IT
An amazing safari with Gilbert, a professional and very kind guide!
This safari was honestly one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.
We spent 5 days and 4 nights with Gilbert (our dover and guide) going through Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Tarangire and I still can’t believe how many things we saw.
Gilbert was amazing at always putting us in the right place at the right time, like elephants literally walking right next to the jeep, a bunch of puppy cheetas with the mom, and those super quiet moments just watching lions chill. It never felt stressful or chaotic, which I really appreciated.
And the animals… I mean WOW. We saw the Big Five and somehow even three leopards (still not over it, honestly). I kept thinking “ok this is the highlight” and then the next day got even better!
Also Gilbert is just such a calm, good energy person. He always checked in on us, made sure we were comfortable, and honestly made the whole trip feel super easy and fun at the same time.
I came back home exhausted but SO happy. My camera roll is basically just lions, elephants and me screaming in the background 😂
IN
65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well organised 8 days
Avery special thanks you goes to our guide Albert .his knowledge of the parks wildlife culture and best driving skills made every game drive and incredible experience
Another heart felt thank you goes to operator of the group safari
Thank you
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Informative
Peter did an amazing job driving us around the safari. He was actively working hard to ensure we saw the big 5. If you come to South Africa this is definitely a must do.
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Peter was amazing and deserved 5/5. The 500 Rand extra was unexpected and the only reason it’s not 5
Overall great experience. Peter our guide was great and they picked us up right on time! Lunch was amazing!
The only reason it’s not 5/5 is that they hit us with a 500 Rand surcharge per person that we only got told about <24hrs before the tour. They said this charge has been there for a long time now >1year. I am happy to pay it but think they could have gave us more notice then the day before.
FR
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great day at Pilanesberg
I spent a very nice day at Pilanesberg with Peter as our guide. I totally recommend !
IT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Much more than just a Tour Operator!
After a few days of research, I decided to book our safari with Inspired Budget despite the fact that they had fewer reviews than other tour operators and it turned out to be an excellent decision!
From day one, Lina was incredibly helpful and kind, answering all my questions and providing all the information I needed. She tailored the tour to our preferences and in the end we had the best experience we could have hoped.
On top of that, she went above and beyond by helping us with something unrelated to the safari itself. She solved a major issue that came up during our trip by booking train tickets for us ( tickets we would never have managed to get on our own) which truly saved our vacation!
Highly recommended!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Better than anything I ever expected!
Jordan was the absolute best guide we could have ever gotten! As a photographer, he was amazing at understanding animal behavior in a way that would line us up perfectly to get amazing photos, and would go above and beyond to find the perfect angles! He was so much fun to be around and taught us so much about the animals, environment, and culture. I highly recommend requesting him if you’re looking for someone to help you get unique shots instead of just following the other tour drivers.
The operator itself was extremely kind, helpful, and quick to answer all questions! There wasn’t a ton of info shared prior to the trip, so make sure to do research for packing. A few things that made a difference in our trip (5 day camping safari):
• towel that dries quickly
• body wipes for dusty days (and nights where hot showers are limited)
• sleeping bag liner
• toilet paper
• snacks for the car (the meals are AMAZING and super filling but sometimes we had late lunches if we saw cool things)
• covers for your face to shield from dust
• shower shoes
• outlet converter for charging in the car
• good binoculars
• clips for hanging bags in the shower/bathroom
• a small duffel bag to leave anything you don’t need on safari at the hotel
This was the trip of a lifetime and we’re so grateful for Suricata Safaris (and Jordan) for making it such a great time!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent
I visited the Nairobi Safari Walk with my friends, and we had an amazing time. It was a fun and relaxing experience, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi. For a well-organized and memorable trip, I also recommend leopard paw Safaris.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experienced
Our experience with Suricata was wonderful, thanks in large part to our guide Jordan. He was easy going and was very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife as well as the geological and cultural landscape. He did a great job of finding us all of the animals we wanted to see and was very accommodating of the photographers in our group to find the get to the good shot locations. The food was great throughout and our chef Sampson and the rest of the staff was wonderful. They went above and beyond to accommodate our food requests and helped make a birthday celebration special for our group. I highly recommend the 5 day tour and would book again with Suricata (and Jordan!) if I come back to Tanzania.
The very best tour guide and friend one could ask for! Pick Jordan- He was fabulous!
Jordan with Suricate Safari was the best guide one could ask for. He found every animal / bird we wanted to see, answered all of our questions regarding the animals, gave us a ton of information he thought we would enjoy, and went out of his way to honor our special requests. He is an excellent driver who will get you where you want to be or need to be on time. He makes every effort to park his vehicle so everyone on board can get a clear view and makes sure everyone is satisfied before he leaves each area. Jordan kept us well entertained with his wit, stories and experiences over his 10 years of being a guide . I highly recommend Jordan and would encourage you to request him to be your guide. Looking forward to my next excursion with Jordan and Suricate Safari. Jordan is fabulous!!