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 Sandra | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn’t have dreamt of more!
We were already in Arusha, Tanzania visiting relatives to babysit and found ourselves with free time. After doing a lot of research we settled on Suricata and so contacted them on Watsapp. Their manager joined us for coffee to find out what we wanted to get out of the experience (basically whatever they recommended based on their expertise, the time we had and our budget). We settled on 1 day in the Tarengeri (spectacular) staying in the Boma Lodge (well worth it!), the Serengeti (equally spectacular but in a totally different way), camping and then Ngorogongo crater (ditto) again, camping. Loved the camping experience, to include being surrounded by zebras!
Baraka was our guide and I couldn’t rate him highly enough - he made our trip out of this world. No idea how he managed to find his way around and find more than we could have wished for including Elephants, giraffes, hippos, lions (and cubs), cheetahs (and cubs), even the elusive leopard and black rhino (saw 3!), buffalo, gazelles, hyena, jackal, ostrich, secretary bird etc etc etc Lucas the chef joined us to create something special each day. The lunch picnics were a real treat too. Still can’t believe it! So sad to have it end, thank you Suricata, Lucas and most of all Baraka for keeping us safe and looking after us so well from start to finish! Asante sana a thousand times!
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Email Francy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unique and wonderful experience
Wonderful experience with Suricata Safaris.
Excellent organization from the first to the last minute.
We organized everything via WhatsApp with the very kind and helpful Tizia.
We arrived in Arusha the day before the safari departure and stayed at the Jevas Hotel Encore (included in our package).
The formula we chose was 6 days and 5 nights, camping (tent, camp bed, sleeping bags provided by them): Tarangire, Lake Manyara, 2 days in the Serengeti and the last morning in Ngorongoro.
Very good food, especially during dinner, our cook Bipa, a young and very good guy, spoiled us and also had the care to prepare some dishes especially for our five-year-old son.
Special mention for our guide, driver and now friend, Rocky: kind, warm-hearted, funny, helpful and very knowledgeable. He allowed us to live a magnificent experience and learn a lot about the animals seen.
As for the parks, I won't spoil the surprise, but picnicking in the Serengeti, watching the sunrise with the animals or having breakfast in the Ngorongoro Crater are priceless experiences.
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Email Mareen and Kevin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Our expectations have been exceeded
We did the 4 days safari and it was simply amazing. First of all our guide Robert was absolutely perfect. We had the chance to see the big five in one single day. Furthermore Robert did everything to make our experience unforgettable, he had a great knowledge about the animals and where to spot them, simply just a great guy. Then we had Samson, our chef. All the meals were freshly cooked and everything was always ready when we arrived at the campsides after a long day. He took great care of us and our wellbeing and exceeded our expectations.
Overall, from booking until the actual safari everything was well organised and ran smoothly and even though we had a little misunderstanding, Suricata solved everything instantly.
We can definitely recommend Suricata.
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Email Mattia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Impeccable organization
Together with my girlfriend we chose this four-day safari.
We found right away, even before confirming the booking, the maximum availability to clarify our doubts. Communication via WhatsApp was always very fast and punctual.
Upon our arrival at the airport the staff was waiting for our arrival for the transfer to the hotel.
The next day, Edgar picked us up from the hotel at the agreed time to start our safari.
For the four days of safari I don't think there are words suitable to describe the wonder of the experience as a whole. Lions, antelopes, zebras, elephants, leopards, giraffes, unforgettable landscapes, hippos, hyenas, birds, cheetahs, buffaloes... you will surely build indelible memories. I recommend binoculars to appreciate everything at its best.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner were always prepared in an excellent manner by our chef Salim, with surprising quality and quantity.
The campsites we stayed at were well-equipped and allowed us to fully experience the safari (one had no electricity or hot water, but that's part of the game. If you want, you can stay in more comfortable, well-equipped lodges).
A huge thank you to Edgar, Salim and all the staff at Suricata Safari, trust them with your eyes closed.
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Email Sara | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Suricata Safari - an unforgettable experience
We relied on Suricata Safari for our first Safari in Africa.
Although it can be difficult to rely on a tour operator by booking directly and remotely, we can say that we were not wrong!
Communications with Suricata Safari have always been simple and clear.
The tour was exactly as described, the guide (Edgar) was very knowledgeable and the transfers well organized.
If you choose the camping experience obviously you must be adaptable, but Suricata Safari in any case provides you with everything you need for the stay (tent, sleeping bag, mattress). The food that is prepared for breakfast, lunch and dinner is phenomenal.
We shared the tour with 4 other guys and we had a great time.
Thanks to Suricata Safari we have created beautiful new memories.
Asante sana.
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Email Fearna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Phenomenal experience
Absolutely phenomenal!! Our tour guide, Amiri, was great incredibly informative and enthusiastic, he made sure to always get us the best possible views of the animals. The food was another highlight, always delicious, Pius our chef, was not only attentive but also an incredible chef! The camping conditions were great the mats and bags provided meant it was very comfortable! Couldn’t have asked for better
Email Findlay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Incredible time on Safari!
Had an absolutely magnificent four days on Safari with suricata safaris. The trip was a 10/10 in every regard. Our guide Amiri was superb, he was charismatic and made sure to absolutely maximise how much we could see. Our chef (pius) prepared the most excellent meals in great quantity for breakfast lunch and dinner every single day. My family and I were all impressed at the healthy food, and the environmentally friendly way that it was served. The three campsites catered to our every need and provided a blend of experiences that enhanced the whole expedition. In addition, everything felt very well organised, safe and prepared for, credit to Daniel as well in that regard.
Most importantly, the actual safari couldn’t have been any better. Across the four days we saw everything we hoped to see, in many cases time and time again. Couldn’t recommend this tour any more!
Incredible experience!
Trip was incredible and more than I could have imagined. Our guide Amiri was incredibly knowledgeable, personable and was excellent as getting us great views of the wildlife. The food we had was delicious and I was particularly impressed by Pius (the cook) baking fresh bread for when we woke up. The campsites were well equipped and I was very comfortable. Daniel was very helpful before and after the safari. Overall an incredible four days!
Email Miranda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great company, very professional
Fantastic safari with a great guide, Amiri, who was friendly and knowledgeable. Pius cared for us wonderfully at camp, and cooked fabulous meals. Daniel was a super point of contact and information source, always helpful. Couldn’t have asked for more
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Email Cristina | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Tanzania Experience
We did a Safari with Suricata Tours and we had an excellent experience. It was our first trip to Africa as a family and we were a little bit anxious but everything went very well. We were pick up at the airport even though we arrived in an earlier flight than planned. The Safari was wonderful and our Guide Max was very knowledgeable of the parks visited and has made us see the big five and much more.