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 Marcelina | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Client first!
Me and my partner we did 3-day safari trip with Suricata Safaris. The service was excellent from the begining. They picked us from the airport and accomodated in the hotel. The driver -Ali was always there to help and serve with the best possible way. He took us to the great restaurant where we enjoyed the traditional food in Arusha. Safari started the next day in the morning. We were group of four and together with the guide Florid and cook Tito we quickly became friends! It was amazing experience to see this wild animals and watch them in their natural scenery. Florid did amazing job, he spotted so many animals which I couldn’t see even with binokulars. He shared stories about the animals and also about Serengeti park. We slept in the tents on the camps where we also have all our meals. Tito our kitchen chef was very profesional, and each diner was served like in the best restaurant. He also pleased us with a very good wine in the evening, and coffe or tea with all meals. We really enjoyed the Trip and the Company. Each dolar spent is definitely worth it. We highly recommend it to anyone who is considering Safari Trip.
Careful
We've had wonderful time with Suricata. Even tough we had problems on arrival and departure we felt safe and sound thanks to the careful attitude of our guide and driver. We were driven with comfortable land cruiser with fridge on board. The cold einr for the dinner was always there.
We've had a chance to get to know how life in Africa looks like and were delighted with the stories of the guide.
Excellent food made at the spot has also been provided.
RO
Email Miike | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderfull experience with Onesmo
We had a marvelous safari experience with Suricata Safaris and would highly recommend going with this locally owned operator they also give back to the local community.
Onesmo our driver guide was excellent, he made our wildest dreams come true, from the best view of over a thousand wildebeests at a spectacular plain of Serengeti, spotting the big 5 including black rhino and cheetahs up close, mating lions, a leopard with fresh kill and a serval cat on the hunt!.
Salim was our cook and the meals he prepeared were really tasty full of african flawours.
Everything was conducted smoothly, and no hiccups. Options for payment were plentiful credit card (with additional bank surcharges) or TT the fund to their account.
DE
Email Tihomir | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!
We did a shared 4 day Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The organization was perfect. Our guide - Lewis was very well informed about the different animals and the national parks we visited. He could answer every question we had as well. The chef made us pancakes at 5:30 am! That’s what I call kindness! After the trip they helped us buy bus tickets to Dar es Salaam and also organized the transfer to the bus station from the hotel. All in all an unforgettable memory and experience. Thank you Lewis and Hilary!
AE
Email Feras | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
FANTASTIC.
Hilary, Floridi, and Tito are world-class. Hands down one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. No fluff.
Email Kelly | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing Africa
Brilliant trip, saw so many animals and animals ate so well! Well looked after by the suricata crew and camping is definitely the best way to really experience a safari. Thanks guys!
CZ
Email Eliska | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A perfect safari experience.
It was one of the best experience I've ever had. I totally recommend Suricatasafaris!
I did the 4 days camping safari shared tour. I am a solo traveller and was very lucky to meet such a funny group. We all were about the same age and spend an amazing time together.
Everything went smooth and exactly as agreed.
All the staff were very nice and helpfull. The coordinator Hillary always replied fast, then came to the hotel the first day to meet me and ensure that everything was allright.
Our guide Rocky was great! We had a lot of fun with him. The chef Chazz served delicious food 3 times per day. Madrass in the tent was comfy and sleeping bag warm.
And the parks themselves were stunning. We saw so many animals and so much interesting places!
Thank you for this wonderful 4 days!
I would rate this tour 50 stars out of 5. ;)
RU
Email Nikolay | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
It was amazing!
I will say right away - it was a great safari! From the very beginning of communication, even when booking, Hilary told everything in detail and did not answer all the questions. We were met at the Kilimanjaro airport, taken to the hotel and the next morning we moved out. We had a 3 day group safari in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Everything was well organized! The guys are great, they work well. Our guide Ezekel showed us a huge number of different animals - giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, how many species of antelopes, rhinos, lions with a pride, hippos, cheetahs, ostriches, hyenas, jackals, a bunch of different birds. Only the leopard was unlucky. All animals, except for rhinos, were seen at a distance of 5-10 meters. In the evening in the camp there was a great dinner (considering the hiking conditions), and then the guys made a big fire and we all sat around with the whole group and it was an amazing evening!
After the safari we were again put in a hotel for 1 night, and the next day we were taken to the airport. All this was included in the cost of the safari.
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UA
Email Ruslan | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable 4-days Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire
We enjoyed on a 4-day budget safari with Suricata Safaris. Search was at Safaribookings.com. We also read reviews on Tripadvisor. From five companies, Suricata Safaris was chosen. We were satisfied with the full service, which included two transfers (from airport and to airport), two nights (first and last) accommodation at Hotel in Arusha namely the safari and price for all this. Hillary answered all questions quickly and clearly. Everything was well organized throughout. We spent all nights in campsites announced in program, Food, which Benjamin prepared was always delicious and varied. National dishes were often prepared. Our guide and driver Lewis found, showed and told us all about animals. We saw whole big five. Living conditions in campsites were decent: wash, go to toilet, eat at the table, charge gadgets, use Wi-Fi, and in Mto Wa Mbu even relax in swimpool - no problem. We also really enjoyed walk through village, which Deo took us. It was very interesting and informative. Immersed in the life of the local population. We also visited the Maasai settlement, they showed us their colorful dances, Maasai life and their home. It also added unforgettable emotions and impressions.But of course the main on this safari were animals and there were plenty of them in all the national parks we visited. And this is Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, and Tarangire. So: I would recommend Suricata Safaris for a budget safari
BG
Email Zlatin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience with great staff and organisation
Going on a safari has already been a dream for me. So, when we decided to make the step forward and go to Tanzania, we (as many others) decided to research online about the companies, offering safari services. It turned out that there are so many of them so I just checked the reviews on Safaribookngs and Tripadvisor and sent a request to 4-5 different companies. From the first mail Suricata made an impression with the well structured and minute-by-minute schedule of the safari, sent by Hilary. So, after a week of discussion and some tailor-made changes, we had the final schedule: Lake Manyara on the day of arrival (1/2 day), 1 full day in Tarangire, 2 days in Serengeti and 1/2 day in Ngorongoro crater.
The price was ok compared to the other offers we had but the communication was really smooth and quick and that is why we chose Suricata.
Honestly, I had high expectations but these guys managed to exceed them.
The safari was perfectly organised and the whole experience was amazing. Special thanks to our guide Freddy and our cook Tito. Freddy was so knowledged, with lots of information not only about the wildlife but also about the country, economy and practically everything we asked him about. He was always smiling, positive and we learned a lot a lot new things from him. Tito on the other side was preparing delicios and freshly-cooked food even at 2300 metres above sea level (on the edge of Ngorongoro crater). We had breakfast, lunch, dinner + coffee breaks every single day and the food was amazing.
These two guys were working really hard but they enjoyed their job and it was so obvoius. You can't just escape from falling in love with the place, the mood, the whole atmosphere.
Few words about the safari itself - we had 2 overnights in Twiga Lodge which was ok, 1 night in Seronera camp and 1 night in Simba - both campsites were quite good and we had even hot water in Simba. It was again above my expectations. Last overnight we stayed in Arusha in Gateway lodge.
I can hardly recommend more these guys and the Suricata safari in general.
There was only one thing I did not like and it was an additional stopover we payed for - in a Maasai village just near the Simba campsite. It did not look authentic and all the time they were trying to sell us staff with very few words about the history and the customes of the tribe. But it was our decision to visit a Maasai village, after all. Nobody pushed us to do it.
So, yes, you should believe all the positive reviews. I recommend Suricata and if one day I have the opportunity to come back to this nice country, I will definitely choose them again!
