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 Aleix | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing safari!
Amazing safari tour, the company also helped us to arrange some other tours around arusha. Big 5 african animals spotted. Guide was professional and know each part of the 3 safaris. Food was amazing!
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Email Nova | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Professional, top notch, and kind!
I chose Suricata based on the reviews from other travelers - and I am SO GLAD I did!
Pre-trip:
*communication was prompt and professional - I had many questions & they were very responsive and kind throughout the booking process.
During trip:
*after arriving at the joining point the night before, we met with Chuke for a briefing. Great way to start the trip!
*Our guide Damian picked us up on time at the hotel, and right away, we knew we were in good hands. He was energetic and informative and seemed to genuinely care about each member of the “team” as he called us.
*Although Damian cautioned us about the rarity of seeing some hard-to-find animals (leopard, rhino), he got us to see all Big 5 and so much more during our safari! He knows those parks like the back of his hand!
*I appreciate how Damian always kept us informed about travel times and our itinerary.
*Damian is an excellent driver. When our 4x4’s tire fell off (because those park roads are ROUGH!), Damian and the other guides quickly came to the rescue and we were back on schedule right away.
*Now let’s talk about the food. Oh, the FOOD! Salim was an extraordinary chef - each meal was fantastic! He even set the table so nicely each time - whether at the camp or on the road - and I appreciate all the little details that went into feeding us. Salim by HIMSELF is enough of a reason to go with Suricata.
*the tents and sleeping bags are very basic but sufficient. (We brought liner sheets and were glad we did.) The camp locations were TERRIFIC - how wonderful to sleep under the African stars! If you want lodges, go with lodges. For us, camping was a wonderful adventure!
*all the restrooms where we stopped were surprisingly very clean and well maintained! Bring your own toilet paper.
*Ngorongoro Crater/Rim is COLD! We were there in mid-July, but the early morning and late night temps were frigid!
Post-trip:
*our post-safari transfer plans changed at the last minute, and Suricata was wonderfully accommodating in helping to make sure we had a smooth transition to the next part of our vacation.
*Chuke came back for post-trip briefing and welcomed our feedback about Damian, Salim, and the trip in general.
10/10! I would (and will!) recommend Suricata to anyone looking for an extraordinary and professional safari experience!
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Email Gerhard B | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing 5 day safari with Suricata
We booked the grand safari tour as a family with our 14y old daugther and had an amazing time with our guide Freddie. He was very knowledgeable, humorous and had answers to all our many questions.
The accomodations on the trip were really nice, especially the tent camps in the Serengeti and the crater were unexpetedly luxurious.
The culinary experience was excellent throughout the trip. We even got warm lunches during the game drives, cooked by Suricata's own chef. Compared to the lunch boxes we saw with other operators, this was a really nice benefit.
Everything around the safari, like the airport pick-up, or our extended stay in Arusha was expertedly handled by Suricata and no hassle for us.
Email Leanne and Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The tour was well organised from start to finished. The whole experience was exceptional!
Me and my sister joined suricata for a 3 day safari to the Serengeti and ngorongoro crater. The experience was out of this world! I would recommended suricata time and time again. The whole experience was so well organised and personalised to our needs. From the initial contact with Halima who helped us organise the trip, to the Safari with our guide Mandela and chef Samson. To our drive back to the airport. We were well cared for and given a 5 star experience. We took the camping safari experience and had the most amazing time. I can’t thank the staff enough for all their help and energy in making our experience a dream. They are truly special! If you’re looking to book a safari then Suricata is your company. You will have no regrets. Thank you Suricata for making our time in Tanzania and Safari so special and memorable.
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Email Maurine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beautiful scenery, respectful exploration and excellent food
Our guide (Elias) was very patient and flexible so we saw a lot of wildlife thanks to him, and the food was excellent throughout the experience (thanks Selim!)
Although the organising team was very responsive, I feel like I could have received more information on pick up, and what to pack and what to expect, and the organisation at the time of the trip felt like it could have been handled a bit better, so I'll remove one star as there's still a little room for improvement. Overall very very satisfied
HU
Email Kriszti | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
He made sure we have the best possible views on the animals and took good care of us
We spent our honeymoon in this 3-day trip and it was totally worth it! We had an amazing time, great company, excellent food and many many animals to see. 100% recommended.
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Email Peter | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Elias is a great guy and a really good guide
The whole safari was an amazing experience. Elias and Salim took really good care of us. We even saw a rhino.
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Email Alessandro | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari with Damian, Hakuna Matata!
The experience with Suricata Safari was truly excellent. All accommodation was of quality, transfers were made on time and according to personal needs. The guide Damian was very friendly and drove very well and the cook served delicious and refined dishes.
My partner and I were able to enjoy excellent travel companions and the days passed happily.
Among the places that I will carry in my heart there will certainly be the Serengeti park and the Ngorogoro Tortilis Camp where we were able to dance with the local people.
I recommend Suricata Safari and the safari in the parks of Tanzania.
An experience to enjoy the beauty of the Earth and a hospitable, genuine and warm-hearted people.
Email Danielle | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
2 day safari Tanzania
Amazing experience would highly recommend. Brilliant guides who were highly knowledgeable and made sure we saw a huge number of animals including a Rhino, Elephants, Hippos, Lions and their cubs! Would also suggest that in Ngorongoro you ask your guide to visit the Maasai people a fantastic opportunity to learn about their culture.
Great value for money. If I had more time I would have done a longer trip to go to the Serengeti
Email Tom | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Experience
You can never get tired of seeing the wild animals and the guide and chef were both great. Suricata makes sure you are looked after from the moment you arrive to the moment you leave.