20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once-in-a-lifetime experience — I wish I could erase my memory and experience it all again.
This was genuinely one of the most extraordinary experiences of my life and a trip I would recommend to absolutely everyone. From start to finish, our safari in Kenya exceeded every expectation. The Masai Mara was simply breathtaking — the landscapes, the sheer number of animals and the feeling of being completely immersed in nature made every single game drive unforgettable. We were incredibly lucky to see the entire Big Five as well as the Ugly Five, and seeing these animals in their natural habitat, often just metres away, was something I will never forget. Every day brought something new and unexpected, from incredible wildlife encounters to beautiful sunrises and landscapes that genuinely looked like something out of a film. The walking tour on Crescent Island was another absolute highlight and offered such a unique experience of being able to walk among wildlife, while cycling through Hell’s Gate was equally unforgettable. Both experiences were so much fun, completely different from a traditional safari and absolutely worth doing.
However, what truly made this trip as special as it was was our incredible guide, Caleb. After spending five days together, I was genuinely sad when it was time to say goodbye. Caleb was not only an exceptionally knowledgeable and talented guide, but also one of the most personable, kind and thoughtful people we could have hoped to spend our trip with. With more than 10 years of experience, Caleb is truly a “jungle master” — other tour guides even relied on him for his expertise and knowledge. If you are planning a safari, make sure to ask for Caleb; having him as your guide will make the experience even more unforgettable. He constantly went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, happy and getting the absolute most out of every single day. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble, and he was incredibly flexible, adjusting the tour to our needs and preferences rather than simply following a fixed itinerary. He shared so much with us — not just about the animals and Kenya, but also about his home, culture and way of life — which made the entire experience feel much more personal and authentic. He even let us try driving his Jeep, which was such a fun and memorable experience! By the end of the five days, Caleb felt much more like a friend than simply a tour guide. His warmth, humour, patience and genuine care made such a huge difference to our trip, and I honestly cannot imagine having had a better guide.
If you are considering doing a safari in Kenya, I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. It was adventurous, exciting, beautiful, emotional and genuinely once in a lifetime. I left Kenya with unforgettable memories, hundreds of photos and videos — and honestly wishing I could erase my memory just so I could experience the entire trip for the first time all over again. Thank you, Caleb, for making this trip so incredibly special!
CN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent tour! The guide is professional, attentive and responsible. Great overall experience.
Better to exchange some more local Kenyan currency.
BR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent service
The drivers were extremely punctual, polite, and friendly. The driver for the outbound trip (JNB to Kruger) was Desmond, and the driver for the return trip (Kruger to JNB) was Tiyani.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fabulous safari in 8 days
u know, the animals is not ez to see, but Albert show his professional, any kind of animals has been seen, the big five, ugly five, even two times seeing lions group eating and the two times Leopold, that is wonderful. Really recommend that to ask albert to guide.
so thankful to my driver guides.
PH
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Went well above expectations
Suricata Safaris went well above my expectations. My trip became complicated when my flight from Nairobi was cancelled and my baggage was delayed, but Caroline was incredibly helpful throughout. She assisted me with tracking my baggage and quickly reorganized the logistics of my safari around my delayed arrival. I really appreciated how responsive, flexible, and proactive she was. What could have been a very stressful situation was handled extremely well.
My guide and driver, Ecky, was also excellent. He knows so much about the parks, wildlife, and the places we visited, drives safely, and is very sociable and easy to spend long safari days with. He is very chill but clearly works hard to make sure you have a great experience.
I was genuinely very happy with Suricata from start to finish. I would absolutely book with them again, and next time I would specifically request Ecky as my guide. I’ll also be recommending them to friends traveling to Tanzania.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tiyani was great, in time!
Great service. On time and we had two stops for bathroom break.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Got us from A to B safely
The driver tiyani was great very pleasant and got us back safely
NZ
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Lovely crew for all transfers with great communication and care
Lovely crew for all transfers with great communication and care. All were on time and comfortable journeys.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Efficient and friendly service
Transfers organised really well and Tiyani was a great driver delivering us back to Johannesburg safely after the safari trip.