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Suricata Safaris
Ilboru Arusha, 16301, Tanzania
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Sa
Review №1

The safari was great! Having a hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner cooked fresh for your party everyday was very nice. The cot for sleeping was thicker and more comfortable than the bedding at other safari companies, I hear. The founder treats his employees well. The tour guide has a college degree in Wildlife and knows the answer to any question about African animals you could possibly want to know. I saw exactly one rhino, and dozens of each of the other Big 5 animals.

Fl
Review №2

Our 5 Day Private Lodge Safari with Suricata was simply amazing! Everything from A to Z was perfect. Thanks to Hillary and his Team for organizing all! Special thanks to our guide Vincent who was fantastic. He definitely went the extra mile and was the perfect guide for us!

Lu
Review №3

The best possible experience we could have. Mr Hilary arranged everything for us and he was also very flexible when we wanted to change something in our plan. Florid was our guide and he was very friendly and trying hard for us to get best experience. I would reccomend Suricata agency to anyone who wants to have great safari tour in Tanzania.

Se
Review №4

The safari was very well organized and we had a good time. Ally did the organization for us and Ezekiel was our guide who did a great job. We saw a lot of animals especially in Ngoro Ngoro. The scenery was stunning. We really enjoyed the local lunch. Thank you for the professional planning!

Ca
Review №5

We had the absolute best time on our safari. Airport pickup and drop off were smooth, our guide, Fredrick, was absolutely amazing, incredibly knowledgeable and so fun. He answered every single question we had and managed to find every animal we wanted to see (lions, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, etc). Our chef, Chaz, was THE BEST. Every meal was amazing. Camping was warm and comfortable and we had zebras hanging around our tent all night in Ngorogoro. I honestly can’t think of anyway our trip could have been better. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fun, safe, exciting safari trip. We are already talking about how soon we can come back and do it again.

Ni
Review №6

We had a great time on our 5 day camping safari with Suricata. The communication from start to end was excellent. Hillary, the owner of the company arranged Airport pickup, hotel stay in Arusha and the safari. u2028u2028Our safari guide Ezekiel and chef Salim were the best duo you can ask for on a safari trip. Ezekiel worked hard to get us close to the animals and explained so much more about the animals and their behaviour. After a long game drive, safari chef Salim always prepared the best meals - much more than you would ever expect.We will definitely be back!

Li
Review №7

Our 4 days safari was one of the best experience of my life thanks to Suricata.National Parks are amazing ! Frederic is full of knowledges and he likes to share with us. The chef was very good too, all dishes were so tasty !Thank you Ali for all the organization.I recommand you to book this safari, you wont be disappointed

L.
Review №8

We had an amazing experience with a camping Safari, 3 days, Serengeti & Ngorogoro.From the airport pickup through the whole Safari trip until airport drop-off everything was organized in a very professional way and of course weve seen all the big 5 and much much more.Even the food cooked on the Safari was beyond our expectations.

Ko
Review №9

We just finished the most amazing safari with Suricata. We had the best driver who knew everything about all the animals and was really good at finding all the great spots where we could see all the animals really close.Besides seeing amazing animals and nature, we also had the best chef who cooked homemade meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.We really enjoyed the company of our driver and chef and would recommend this trip to everyone we know!

Ca
Review №10

We had an amazing tour through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. Everything was perfectly organized. We got picked up from the airport and had a transfer to the lodge which is included in the Price! We always had the possibility to contact someone from Suricata and we always received an answer very fast. During the Safari-Tour our guide gave us a lot of informations about the animals and was very friendly. We even had a chef with us and had amazing and fresh food daily.I definitely would book this tour again!

Li
Review №11

This 3 day safari tour from Arusha was absolutely amazing, we saw so many animals including baboons, rhinos, lions, lots of zebras, elephants, cheetahs and more. The scenic views were incredible and we learned so much about the Masai tribe. Our guide/driver Fredrick is awesome, he was so knowledgeable and knew the answers to all of our questions. The cook, Chaz was the best!! Breakfast, lunch and dinner never disappointed. 10/10 recommendation to everyone, we are already planning our return trip. I do recommend bringing toilet paper just incase the restrooms are out and a jacket because it can get cold at night in the tent and in the game drive.

Ka
Review №12

Asante sana everyone in this company. We enjoyed our trip every day. Our professional gide Rocky helped us to see all big five and other interesting animals and locations in the best national parks in Tanzania. We slept in tent and it was amazing experience because all night we heard natural sounds of animals around us and saw sky with millions stars. Also was interesting to try local food from our chef. Car was comfortable, weather was warm. Our safari dreams became true! Also we liked our location before and after safari with amazing view on mountain from roof and location near the city center. We highly recommend SuricataSafaris and Rocky, because when Rocky here everyone is okay and everything is good ;))

Ca
Review №13

We had an amazing 4-day safari tour with Suricata Safari, truly beyond expectations! Our guide was able to share interesting information on the wildlife we met and landscapes we passed, and our chef cooked excellent tasty and healthy meals for us three times a day.

Pi
Review №14

We booked Suricata Safaris after the recommendation of a friend who had used their services a few years ago and was very satisfied. We visited Tarangire and Ngorongoro with our guide Vincent and were very happy with the flow. Vincent was super chill and a great driver as well as guide. We learned a lot of interesting stories about the animal kingdom. They are very professional and also flexible as we needed some adjustments in our travel plans. Hilary came all the way to our hotel to help us adjust and land and epic tour! Def. recommend them!

yo
Review №15

Best experience of my life. Thanks to Suricata Safaris I realized my dream for a smaller budget than I thought. Our guide Frederic is excellent and very professional and our cook Action prepared excellent dishes and was extremely flexible when I informed him last minute that I was vegetarian. We had an amazing experience in all of the lodges especially in Angata and Serena lodges. Thank you Suricata

Ma
Review №16

It was a pleasure to go on a Safari with Suricata Safaris from pickup to dropoff 😍 Our tour guide Frederik was very professional. Also the booking process with Hillary (via whatsapp) and the briefing with Ally were very good. I comparison to others, the prices were also very fair. We have done a 4 day safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The food and the lodges were absolutely amazing. We have also seen all of the Big 5. I can only recommend Suricata Safaris.

Jo
Review №17

One of the top travel experiences I’ve ever had. The staff (Salim and Mandela) were amazing - knowledgeable, friendly, fun, and always looking out for the group. Would highly recommend to anyone considering travel to Tanzania!

Ti
Review №18

Had a great time. Food was excellent and enjoyed our accommodation. Got to see a ton of animals including watching a Lion hunt and kill a Zebra. Heads up to Vincent who looked after us and knew his way around like an expert. Service was great everywhere we went.

NA
Review №19

A great experience. From the moment of hiring, they explain everything very well and give you the option to pay practically the total amount upon arrival. Once on the safari everything was great, from the guide who was very nice and made your stay enjoyable to the cook, who has nade us eat better than at home. We have seen all kinds of animals, more than we expected to see, thanks to the guide since he saw them the first time. Highly recommended.

So
Review №20

We were 2 girls on a 5 days group safari. Price was good, and our guide was really nice and the more we asked the more he told us. We had really good game drives and saw all the animals we could hope for!

Ma
Review №21

Fantastic 3 Day Serengeti/Ngorongoro Tour SafariWe just finished a 3 day Serengeti/Ngorongoro Safari with Suricata and it was a fantastic experience!Our guide Rocky was exceptional, very personable and well prepared and informative. He is what made the tour as good as it was. Salim our chef made sure that our dietary requirements werent a problem (2 vegans) and ensured that we had fresh hot lunches each day.Thanks to Hilary and the team, their organisation was great and nothing was a problem for us. We had accomodation sorted and transfers to/from different airports after our tour had finished.This was our 2nd safari in 5 weeks so we had high expectations but Suricata definitely delivered. I wish we had time to do a longer tour with them.Dont hesitate to book with this company - just do it, you wont be disappointed!

Be
Review №22

Amazing Safari and food!! Mandela from Arusha, our guide and Salim from Mto Wa Mbo, our Cook were fantastic, very helpful, kind and gentleman! Mandela seemed to be the best guide in Savanna, educated and explaining a lot of things, not running too much as orhers. Salim is just amazing, I gained some kg on the Safari.Next time I want to go with them again!We had also airport transfer and hotel for the night before and after included.The first day Mr.T. came to pick us up on the airport. He offered some programs for our first empty day, so we went to a beautiful Waterfall at Kilimamjaro.We felt always IN SAFE, which is very important for us, and they helped us in everything, we could also trust them thus they are very transparent and try to offer cheapest and best solutions (e.g. money change and local SIM card purchase)We are very satisfied and happy! Very good value for the price!! Please calculate with some tips, they really deserve it!

Ce
Review №23

We were cancelled by our original tour company at 11 pm the night before we were supposed to leave by 6am. Hilary from Suricata Safaris responded at 11:30 pm via WhatsApp and made accommodations for us to leave the next day. AND THE SAFARI WAS AWESOME! The tour itself was badass. We literally didn’t worry about a thing. The accommodations were beautiful. Hilary even organized our PCR tests to get home within the ridiculous one day window before our flights.

Pa
Review №24

Dont go anywhere else. I mean it. These guys are extremely flexible with your booking, provide top tier safari and kilimanjaro hike services. I did a safari two years ago with them and couldnt chose a better priced, and more quality company than them. An absolute 10/10. This time around we did kilimanjaro and the guides, porters, chef, and staff were all amazing. The hike to kilimanjaro sucks but these guys make it so much more achievable. They have a great success rate and offer incredible resources for support.Book them as soon as possible before they go ultra expensive like other companies around the area.

Ек
Review №25

As a traveler, I prefer to search a new area alone. But this time it was necessary to seek for a good ranger that will show us the most beautiful views and wild animals in Tanzania. So we have chosen Suricata Safaris. Our ranger is called Vincent. This five days were full of amazing impressions. Firstly, the car was was in good order and every day we got cold water, freshly prepared food, time to have a break. Secondly, I need to mention a huge variety of animals I’ve seen these days: lions, leopards, rhinoceroses, hyenas, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, etc.Also, I uploaded couple pictures to prove that my journey was amazing.

Er
Review №26

I had a wonderful safari. Suricata was kind, helpful, and professional. We saw many landscapes and animals. Our chef was excellent (healthy and delicious food). I am traveling by myself and was glad to be put with an interesting group of fellow travelers from around the world. Camping in Serengeti will stay in my memory, and the crater in Ngorongoro was out of a storybook. I feel very grateful.

Ta
Review №27

The entire trip was very well-organized, everything was spot on, our guide, Vincent, was also great! We had an incredible experience, as we got to see tens of thousands of animals migrating, definitely a unique trip that we would recommend to everyone!

Al
Review №28

We were initially very nervous because we have never visited Africa before, but we didnt have to worry about anything during our safari. From the moment we landed at the airport until we left Arusha, the staff with Suricata Safaris took care of every detail. Our guide, Edgar, was excellent and helped customize the trip itinerary to meet our desires. We saw everything we could have imagined - cheetahs, elephants, hippos, rhinos, leopards, lions, and so much more. I would highly recommend this company to anyone.

Jo
Review №29

This tour was excellent! We had a great time exploring the parks and watching huge number of animals that are in them. We had two different experienced drivers/guides (one for the first three days and one for the last) and both were professional and helped us learn a lot. We were provided with fresh meals by a cook that we enjoyed. We had some slight changes in our plan and the company was flexible about it and made the arrangements quicky. Thank you, Floridi, Salim, Mandela, Ali and Hilary for your hospitality, work and organization. We recommend everyone considering taking a Tanzania safari tour to contact and arrange it with this company (Suricata Safaris).

C
Review №30

We chose Suricata Safari because of the fair pricing and the clear communication with Hillary, who arranged it, and we were not dissapointed! The game viewing was amazing - we saw everything we could have hoped for, including the big 5, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and flamingos. Our guide was very pleasant (super important when you spend so much time together!) and he worked hard for us to see as many animals as possible. He had an excellent knowledge of the animals and plants, and the more we asked the more he told us. Both Hillary and our guide listened to our wishes and feedback to make it a good experience.Remember to bring snacks - at least if you have a tendency to get hungry fast. All the meals are provided, but there can be a while in between.Also, there was a little waiting time, but we chose a group safari to fit our budget, so this was to be expected.All in all, the whole experience exceeded our expectations, and we can highly recommend going with Suricata!~ 2 people, 5 days (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara) ~

Ju
Review №31

We went on a 4-day safari and it was mind-blowing. Our guide, the meals, the activities all exceeded our expectations. It was emotionally very intense, in a very positive way for me.We went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and got lucky: we managed to see the big five and many animals we were not expecting to see! This is mostly thanks to our guide, who knew the parks and animals very well and did his very best to take us to the right places at the right time. Also a very nice and funny man.The food was definitely not what we expected: we got healthy and delicious meals at every stage. Thanks to the cook!All in all: do not hesitate to travel with Suricata: you will not be disappointed!

ux
Review №32

We have really enjoyed this experience. The guide was very friendly and also knew the places where the animals moved. We have been able to enjoy the animals very closely. The food was also very good, and the cook was very nice.

Ca
Review №33

My wife and I had the time of our lives during our Safari with absolutely zero stress. We were picked up from the airport and taken to our hotel. Our guide, Edgar was super knowledgeable and did an amazing job tailoring the experience to the wants of our group. My only regret is not booking a longer safari!

Co
Review №34

We were in a short safari trip, only two days, but the driver succeeded to share with us his whole experience. We saw so many animals and all the experience was amazing!

Al
Review №35

This was an amazing experience! Ezekiel our guide and Salim our cook were the best. Always friendly useful and thinking of ways to make sure that the entire trip would run smoothly. The camping was really good with great gear included (tents, mattresses, and sleeping bags). My favorite was the Simba campsite on the Ngorongoro. The food was always hot with a lot of variety and really generous portions. Our guide had a deep respect for the parks and wildlife which I really valued. If you happen to end up with him do not forget to ask about his documentary narration skills hehe. I would recommend Suricata to my friends and family.Side note: if you are doing a camping safari make sure to help your guide and driver with some of the logistics such as setting up the tents and putting them away, setting up the table, etc. I saw a lot of entitled tourists that would just get off the car and expect everything to be done for them...

Ag
Review №36

Me and my husband went on the 5 day Safari tour with Suricata Safaris and they exceeded all our expectations.Booking was easy, they answered all my emails in just a matter of hours all the time and gave me multiple options for truly good prices compared to other companies.Once we got to the airport, they picked us up and drove us to the hotel in Arusha where we had a short briefing.The next day we embarked on the adventure that has become one of the greatest experiences of our lives.Our guide, Rocky, was amazing. He knew all the information about local wildlife, answered all our questions throughout the five days, was patient with our group but also managed to be our leader in the same time and keep us on track with the schedule.Food was also very delicious, water was provided by them in unlimited amounts.Their services are the highest levels, can recommend them wholeheartedly.

Em
Review №37

We had really great time with Suricata Safaris. We went for a 5 days trip (Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire). Everything was very well organized, they came to pick us up at the airport and drop us back there at the end of the safari. Rocky really was a great guide who was always doing his best for us to spend good time. Titos food was also amazing! Just one thing that could be improved : the inside of our car, especially the sits, would deserve some renovation :)

Ve
Review №38

Suricata Safaris offers well organized and friendly tours with affordable prices! I really enjoyed their 5-days safari with comfort level accommodation. We spent one night in tented lodge in Serengeti and it was top - we heard all kinds of wild animald just near our tent but still felt save of course! Suricata Safaris respects the Tanzanian nature and it’s animals, which I appreciate a lot. Our guide, Vincent, was very professional and he knows the animals. I also need to give credit for Vincents driving skills!Highly recommend booking Sucata Safari!

D
Review №39

It was my first safari and it was beyond my expectations!The team was so nice, professional and patientOur guide was Lewis and Salim our cook, the food was excellent.Lewis put us in the best spot, we saw many giraffes, lion, elephant, wild animals, buffalo, leopard, zebras…We saw a beautiful sun rise but for me the best part was the Massaï tribe.Book Suricata Safaris you will not be disappointed

Na
Review №40

We did a private 7 day safari which was tailored for us by the Surikata team (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Datoga & Hadzabe Tribes, Serengeti, Ngorongoro).We booked on short notice and the Surikata team responded quickly, professionally and considered all of our wishes (even created a tailored broschure for us).During the tour we had great lodges with private rooms. On top of that all the activities were organized in a professional way and we had a lot of fun and unforgettable moments! Especially the hunting with the Hadzabe tribe we will never forget.Our guide Vincent was the best. He has more than 10 years of Safari experience, brought us to all the hot spots and we always saw more animals than the other tours ;)

Da
Review №41

We spent the 4-day safari with Suricata Safari and had a blast! We’ve been so lucky to see the big 5 and dozens of different species. Going back with the head full of memories! The whole experience with Suricata and the quality of lodges proposed were both excellent.The team has been very friendly and helpful from the very first contact to the end of our trip.Our driver and guide was super knowledgeable about wildlife and knows the parks inside out, and also the great chef who was traveling with the group and cooking fresh meals every day. I can only recommend Suricata Safari, they’re excellent!

Fr
Review №42

I went on a 4 days Safari trip with three friends and it was amazing. We saw a lot of different animals. The guide was friendly and could answer all of our questions about the animals. The food was really good and homemade.It was easy to get in touch with the company and they were very helpful with accommodation (which is included) and with transfer to and from the airport.

Ju
Review №43

I definitely recommend Suricata Safaris.The service of Suricata was unique, we went on a 5 day safari and the camping logistic was impecable with clean and comfortable tents and mattresses.The food was amazing, cooked by the chef Salum. He is an amazing person and made us happy with all the delicious food que cooked.Our guide Ezekiel was amazing. He knows so much about all the history, fauna and behavior of the different animals. He was a great professor and thanks to him we were able to discover the magic of Serengueti, Ngorongoro, Lake Mynara and Taranguire. Ezekiel was great company in the safari days. He is also an excellent driver.Also Ally and Mr T were essencial for the 5 day logistic. Very organized and kind to us.5 days are perfect for people that like and are interested in animals!Cant wait to do another safari with Suricata.Big hugs to all the team.

Ma
Review №44

This Company is really recommendable. Hilary answered all our questions and I could easily book the Safari via Whats App. Also I had the opportunity to cancel the Safari even one day bevor it would start, if I couldnt come.Our driver Raphael picked us up in Arusha on time. He was a safe driver and very polite.We also would recommend Roky our tour guide and Action our cook. Roky is a very open person and to all questions he has an answer (really for all)! He got eagle eyes. He could spot every animal even during driving. Action is the best chef we ever met. He cooked a mix of local and European food. Every day he managed to cook something more amazing than the day bevor. Both of them were nice company.All in all it were three perfect days. We saw the big five and even more.We would definitely recommend Suricata Safaris.Asante sanaAndrea and Maya :)

yo
Review №45

We booked a five-day safari from Suricata. Communication was fast and easy with the operator and everything was organized professionally from start to finish.We were picked up from Kilimanjaro airport upon arrival and brought to a hotel in Arusha as promised.The safari tour started the next day on time and we had wonderful time visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.Our tourguide (Vincent) was helpful and clearly had a lot of experience on his profession. He took care of our needs and helped us spot wildlife.The price-quality ratio for this tour was amazing. I highly recommend Suricata!

Se
Review №46

We enjoyed a 4day-safaritour in the serengeti, ngorongoro and tarangire nationalpark and had awesome and very close experiences with the wild animals. The tourguides were very friendly and did everything for us to have a great trip. Also we enjoyed the familiar atmosphere in our small group and last but not least, the food was delicious!I would highly recommend this tour to everyone!

Ed
Review №47

5 day safari + Maasai village + materuni village totally worth it, suricata safari is a great company with very profesional staff. Recommend it 100%. Twalbu is the best guide

Su
Review №48

The guys are extremely professional and trustworthy. My only regret is that I went only for a 2 days safari with them and not 3 or 4. The guides were wonderful, the cars clean and comfy, the game drive was amazing and they made sure we saw as many animals as possible. They provided us with good insights and information about the environment and the animals which made the experience even more amazing. I will never forget this experience and I definitely recommend that if you go for a safari you do it with Suricata.P.S I love the name of the company. :))

Se
Review №49

We made 3 days camping safari with Suricatas Safari and this was the first experince for safari and Tanzania. I want to say that Suricatis Safari supplied and made everything that was defined at agreed pocket. If I will try safari again, I will choose Suricatis Safari. Rocky who was our personal guide and Tito who was our personal chef tried to make us be happy , comfortable and enjoyed. Rocky is a amazing real leader, he always informed us about daily plan, all steps and animals. Special thanks to him , we saw the big 5 by his extrem effort. Our personal chef Tito cooked always delicious, traditional foods and we always ate likely his foods and never faced to any problems. I strongly suggest saferi in Tanzania with Suricatis Safaris with this team.

Na
Review №50

Amazing experiance with amazing people. The organisation was excellent! The driver, guide, cook and even the owner of the company were super nice and professional.Driver Ali picked us up at the airport and took us to the hotel in Arusha, where we spent the night. Early in the morning Rocky the guide picked us up at the hotel and we started the trip. The guide was very experianced and answered to all our queations.. he told us a lot of the history and facts about the Tanzania and the animals. He spoke very good English and French, among other languages.. the cook Action was very nice and cooked very good food for us, we even got a very good African wine.We saw a lot of animals and all the big 5. We were very lucky to have a guide that knew where to find all of them.We slept in tents in public camps. Tents were big enough for two people to be very comfortable in.I would advise to take warm clothes with you for this trip because in Ngorongoro is really cold and windy.I would definitely recomend Suricata Safari for this ecperience.

Ma
Review №51

The best experience in my life!We climbed Kilimanjaro via Lemosho 8 days route and went for a 4-days safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangiri.At first, we did an amazing 4-days safari with the best guide and cook in the world. They made our experience much better, they truly love their jobs and know a lot about animals.After that we climbed Kilimanjaro. We made a 8-days route in 6 days, because we showed a very good acclimatization. Our guides checked our oxygen and heart rate in every camp, so I felt very safe at a summit day. They are experts in climbing, so we spent many hours talking about the mountain and some local traditions. I will miss our guides very much!That was my first experience of sleeping in a tent, but the equipment provided by Suricatas was very warm and comfy, so I felt like in a 5stars hotel with delicious food!

Fi
Review №52

I highly recommend Suricata Safari! We were picked up at the airport and they were really flexible even if our flight time changed. We did the 4 days Safari. First day we visited Taranguire. Second day and third day serengueti and finally ngorongoro on the 4th day. The guide Frederic and the cook Action were both very friendly. The food was really great with starter, main dish and desert. The guide Frederic had an answer for everything and he made everything interesting. We were with 4 other travelers and there was enough space in the car.To sum up, everything went smoothly and perfectly. If we could we would have stayed longer 😊😊. Thanks again to suricata for making our dream come true. I will definitely recommend it to all my friends.

Le
Review №53

We went for a safari of 3 days and had the chance to be with Frederic, the best guide ever, and Salim, a succulent cooker. I can’t say anything wrong about our trip, except that it has an end. Frederic has so much knowledges, and always tries to make you live an amazing experience. What an incredible person. The organization of all the safari was perfect and I will recommend it with no hesitation! Thank you again to everyone that took part of our trip. My dream came true, and I will never forget it.

An
Review №54

This was an incredible experience, everyone was so nice and welcoming, we spend 3 days on the safari but we were so lucky that on the first day we saw a lot of animals! It so amazing I truly recommend the experience and even more with this team, our driver was great and he really knows what he is doing 🐅, our chef was amazing too really good things, we just have a new bunch of recipes 👩‍🍳

Ju
Review №55

Its taken me awhile to write this review so I feel bad. We had Mandela, and Charles as our driver and chef and honestly they were the coolest team to have. Mandela was an excellent driver, and knew his vehicle well. It was well maintained and never left us stranded. Charles cooking was some of the best on tour, and other groups were constantly peeking because our food was so much better than theirs. We never went hungry, and both Mandela and Charles were easy to talk to and make requests. The tour felt like our own and we had absolutely the best time. If you plan on going to Arusha, dont hesitate to use this company. Try to book directly with them instead of going through a booking company as its almost always cheaper (About $900 USD for 5 days/4 nights). I cant thank these 2 guys enough for our trip and I wish I had more money to tip them at the end because it was truly a fantastic experience.

Jo
Review №56

We successfully did the Kilimanjaro summit trough Machame route in 6 days. There are no words to descrive this amazing experience, we were treated and advised in the best way acording to the situation by our crew, the guides Fredy and Alex, our cook, our waiter (Riziki) and all the porters. I would recomend it 100%

Pa
Review №57

Everything was just perfect and very well organized. Hilary answered all my questions I had before the safari. He always replied quickly and friendly. The driver who drove us to and from the airport was very nice too. He played African music on our request. His driving skills are good and we always felt safe during the ride.The best experience of course was the safari with our guide Frederick. He seems to love his job and knows everything about all the animals. He’s very kind, paTient and funny. I can definitely recommend him as a safari guide and will request him next time I do a safari in Tanzania.The accommodations were nice - especially the one in ngorongoro and serengeti. The ones in Arusha and lake Manyara were okay (clean, but nothing special). Food was mostly very good as well too.

Da
Review №58

Perfect experience at suricata Safaris. There is alot of Safari companies in the area but not alot trustworthy.Rocky the guide made sure we had the best experience. Just contact them and they will arrange it . The price is very good and even better when you realise after the experience was worth every penny.

èl
Review №59

Im a 27 years old girl who was for 6 days in a expedition with Suricata Safaris. It was one of the best experience I have ever had. The crew of suricatas was amazing, they took care about us every second of the day. Our guides (Fredy Ngogo and Alex Kilembu) know about the mountain, the history of kilimanjaro, the nature, the security, about alpinism and they were really atent at us, and at our needs. They know how to made to feel us confortable. I think in that tipe of expeditions being aware of the sintoms of altitud is really important, and they know how to do it, they know how to acclimataise well and prevent the real problems that altitud can cause. We summit the top of kilimanjaro, without need of pills, feeling good, with their indications and their advise. We did it by the way of machame route but they know all the routes that summit kilimanjaro. They were really professionals and amazing!!!The porters (Emmanuel Midimi, Gasto Ngogo, Emily Swai, Martin, Happygood Jeremia, Elia Chacha, Mohammed Athuman) were also incredible, they were taking care about our things every moment, they made us feel like a mamber of a family, those guys were really strong and lovely with us.The food was like if your mum were cooking, every day we ate different tipes of food, wer really thankfull on the cook, Watson Matayo, who was making sure we had enought energy to climb! And we couldnt forget Riziki Tarimo our waiter, who made easy to get up every morning. I feel really thankfull about him. If I had to choose, I would choose them for sure again, 100%, because I couldnt found a best team in Tanzania. Hakuna matata and pole pole.

Al
Review №60

I did 3 days Safari to Saranageti and Ngorongoro crater with Suricata Safaris. The safari was beyond my expectations - the service level was excellent. Firstly, great communication before safari about safari details. Than, great organisation during Safari. We had great guide Florid that did his best to show us as many animals as possible and has very broad knowledge and experience. He moved the car in the way to give us perfect pictures keeping in mind our safety. Moreover, the food during Safari was really amazing - I didn’t expect that at all. With us came the cook that prepared for us every meal (food was really delicious, as it was from the very good restaurants). Highly recommend!

Ju
Review №61

Absolutely amazing experience. Everything from the organisation, the information the whole adventure was something that cannot be described with words, you have to do it on your own to really believe it. Special shout out to all the Suricata dream team: Ezekiel our amazing driver, Axi the superb chef and Ally organising everything. Would highly recommend!

Ma
Review №62

Hiking Kilimanjaro with Suricata was awesome! They did a great job of helping us with everything, especially taking care of us from the moment we arrived to driving us back to the airport. Very friendly, thanks for the amazing hike!

Jo
Review №63

I want to thank suricata for this incredible safari tour. We went on a 5 days trip and every days was just perfect. A special thank goes to Rocky our guide. He showed us the big five and he had always the best timing to spot all kind of animals. In addition to that I gained so much knowledge from him about the animals and the Wildlife.I highly recommend suricata because everything was perfect from the beginning of my request until the drop off at the Airport. That’s why I want to say thank you to Hilary who answered all my annoying questions, Action who served us the best food and Mr. T who drove us safe from and back to the airport.

Pe
Review №64

Suricata Safaris is as they say - a higher standard. I enjoyed my Serengeti and Ngorongoro tour to the max. The tour guide and the chef were outstanding in their services, skills, safety instructions and behavior 🌹 I did a camping safari and enjoyed everything to the max. Looking fwd to re-do it after Corona 💗 Asante sana guys. You and your service is a gift to the clients 💗

An
Review №65

5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari to Tarangire, ManyaraSerengeti & Ngorongoro CraterWe, family of two adults and two children (4 and 5 yo), booked 4 nights 5 days trip from Arusha. Our guide Vincent took care of us for all 5 days. His English was perfect, he helped with everything we needed, e.g. medical service for our son, when he had red eyes. We saw all big animals, including Rhino in Ngorongoro crater. Suricata safaris deserves its 5* rating.

Cl
Review №66

Such a great experience with Suricata Safari. It was 4 amazing days. We went to Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater. Thanks to our great guide Floridi, we completed the big five and much more. He was always the first seeing animals and made us live a dream experience. And the cherry on the top, we had a cook during our Safari, Tito made us some meals better than in a restaurant!

Si
Review №67

Very good standard, we appreciated lot. Hilary is a professional tour planer. We chose the mid range lodge serengeti tour, means 3 days/2night in Serengeti and Nongorgoro Crater. The lodges was beautiful and very relaxing. The tour guide was also very professional and showed us all important places. We also had a chef with us on safari, so lunch was also very good. Suricata also arranged the airport transport and the night before and after the safari in Arusha.

Ma
Review №68

It was a great experience! All the members of the company are very kind and helpful. We loved the accomodations during the Safari (except the first one, that was just ok), especially the tented lodge. The meals were very fresh and tasty! The boss cooked it himself and everytime we had more than enough food for all!Thanks to the suricata team for this unforgettable experience.

Ne
Review №69

We had a great experience with Suricata Safaris!! When we arrived Hilary came to explain the itineraty, he is very expressive and nice. We started the safari with Frederic as our guide! Amazing, he knows a lot about wild animals and we got to see cheetahs, lions, leopard… in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire!! Also we had the opportunity to be last day with Ezequiel and the experience kept very well!!! And all this with the best cook Axel, many different plates and all delicious!! We recomend this agency 100%

Ri
Review №70

5 day safari, the best guide, the best cooker. Always got cooked meals, real meals. Lewis was really informative and Salim was the real cooker. Real 5 star service. Pick up and drop off as the nights in Arusha part of the safari package.

Ha
Review №71

If you search a confident, serious and great safari you should take Suricata Safari Agency.My cousin and I, we did a 4-day safari trip well organized by Hillary and Ally from Suricata Safari.We spent a very good time with our guide Ezequiel and our cooker man Tito.Ezequiel was very kind and nice with us, taking care of us and tell us good thinks about the game viewing not so much just sufficient as is good.The cooking during the trip was very tasty, Tito is a very good Tanzanian cooker. We ate 2 times in a lodge and it was not as good as the Tito food ;)!We did a safari in lodge and not in tent. We had very beautiful lodges with Suricata agency : Angata serengeti lodge, we slept in a luxury tent next to the animals : it was amazing. We enjoyed too Ngorongoro Serena lodge a luxury lodge with a view of the crateria!Thanks you a lot for all, it was wonderful.You can book with them closing your eyes ;)

Ad
Review №72

We took the Serengeti and Ngorongoro 3-day-tour and we had a great time with the Suricata Team. The communication prior the arrival was great with quick response and the driver was waiting for us at the airport as it was promised. Hotel Gateway, which was offered and organized by Suricata team for the pre- and post days was a very nice and clean hotel, with good food. (Especially we liked the soup) Next days we went to Serengeti and Ngorongoro where we have seen many animals. Our Guide Ezekiel is very experienced guide, he knew where the animals are and what they are going to do the next ,so we even had the chance to see a lion feeding her cubs with a freshly caught Thomson Gazelle. The food during our journey was amazing, Benjamin cooked unbelievable food in the middle of nowhere. We have no idea how come, but it was so delicious like in a restaurant. We were totally satisfied with our budget accommodation. Clean tents, mats and sleeping bags, and the toilets were also much better than our expectation. We strongly recommend this team and we happy that we chose them!

El
Review №73

We were looking for a pocket friendly safari package. We texted and enquired on a few but Hilary (owner) himself texted immediately.He was very quick with response and very very helpful and friendly. He answered to all of our questions. He initially arranged us for 5 days safari package but unfortunately we were only able to do 4 days due to our delayed flight. Even with the last minute arrangements, Hilary sorted it our for us so that we were able to still enjoy the highlights.Lodging was perfect!! We had Fredrick as our guide, who was very knowledgeable and Tito as our chef, whom cooked really nice food!No words can express how much we enjoyed ourselves.Thank you Suricata Safaris Team.OH, and we saw the big 5!(Fredrick made sure! 😉)

Ge
Review №74

Suricata Safari was our family for 5 days. I have no words to express my gratitude for all what they made for us. Starting with the food, who was absolutely fantastic, our chef Salim cooked for us as a 5 star chef ( we named him during the trip Boss Salim :) and finishing with Fredie our guide who was a real enciclopedy and very very dedicated to our needs and also a big thank you also to Hary, the owner of the agency, all are amazing people. I recommend Suricata Safari from the bottom of my heart!

Li
Review №75

I wanted to a Safari visiting 3 Parks within a certain budget and number of days. Suricata was able to find me the right package and a group to join as i didnt want a private tour. The consultation and service provided were satisfactory

An
Review №76

I would definitely recommend this company. Very responsive and attentive to all of our needs. Best Safari ever! (Medium luxury)

Ti
Review №77

We did a shared 4 day Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The organisation was perfect. Our guide - Lewis was very well informed about the different animals and the national parks we visited. He could answer every question we had as well. After the trip they helped us buy bus tickets to Dar es Salaam and also organized the transfer to the bus station from the hotel. All in all an unforgettable memory and experience. Thank you Lewis and Hilary!

Co
Review №78

My husband and I just had really great time with Suricata Safaris! I feel like this company really cares about their customers experience. Our guide Rocky and our chef Chazz made every effort to make our safari comfortable and fascinating, I want to thank them a lot for that. We enjoyed it so much!We had a 5 day group safari with transfer, meal and accommodation included in February 2021. The thing is that we had 5 full days for safari and 2 extra days for transfer from and to the airport. The original plan was to visit lake Manyara, but because of the beginning of the wet season it was floody there. So Hilary suggested to change our plan and to have Arusha national park instead with a walking tour included. That was really kind of him, because it wasnt the companys fault that the weather was bad, but he offered us, I think, more expensive option (because of the walking tour) and charged us no extra money at all. We were supposed to be in a group of 6 people for all 5 days but in fact we had a company only for 4 days, the last day was private (even though we didnt pay for it).In a safari car there are 6 seats for tourists and a small fridge, also you can open the roof, charge your phone, use free wifi and enjoy your safari. During the safari you will have very tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners in camps and special picnic places.I must say that I was really impressed by camping in all national parks, because there are good toilets, showers with hot water, free wifi (limited, but still), kitchen and dining place, also you can charge your devices there. We spent three nights sleeping in a tent, the company provides you the mattresses, pillows and sleeping bags, it was very comfortable.All the national parks are different: different landscapes, different animals. And our guide Rocky did everything to show us all of them. We saw all big five in first three days and so many other animals, even very close!The last day we had a plane back from Arusha. The checkout time is 10 am, but we were allowed to stay longer, because our flight was after 3 pm. The company provided us a transfer to the airport. That was the end of our safari adventures.In conclusion I want to say, that we had really pleasant time, we enjoyed every minute of this tour. The parks have a very developed infrastructure, there are all the amenities. And our guide Rocky was so cheerful, he had so many surprises for us, shared so much interesting information with us about nature, animals, country and citizens. Thanks to our chef Chazz we had delicious food during the safari. I will definitely come back here in few years, and I hope I could have a safari with this guide, chef and company again.

ah
Review №79

What to say !! This was a great first African safari experience thanks to Hillary the owner and Onesmo the great guide who is literally an information bank.Onesmo was very kind and knows tons of information about animals and local culture as for Maasai culture.I asked for the safari car to be changed and they provide a new one for 6 people eventhogh we were a couple.Again onesmo knows where the animals are specially predators . We were very lucky to witness the Leopard 🐆I can recommend these guys for a great safari experience

Jo
Review №80

Great safari. Saw the big 5 and more. Great hospitality, could not fault it and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. It couldnt have been any better. We had great safari and lots of laughs which was most important to us. I highly recommend Suricata and his team for your once in a life time experience.

Ti
Review №81

Hillary swapped customers to cheaper tour operator without disclosing thisI spent a good while researching safari options prior to my trip to Tanzania. I chose to book with Suricata Safaris based on their great reviews (#6 of 1,294 Outdoor Activities in Arusha) and accepted the cost as a part of the great experience I was in for. Weeks in advance, I had emailed the company to confirm this tour was going ahead on that day. Hillary from Suricata Safaris confirmed this.When the tour started, I quickly realised it was not the 5-star treat I had paid for. Other customers had paid much less for it. Another day in, I realised that we had ended up with Arunga Expeditions & Safaris (#674 of 1,294 Outdoor Activities in Arusha) and their rude personnel. When I asked about this, our driver told me to stop complaining. When I confronted the Suricata representative, Hillary, he said that they moved me to a cheaper operator to save costs.My experience with Arunga was very poor. There was no toilet paper, no hot water and no WiFi in the camps, and I shared a small tent with two people (I was told differently when I made my online enquiry with Suricata Safaris). When one of our crew fell ill and needed transportation out of the nature reserve, our guide suggested that we need to sort that ourselves.I ended up getting dinner and 10% of my money back from Suricata Safaris after the tour. This really does not make up for the difference in quality for the two tour operators. Do not book with Suricata Safaris.

Fe
Review №82

Great Safari experience. They offer end to end high quality service.Dont hesitate choose them for your lifetime experience 😍

gu
Review №83

After asking several requests for safari on the internet, Suricata Safari seemed to me the best and I am absolutely NOT DISAPPOINTED. Very professional. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The food is awesome (thanks Action) and the guide was amazing (thanks Mandela). Thanks also to Hillary for the information on WhatsApp and his responsiveness. I recommend 200%. IT WENT ABOVE MY EXPECTATION. Thank you

Ju
Review №84

I went on a 4 day safari. Great price quality. I was very happy with both the guide and the chef

Io
Review №85

The experience with this tour was perfect. They took care of everything and went the extra mile for our group of three jeeps.

Em
Review №86

We had a 5 days safari with Suricata through Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara and Tarengire and it was a wonderful experience. Hil1ary the manager was very reactive. Our guide Edgar was so nice and helpful. He taught us a lot about Tanzania and animals. And Chazz cooked us delicious meals. All the team was so nice. We totally recommend it!!

Ma
Review №87

I had a group safari (sep. 2019) with them through the 4 most known tanzanian national parks in the north of the country: Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Manyara NP, Tarangiré NP.I had the time of my life during those 5 days. It was amazingly organized and I could see all most known African animals (4 of the big5). Hilda our cooker was just lovely and funny. I loved to much her meals so tasty and made with love. She treated us as their sons ❤. Bryson our guide and driver was special too cause he could spot for us all possible animals and he was always available to explain us everything about nature and culture of Tanzania with a big smile ❤. Finally thanks to Hilary for the prompt answer everytime and for the big smile he has when he welcomed us the first night at about 1am. It was just perfect! Thanks

Si
Review №88

Great experience with great tour guide!

Jo
Review №89

Is good and nice just like being home

To
Review №90

Great food, great staff, great wildlife experience!

Ni
Review №91

I had an amazing experience with Suricata safaris. Great and competent briefing before and after the Safari. A great, friendly and relaxed atmosphere during the Safari. The guides are super competent and friendly and you feel they love their job. Ethically responsible behavior especially when dealing with and around animals.

kl
Review №92

Incredible experience!We booked with Suricata Safaris via WhatsApp and everything worked great. We were picked up at the airport and placed in a hotel for the first night. The next morning we started on time for the safari. We booked 3 days and 2 nights that we spent in tents on campsites right in the parks (Serengeti & Ngorongoro). We got good tents and mats, sleeping bags and pillows and we had a great sleep (the second night it was a bit cold, but we were warned about that). The safari was sensational, we saw an incredible number of animals, which were mainly discovered by our guide Florid who also knew a lot about the animals. We were well catered for by our cook Ben on the way, there were 3 warm meals a day, very varied apart from breakfast. The night after the safari we upgraded because we wanted a pool :-) The morning after we were picked up on time and brought back to the airport. So everything worked perfectly and without any complications and it was a great experience that I can recommend to everyone!

De
Review №93

We had a one time private 7 day safari with Suricata Safaris.The organization from booking to the end was perfect and we felt we were in good hands at all times - we would recommend Suricata to everyone.Every day was always very varied and we would always spend 3 days in the Serengeti. Our guide gave us unforgettable moments with numerous animals. Not only did we see all of the Big Five, but we also had many great and very private observations, even off the beaten track.The unbelievably good, authentic and lovingly prepared food should also be emphasized. Every day we always got freshly cooked meals from our cook - and no lunch boxes, as with many other providers.All the camping equipment and the vehicle are in great condition.We will be back definitely!

El
Review №94

We did a 4 day 3 night tent tour. It was an amazing tour! We saw many animals every day and up close at times. Our guide Ezekiel was the best, he had answers to all our questions about parks and animals. Our head chef Tito made fresh and elaborate dishes every day, delicious! And a very good group in the 4x4 (and each person is next to a window and there is a roof that opens as well). An unforgettable experience!

Mi
Review №95

My girlfriend and I booked a private 6 day safari with Suricata Safaris on the recommendation of my brother. He was already here in 2019 and recommended that we book with Suricata and ask Mandela as a guide - said, done.Despite all of his stories, our expectations were more than exceeded. Mandela was absolutely great, his knowledge of the wildlife and the surrounding area was impeccable. He must have eyes like an eagle, because even at 40kmh on the roughest roads he was constantly mocking animals for us, so that we even saw the rare serval cats several times. Our cook, Ben, conjured up wonderful food every day. He paid particular attention to details so that our dinner table was always a bit quiet and secluded, for example under trees and decorated with flowers.Hilary, who coordinated the booking with us, was available at any time and also dealt with our special requests, such as another hotel the night before the safari, without any problems. We even had the chance to exchange a few words with the German boss of Suricata Safaris, you could tell immediately that he is also there with heart and soul.In conclusion, it can be said that everything was really perfect and we enjoyed the time more than we could ever have dreamed of and will rave about this experience for years to come

Review №96

We had 3 amazing days. We are very happy that we chose Suricata Safaris. Rocky, the leader of our team, was very professional at his job. He led our team very well. Thanks to him, we were able to see 5 big ones. We had very good and exciting experiences. Also, our food chef, Tito, who was with us throughout the safari, prepared great local dishes for us. Frankly, we did not even imagine that we would have such delicious food before we came. Rocky and Tito were friendly and very nice people.Our choice for accommodation was tent. Good thing we did. It was a very different experience. The first night, elephants were neighbors to us, and the next night, zebras😄 On the second night, even zebras were grazing at the bottom of the tent😂 The inside of the tents and sleeping bags were clean. We never had a problem with flies. We did the safari in February, maybe it was related to the season, I dont know, but no fly bits during the safari.In conclusion, I would definitely recommend Suricata safari. Such a beautiful experience can only be made so professionally. Thanks.

An
Review №97

The organization of this safari was remarkable. Each day was very different both by the breathtaking landscapes and by the meeting of the rarest animals. We were accompanied in this adventure by a superb team. Fred our guide had a broad knowledge of animal behavior but also of the flora and culture of his country. A real joy! Charles, the chef, varied the dishes, each more delicious than the next, all in a good mood! Hilary the manager greeted us warmly and was very attentive to our wishes!We chose the camping option with a camp bed because of our more limited budget. Thanks to the well-padded duvets, the nights were pleasant.A unique experience that I recommend to everyone with this company.

su
Review №98

We had a great time with this company. Our guide Lewis is very professional, he knows everything about everything that makes the safari even more interesting. We had youngest as a cook, the best, we had a blast during the 4 days. We even had the right to an evening outside the program to experience the African nightlife.Regarding the safari, we did 2 days in Serengeti, 1 in Ngorongoro, then 1 in Tarangire (on a private safari since the others had opted for 3 days). All the animals on the program were seen, we even had the chance to see 3 leopards which is very rare. Our guide knew every nook and cranny of the parks. We spent 2 nights camping in order to live in immersion with the animals, sensations guaranteed !!!! HahaThe last night we opted for a lodge, for 50 usd the service was top notch (good services, swimming pool, bar, restaurant ...)All this stay for 1500 usd for 2 people and comparing with other companies we were far below with services far above.Hilary the manager is at the top when it comes to communication. He is hyper responsive which is rather unusual in Tanzania hahaI recommend the agency with your eyes closed !!!!

An
Review №99

Four fantastic days, visit to Kilimanjaro, the magnificent waterfall, coffee plantation, see how the whole process is carried out. Safaris in Seringeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire. Thanks to our driver Louis, our cook Salime, for making this trip unforgettable. With this team, it was possible to see a Rhinoceros 🦏, only 10% of the visitors, have this pleasure…

Review №100

Amazing 2 Night 3 Day Safari !!We did the Serengeti Natural Park, saw lots of animals, and beautiful scenery! The park is huge and the guide is very good!We then made the Ngorongoro Natural Park, located in the middle of a Volcano, the landscapes are magnificent and the animals are very numerous.The team that accompanied us was on top and the food was healthy and of a very high quality!I recommend this agency 100%!

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  • Address:Ilboru Arusha, 16301, Tanzania
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