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
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Email Themis | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
We just finished our four day safari with suricata safaris. We had an amazing time! Everything was perfect, the game drives, the accommodation, the food (thank you very much James). But above all our guide DAMIAN, with whom our expectations were exceeded! He showed us all the big 5, and we bonded!! Ahsante!!!
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Email Katja J. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very well organized and friendly, motivated staff.
The safari with Suricata was a very special experience for us!
Many thanks to our guide and driver Fredy, who was able to answer all of our questions and was incredibly motivated and enthusiastic about nature and the wildlife. You can tell straight away that he knows his stuff very well and enjoys his job.
The accommodations were also more than great. Suricata Boma Lodge has a beautiful view over Lake Manyara. The sunrise and the atmosphere there were really fantastic. The staff is super nice and the bungalows are so chic, as is the whole complex.
The Serengeti Sound of Silence tented camp had a stunning sunset overlooking a herd of wild beasts and zebras. It was really incomparable to sit on the terrace in the evening with a beer…
The food was very good as well and there was no lack of amenities.
Our last accommodation was the Ang'ata tented camp, which didn't have a view of the crater, but it was very nice in the jungle and at night you could hear one or two wild animals sneaking by. Very nice staff and delicious food!
All in all, the safari with Suricata was an unforgettable experience and we are so grateful and happy for it!
Thanks to the Suricata Safari Team!
We would be happy to recommend you to anyone!
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Email Victor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing tour guide, great tour overall, but the attitude of the management was absolutely terrible
Everything started when we first met their contact person, Daniel, who came to brief us and take the rest of the payment for the tour, which we chose to pay in cash. We paid 60 USD more, as, of course, he did not have change. He promised he will give us the change back when the tour ends.
We started the tour everything was ok until the second day when we ate the lunch prepared by their hotel, Suricata Boma Lodge, where we stayed the first night. The food was bad and we had got food poisoning, exactly what you need in a safari.
Considering this, when we arrived at the next accommodation we asked them to prepare a lunch with rice and more solid stuff so we avoid getting sick again. Guess what, they did not care about what we asked, we ate only part of the food and we got sick again.
We were promised by Daniel, who we believe lied to us, that we will have our own chef which will prepare exactly what we want, considering some limited options. We never seen such a guy.
Besides this, the tour guide was kind and helpful and he did his best to make us comfortable. He planned the days in a very smart way and we were most of the time almost alone with a lot of animals. Thank you again Paul!!
Now, let's move to the nasty part. On the last day, got back to Arusha and we were supposed to meet with Daniel, for a feedback session and of course, as promised to return us the money he owed us.
Guess what?
He kept saying that he is coming soon, and at some point he called saying that we should do the debriefing via the phone, because he is stuck in traffic and during the discussion he asked us to not mention anything about the food poisoning as he wouldn't want us to generate a bad image for the company. And then he promised again that in 30 minutes he will come with the money. It was already past 9 pm. At around 10:30 PM he said that we will get the money from the driver who is going to drive us to the airport. Of course the driver did not have the money and did not know anything about this.
I discussed with Daniel again and he said the money were left at another hotel reception, then that the money were in the company's office and then that the driver actually had the money and forgot to give them to us. He was clearly lying. These different versions are from a Whatsapp conversation with him.
He clearly wanted to keep the money.
Now, it is not about the money, it is about their attitude in regards to this.
I told them that I want to get the money back via a bank transfer. They said they only do western union, which was not an option for me at all. I am not going to waste time to open accounts and run arround in my holiday at different western union places to get back the money I was owed. After multiple different conversations and pressure, I was told I will receive the refund via Revolut, and that the money were already sent. They lied again. This is the moment when I started to threaten them with a bank claim (I did pay the deposit via a bank payment). After threatening them, I got the money back the day after, from another Revolut account, which is an instant bank transfer (so they cannot say anything about the transfer taking longer than a day).
I would never recommend them and I feel lucky that nothing really bad happened during the trip. Considering their attitude, I am pretty sure they would have not done anything.
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Email Franziska | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
Amazing trip and unforgettable time! Damian and James (“The Chef”) made this trip so special and unique!! Highly recommended to pic this crew to experience an incredible time! 5* plus!
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Email Andrea G | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Just a perfect safari
This safari tour exceeded all my expectations. From the wonderful tour guide Amiri to the incredible views around the parks, this trip has been one for the books. The selection of the three main parks allows you to see the animals in different landscapes and habitats, making the game drives very special.
Special mention to the packed food that was not the sad lunch boxes we saw around: we had proper three course meals with porcelain plates and everything.
The accommodation was just phenomenal. We even had a hippo as a visitor one of the nights in the Serengeti.
The beers by the pool at Suricata Lodge will always be a happy memory.
Thank you Suricata Safaris and Amiri for this unbelievable time.
Email Brittany Johnston | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with Suricata Safaris
Amazing tour!! So surpassed our expectations. We managed to see all the big 5 & more thanks to our amazing guide Amiri with his super human eyesight! The parks themselves were each unique in their own right and wowed us in different ways. Accomodation was excellent, even had the excitement of having a hippo right outside our tent during the night in the Serengeti. The food was excellent and was full cooked meals for lunch compared to other companies where we saw packed lunch boxes. Would highly recommend anyone booking with Suricata, I hope to do another tour with them again someday.
Email Jonny | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible and more than we were hoping for, 100% recommending to friends and family.
100% recommending to friends and family. Did our research and Suricata delivered! Amazing experience.
Our 5-day safari with Suricata Safaris was an unforgettable journey through some of Tanzania’s most stunning landscapes. From the start, Suricata’s team impressed us with their professionalism, organization, and warmth. Our guide Rocky was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making every game drive an exciting and educational experience. We visited Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater, each location offering its unique charm and an abundance of wildlife.
We were thrilled to see all the Big Five, witness a cheetah sprint, and spot the rare tree-climbing lions—all with our guide’s expert insights. Suricata arranged comfortable accommodations, including a tented camp that made us feel fully immersed in the wild yet safe. The entire experience felt thoughtfully curated, from seamless transportation to delicious hot lunches and dinners. This safari not only exceeded our expectations but gave us memories to last a lifetime. We wholeheartedly recommend Suricata Safaris to anyone looking to experience Tanzania’s beauty and wildlife at its best.
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Email Aleksander | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience with great accommodation.
This was an amazing experience! I really recommend this. We meet a nice guy named Daniel the first day who told us about the plan for the trip. And then we meet up with our guide Rocky who is an amazing guide. He was really cool and also super professional with a lot of knowledge and passion for his profession. Highly recommend him!! The accommodation is also very good with tasty food at every place.
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Email Jonas | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect experience
Our stay with suricata safaris was above all expectations. We was picked up at the airport and briefed there by Daniel. The next day we was picked up by our safari guide “rocky”. He turned out to be the perfect guide. He showed great passion for the animals, with endless knowledge. He also knew just where to go and always got us the best spots. Rocky was also highly respected by other guides. We will newer forget our time with him. Other than that we had amazing accommodations with amazing staff and food. We would highly recommend booking suricata!
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Email Alessandra | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The safari agency you need!
We had a 3-day Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro crater with Suricata Safaris. It has been amazing!
We saw all Big Five, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, buffalos, wildebeest, hippos,… and also 5 lions hunting a buffalo.
Our guide Elias has been really nice and patient with us, always ready to give us information about the animals.
Accommodation in tented lodge was amazing with great food.
Suricata Safaris has made my first Safari a perfect experience! Really recommended!
