt safe and knew i would be well looked after and as a solo female traveller that is how you want to feel.
When confirming my booking i paid 20% of the total and the remaining was paid in usa dollars cash. My tour started on the following day of my arrival, i had booked a 5 day tour where i would visit Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Tarangire | Lake Manayra. All my accommodation was well arranged and booked by Hilary and i was not at all dispointed and it exceeded all my expectations. I had the option of a private safari or group, i decided to join a group where we made up a number of 6, it was a fun group which added to the experience. Our tour guide was Frederick(freddy) and he was fantastic and not to mention a very skilled driver, a good tour guide is key when going on any safari.
We made our way to Serengeti early morning, we stopped off for a spot of lunch prepared by our amazing chef Saleem. I'm a vegetarian and this was not a problem for him, all meals and bottles of water were included.
During our long drive we enjoyed the impressing scenic views, soon after entering serengeti we saw a kill which was pretty amazing, it felt like a wildlife documentary unfolding before me and was already a major highlight of the trip. I would suggest at least 3 days in Serengeti, its a very big area to cover so you may like more time there. On the next day we started off with an early game drive in the serengeti. Freddy; our guide made sure we saw as much as we could possibly see, we saw the Cheetah, lions and cub, hyenas and the Leopard sitting up in the tree, it's definitely a sight for sore eyes. We then headed to Ngorongoro and the crater the following morning where we saw Hippos, rhinos, buffalos, lions and elephants. We were happy and felt very fortunate to have seen all the big5 within a short time of being on the safari. Viewing animals in the wild is the highlight of any safari, so everyday and pretty much every minute was a highlight. We saw many other animals on our travels; giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelope, gazelles, jackal and also some big birds too.
We visited Tarangire park; the home to elephants, it's amazing to see these beautiful animals from up close. If you are an elephant lover you just cant get enough of the place, getting so close to the animals was definitely a special moment. This is thanks to our brilliant guide who knew exactly where to go, to see what we all wanted to see. The entire experience from booking, transfers and safari was perfectly planned. We ended the trip at Lake Manyara, it was a nice quiet way to end an amazing adventure of a lifetime and I thank Suricatasafaris for that, i have no regrets booking with this tour operator and i highly recommend them to anyone looking to go on a safari; a great price and a great service.
If you are a solo traveller, especially if you're female i strongly recommend you to book with Suricatasafaris.
PT
Email Nuno Ferreira | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
excellent 4 days safary - great service provided
everiting went just perfectely. the guide and the cook was fantastic. we saw the big five !! soon we arrive tanzania we surucata safaris owner was waiting for us. I recomend suricata safaris, great price and great service
FR
Email Peter robinson | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Mucho bueno
We had a fantastic time with our guide Fred. Having just become a father nine days previously, he was even polite enough not to rush home on the final day despite of course wanting to see his son Jaydeen.
Fred was first class in terms of his knowledge of animals and ability to find them. We saw all of the big five without any other cars around us as it was him who spotted them from afar with his Legolas like animal vision. A 5* guide for those lucky enough to have him.
The wonderfully named God Bless, our chef, was a constant charming presence, who cooked excellent meals throughout.
Sleeping was in warm tents with very comfortable sleeping bags. I never had to wear a jumper, but was perfectly comfortable in light clothing.
Hilary was excellent in arranging the trip and was able to tailor our return trip to the airport with a quick stop off at the local market.
The photos below are just what I took on my phone. The ones on the camera are truly spectacular.
Would always recommend the Suricata to others.
Email Lubos U | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Far better than I could imagine
Since we choose safari based on budget, we didn’t have high expectation. We expected to see few animals, have some average food and build our tents by ourself. The reality was totally different. We saw almost all animals we could see, the chef was amazing and the food was very delicious (even better than in some restaurants in Europe, base on which conditions they prepared the food). We didńt need to take care about building up our tents, everything has been made by gus from Suricata safari crew. Actually, we didn’t need to care about anything, only just about observing animals. I would give 6 stars from 5, if possible. Totally exceeded my expectations.
Email Melissa | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Well organized and incredible safari
We went on a 4-day safari with Suricata. A day upfront Hilary came to our hotel for a brieving which provided all the necessary information.
We departed for Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. All of the parks were amazing in their own unique way. The car was very modern, we could even charge our electronics onboard.
Our driver/guide George was amazing with all the facts he knew about Tanzanian life and the animals. And most importantly he was an incredible animal spotter. Without him we would have missed some of the best sightings and views.
Our chef provided us everyday with a vary broad variety of food and fruits that never disappointed. He even worked his hardest to take down our tens when we were on game drive.
All with all I would recommend this company for a great experience.
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Email Kasey | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
BEST safari experience!
We are so thankful we booked our safari with Suricata Safaris!! Hilary was so quick to reply to every email beforehand. They picked us up from the airport so late after our flight was delayed 2 times & put us up in a hotel for the night. The next morning, we were off on our trip. Mandela, our driver/guide, was very knowlegable and had the best personality. He was also very patient with us. Chazz, our chef, made the best meals! I still think about his soups. We lucked out & had 2 other groups of 2 on the trip & we all really bonded over the 4 days. During the safari, we saw everything you could imagine!! It was way beyond my wildest dreams & expectations!! The camping was amazing, the people were amazing, the animals were amazing, everything was just so perfect! Thank you Suricata team for one of the best experiences of my life!!
US
Email Casey | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with an amazing company
Suricata from day one of contact has been an amazing experience. Hilary promptly responds to all my inquiries (I had a lot) and takes care of everything; airport pick-up, hotel stay before and after the safari and transport back to the airport. Our guide was awesome! Mandela was knowledgeable and friendly and added to our groups vibe as we were a pretty wild bunch! Super chill guy. Our chef, Chaz can cook up some meals! My personal favorite were all the different soups, but everything was good. (note that they provide all the water on the safari as well). I can't say enough good things about the experience and the company. HIGHLY RECOMMEND (you can tell I'm serious because I used all CAPS...ha!) Thanks Suricata!! From KCs from California
AR
Email Andres C. | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very nice people and amazing safari!
Very nice people and amazing safari! The safari was far above my expectations. Before booking, Hilary was very fast answering my emails and everything was as planned with pre and post accomodations (hotel in Arusha is nice!). The tour guide and driver, Ezekiel, was very nice, responsive, and smart to spot almost every animal. The camping sites along Tarangire (great place and view), Serengeti (amazing nature), and Ngoronrogo (amazing nature). All of them were comfortable enough. Also, Salim prepared very tasty dishes for breakfast and dinners. Highly recommended!
BR
Email Isabela Nunes | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very professional and friendly staff
Suricata Safaris provided a great service from our first contact until the goodbye in the airport. Contacting, negotiating and paying for our reservation was smooth. Our guide and cooker were very professional and friendly. The food was great! We had a problem with our flight in our arrival (we had to land in another airport) and Suricata Safaris provided all the support needed, coming to pick us in the new location.
DK
Email Emma | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari with Suricata Safaris
I just came back from an amazing Safari trip with Suricata Safaris. I went with my best friend and we had such a great time.
We booked the tour online and Hilary was so fast to respond on what-app and answer all of our million question.
We went on a group tour which was so nice. We had the best guide/driver and our chef made the most delicius food to us everyday.
We went on a 4 day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. And each nationalpark was amazing in its own way. We saw so many beautiful animals and took thousands of fantasticly photos.
Suricata Safaris maked our safari to the best experience ever. Thank you so much. Asante sana.