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Nicole   –  
Germany DE
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2025

Email Nicole  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing safari, organization of the whole trip was professional
5/5

We had an amazing time during the 4-day safari! Our guide, Elias, has been a safari guide for 15 years, and we felt very safe with him. We also got to see the Big Five :)
The accommodations, including the service staff, were excellent, with the Boma Lodge being a particular highlight. Upgrading to the mid-range option was absolutely worth it – we had hot water, and the food was delicious!
Highly recommended, I would do the trip the exact same way again!

Marius   –  
Germany DE
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2025

Email Marius  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience - very professional staff
5/5

Our trip with Suricata Safaris was just great! Everything was well planned and the staff made it an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

First, we met with Twalbu the evening before the safari started and he answered all our questions and layed out the plan for the next days.

During the camping, our group had its own chef (Tito) who prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner, each with a wide variety of „Western“ and a bit of local food. The food was super tasty and the breakfast was better than in most hotels! For the game drives between the meals, we had a cooling chest filled with water bottles in our vehicle.

Naturally, we had most contact with our driver and safari guide - Baraka. It was unbelievable how well he knew all the roads in every national park and how he saw all the animals in the distance with his bare eyes. Also, he seemed to know everything about all the animals and their behavior and was always cheerful and in a good mood. Baraka made our experience truly unforgettable with his profession and personality.

Final note about the camping: the two-person tents were always clean and some staff members always built them up for us. There were no worries and we highly recommend to experience a safari with Suricata!!

Felix   –  
Romania RO
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 7, 2025

Email Felix  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Incredible 4-Day Safari with Suricata Safaris
5/5

We just returned from an unforgettable 4-day safari with Suricata Safaris, and it exceeded all expectations! From the start, Johnny warmly welcomed us at the airport, setting the tone for an amazing trip.

Our guide and driver, Elias, was exceptional—his knowledge of the wildlife and landscapes was incredible, and he made sure we spotted the Big Five (and more!). His skillful driving and storytelling kept every moment exciting.

James, the camp cook, was a culinary genius! Every meal he prepared in the wilderness was fresh, delicious, and beyond what we expected. After long days exploring, his meals were a highlight.

Musa and Daniel ensured the trip began and ended seamlessly, providing a detailed briefing to kick things off and a thoughtful debrief to wrap it up. They even treated us to a brief but insightful tour of Arusha before our transfer to the airport. Their meticulous attention to detail made the entire experience smooth, stress-free, and thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish.

We can’t recommend Suricata Safaris enough. The whole team—Johnny, Elias, James, Musa, and Daniel—made this a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Thank you for memories we’ll cherish forever!

Thalia   –  
Romania RO
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Thalia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Memorable 4 days Safari with Suricata
5/5

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire team for their kindness, attentiveness, and support throughout our stay. From the moment we arrived at the airport, Johnny Junior greeted us with a warm smile, humor, and genuine friendliness, making us feel right at home.

At the hotel, Musa gave us a wonderful introduction to the safari, setting the stage for an unforgettable experience.
However, it was Elias who truly made our trip extraordinary. I’ll forever be grateful to him for creating such a unique and memorable adventure. He was an excellent driver, with sharp eyes that spotted animals from afar, always eager to get us closer to each one so we could fully enjoy the moment. Thanks to him, we were lucky enough to see part of the Big Five on our very first day, along with many other wild animals and breathtaking views in the savannah. Elias was always ready to help with anything we needed, and his dedication made the experience even more special.

The meals were also amazing—fresh, local ingredients with a great variety. Every meal was delicious and different, and I only wish I could have a chef like James at home. We’re so thankful to him for the wonderful food he prepared for us.

Lastly, we had the pleasure of meeting Daniel when we returned from the safari. He was so warm and welcoming, sharing stories with us, making us laugh, and even planning a city tour. His kindness added an extra layer of joy to our trip.

This has been the perfect start to our honeymoon, and the memories we’ve made will stay with us forever. Thank you to everyone who made this experience so amazing. ♥️

Thalia & Felix 🇷🇴

Michal   –  
Poland PL
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Michal  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

A Truly Unforgettable Safari Experience with Suricata Safaris
5/5

Our recent safari with Suricata Safaris was nothing short of extraordinary! From start to finish, everything was impeccably organized, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.

A huge thank you to our guide Elias and chef James, whose expertise and dedication made the journey truly special. Elias’s deep knowledge of the terrain and incredible understanding of the animals allowed us to experience breathtaking wildlife encounters, while James’s delicious meals provided a comforting touch of home after each day of adventure.

The attention to detail was remarkable. From the perfect placement of tents to face the sunrise and sunset, to the punctual and stress-free airport and hotel pickups, everything was thoughtfully planned. Communication with the team was flawless – every step of the process was clearly explained, giving us a sense of security and allowing us to fully enjoy the trip.

The entire staff was not only professional but also incredibly friendly and helpful, making us feel welcome and cared for throughout the journey. Thanks to Suricata Safaris, we were able to relax and immerse ourselves in the beauty of the wilderness, knowing we were in the best hands.

We cannot recommend Suricata Safaris enough – it was an experience of a lifetime that we will cherish forever!

Kari Williams   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Kari Williams  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Go woth Suricata!
5/5

I've been on safaris before and this one blew me away!

We went to so many parks and saw ALL of the African animals. Our guide, Fredy, was so knowledgeable and fun. He made sure we had the best spot for animal viewing. The accommodations were beautiful. Loved the tent glamping and was pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious and the customer service at each spot was outstanding. Can not recommend Suricata Safaris enough...10 stars!

Karin Spears   –  
United States US
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Karin Spears  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

They pay attention to every detail!
5/5

This was an amazing experience. It was my first safari so I did not really know what to expect. We were met at the hotel by Mr T (not the actor) he gave us a breifing and then we loaded up in a large landcruiser with 2 other couples, and then we were off for adventure! Our guide Freddy was so knowledgeable and spoke English
Very well. We saw so many amazing animals on safari and Freddy told us many interesting facts about the animals as we watched them. The four parks we visited varied greatly in terrain and flora. The crater is a must see.

The accommodations were very nice for the price. The first 2 nights at a beautiful resort with friendly hosts. The next 2 nights in luxury tents with equally friendly hosts. There were wild animals sounds at night which I thought was exciting. The food was great all around. We were debreifed in Arusha at the end of the trip by Daniel to make sure we enjoyed the trip and to see what if anything needed changing. I had no complaints. What a trip!!!

Arturo Gomez   –  
Spain ES
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Arturo Gomez  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Excellent organization and very friendly environment. Totally recommended!
5/5

We just finished out safari trips with Suricata. We are really happy with the experience. We decided to go with the camping mode and exceeded expectations. Since day one that we did a city tour of Arusha with Daniel all was very well organized and on time. Our guide during the safari, Lewis was very pleasant and he really took us very close to the animals, explaining all details. Thanks a lot Lewis! Suricata organized also meals during the safari. The chef James is an incredible cook. All meals were prepared from scratch, fresh and all days different dishes! So good!
The five day safari gave us a good overview of all animals and the different ecosystems, from savanna to tropical rainforest. Of course we saw the big five and the ugly five (which were very pretty for me) and many more! All was lush green!

The camping was very good! I would not have changed the experience for a lodge.

Life experience that I wish I could repeat!

Sonja Ares Gómez   –  
Spain ES
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Sonja Ares Gómez  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Best Profesionals and very detail oriented, exceeded expectations
5/5

This safari was the dream of my life, so i was scare about having to much expectations from it. But i was lucky by contacting Suricata safaris, my dream came true even better than expected!
Everything was so well organized from the first minute. Since the moment they picked us up in the airport to the drop off they day we left. The first day Daniel, our host in Arusha proposed us a guided tour in Arusha, visiting the most art gallery and the farmers market. Daniel gave us a great and detailed explanation about the country, the city and the local market. It was great to see the high quality of the products in the farmers market, particularly the vegetables and fruits that women from the surrounded countryside sell every day to locals and also to the safari operators. We had the pleasure to eat all this products cooked by the "best" chef ever James!!!. Even my 2 teenagers girls loved his meals. James was the safari chef during the 5 days, we cooked for us every meal because it was a camping safari, and we certainly loved everything he cooked for us. He even though us a lot of swahili words!
Our guide Lewis, drove us the 5 days of safari showing us everything we could possible see. He is a very knowledgeable, kind and smily guide! We absoluty loved being withe him. He has been a guide for almost 10 years, so he knows every single corner form all thw parks we visited. Furthermore, he knows most of the others safari guides with whom he has a very nice relationship so we were able to spot and take pictures of all the big 5 and many other animals. We got a particularlly good view of a female leopard in a tree and also a climbing tree lioness. We were so lucky that we spoted most of the hervibores with offspring, but also a lionesses pride with 6 cubs!Lewis always tried so hard to get us to the best place to be able to enjoy the animals and take pictures as close as possible without disturbing the other gruops or the animals.
I highly recomend.Suricata to anyone interested in a safari in Tanzania with or without children.

Sonia

Abel   –  
Italy IT
Visited: January 2025 Reviewed: Jan 8, 2025

Email Abel  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Perfect experience
5/5

Cannot say enough good about the whole safari. The accommodation was top notch at every stop we had. We had the chance to see basically all animals that were listed.
Most of all, all personnel has been incredible. Mr. T and Dani at the start and end of the trip have been very kind.
Special mention goes to Freddy, our guide, who is knowleadgeable on every subject and welcomes every question with his high energy and good mood. He tirelessly drove us to the most exceptional places in order scout any kind of animal.

11/10 would recommend!

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