Suricata Safaris

Suricata Safaris

Suricata Safaris
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Multi-day ToursSafarisNature & Wildlife Tours
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
We are a licensed tour operators in Arusha, and Zanzibar, Tanzania. We organize tours and safaris to all major national parks in Tanzania such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara. We also organize mountain hiking to Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Meru, and Oldoinyo Lengai. We have excellent staffs that are here to support you and make your trip to Tanzania a memorable one. We are always here to help you plan your trip to Tanzania, from Safari to Mountain, and Zanzibar. From the moment you arrive, until your departure, you will be welcomed and sent off by a member of our profession team. There is a world waiting for you in Tanzania, come discover it.
Arusha, Tanzania
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2024

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Ellen F
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Friends
Experiencing my first safari with Suricata Safaris was the best decision I’ve made in a long time! We did a three day-safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro and chose to sleep in tents at the campings.
I flew to Kilimanjaro international airport and Suricata safaris made sure there was someone there to pick me up and drive me to our first accommodation in Arusha before the safari began (this was included in the price). We were a total of six guests together with a guide and a chef. Our guide Rocky was amazing (!!) and it was clear that he was very experienced and was excellent at making sure we saw as much as possible as well as educating us on the wildlife and nature of Tanzania. Our chef Musa cooked for us every day and the food was delicious. The camping sites were in the middle of Serengeti national park and on the edge of the Ngorongoro crater and animals strolled just outside the tent during the night. The guide was careful to inform us of the safety rules regarding the camp sites and it felt very safe all the time. It was amazing to wake up to such breathtaking views every morning and I would really recommend to choose the camping accommodation. The tents were clean and fresh and we could comfortably fit two people inside, three might have been a bit cramped but would work as well. In Ngorongoro the temperature drops to around 15 degrees Celsius at night so make sure to bring warmer clothes.

I would also like to add that is a safari company that in my experience is professional and truly respects wildlife, nature and the ethics surrounding the safari industry.

To sum it all up it was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend to go on safari with Suricata safaris!
Written 9 December 2022
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Feathz
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Friends
We did the 5 day group safari and chose the lodge option.

Accommodation: all the lodges we stayed in were lovely, particularly the suricata boma lodge. They all exceeded my expectations in every way.

Food: our chef, Salima, kept us well fed each day with some of the most delicious food. There was always plenty to go around and enough for seconds most days. The dinners in the lodges were also fantastic.

Locations: over the 5 days we visited Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro crater. Each park provided something new in terms of wildlife and landscape - Ngorongoro is particularly stunning! We kept our expectations low as to what animals we might see and came away extremely satisfied, having seen all we could have asked for and more.

Guide: I don’t know how to put into words how great our guide, Damian, is. We had the absolute best time with him over the 5 days. He is so knowledgeable about the wildlife, was amazing at getting us to prime vantage points for taking good pics, especially when there were dozens of other 4x4s at the same spot, kept us laughing the whole time and overall just made our trip extra special.

The only negative aspect to the whole trip was the lack of communication after paying the deposit. It was radio silence until I emailed the day before my flight to Tanzania to enquire about the airport transfer (no request for our flight info/arrival times was received, despite transfers being included in the package). After reaching out I received email confirmation that someone would meet us at the airport and then once we arrived, no transfer had been arranged. Thankfully Ally sorted something out for us pretty quickly and we weren’t left waiting. Our hotel had been switched from what was noted on the invoice and this was never communicated to us. We also had no idea of the itinerary or the fact there would be a briefing the evening before so some more information around these things in advance of arrival to Arusha would be good.

Overall it was an absolutely unforgettable experience, that I would happily repeat over and over again. I would highly recommend Suricata to anyone looking for a safari trip of a lifetime!
Written 19 November 2023
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annamaria_mtt
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
We are absolutely thrilled with the safari and can recommend it 100%.

We looked at various safaris in our hostel and finally decided on this 2-day tour to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.

On the first day, we were picked up from the hostel in the morning and drove straight to a mall near Arusha Airport. There we were able to use the time to buy a few snacks and drinks until our companions joined us.

We then went straight to
Tarangire National Park. The car journey took about 2 hours. At the main gate we were able to see the first monkeys and quickly used the toilet again before heading to the beautiful national park. This was simply amazing and clearly showed why you should definitely go on a safari in Tanzania! In addition to elephants, giraffes, lions (less than 2 meters from our car) and monkeys, we saw pretty much everything that Tanzanian wildlife has to offer. For lunch we went to one of the campsites where there was very tasty food (rice, meat, fried vegetables). After this refreshment we continued our safari and in addition to many smaller highlights we saw some very large herds of elephants and zebras.
The first day ended in a very well-kept lodge with a great dinner, music and acrobatics program.
The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we went straight to the Nborongoro Crater. There we were also greeted at the main gate by very interested baboons (it's better to keep windows and doors closed ;) ) and were able to continue straight to the crater. When we got there we immediately saw the first lions, which were staying right by the road. During the course of the safari we were able to observe several large groups of lions (some of them also giving birth to lion cubs). There were also countless zebras and wildebeest here. The highlight here was definitely the hippo pool with around 15 animals. Here too we had a very tasty lunch, similar to the one the day before. After we left the crater in the afternoon we went straight back to Arusha.

Finally, we would like to say a huge thank you to our guide Joseph who did a great job and gave us some unforgettable memories.
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Written 3 November 2023
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Gehad R
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Nov 2024 • Couples
My wife and I went with Suricata Safari, it was perfect experience and we loved it. All Suricata staff were great and well organised our trip, they were very punctual. Kelvin the driver was waiting for us at the airport took us to hotel. The hotel and hotel great too. All Tuleep and Dennis came and explained to us the steps very clearly. The guide Mbwana was excellent very knowledgeable person he showed us lots of animals great driver the best guide I ever seen. The chef Inocent was great cook and was with all time making lots of great food for us. We were to fly to Dar El Salam the night we finish our Safari, our flight delayed about 7 hours. Dennis at Suricata provided us a place at the hotel to rest until the driver rook us to the airport. I highly recommend Suricata Safari and you will enjoy the life time of safari in Tanzania
Written 23 November 2024
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Thank you for the amazing feedback! We’re delighted you had an unforgettable trip with us. See you on your next adventure!
Written 25 November 2024
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Thomas K
24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
It was an amazing Safari we saw the big 5 and a lot of other animals so close the lion cubs were playing with the car and the moms and dads were laying in the Shades. The service was great they picked us up at the kilimanjaro Airport and they would have brought us back If we wouldnt have stayed longer. The guide Brayson was very caring, friendly and gave his best to show us every animal we wanted to see, even the Cheetah which is very rare even in the Serengeti. I would recommend suricata to all of you how want to do a Safari to the best national Parks in Tansania to a very fair price.
Written 29 July 2023
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yusung
South Korea12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
I chose this safari tour company because it had the most good reviews and a reasonable price, and it was a very good choice.
We went on a 4-day tour with a Mandela guide, who gave us clear and detailed explanations of the animals and allowed us to take photos in a location that wasn't crowded with other safari vehicles. If you can choose a guide, I highly recommend Mandela. They were really kind, humorous, actively listened to opinions, and provided the best service. I saw all the Big 5 during the tour. Mandela finds all the animals with the eyes of a real eagle. Thank you Suricata company and Mandela guide👍
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Written 29 December 2023
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Gloria B
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
We booked our tour with Suricata Safari which included the Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks.
The organization was impeccable starting from the accommodation:
- First night in a hotel in Arusha with the possibility of a guided tour of the city;
- Second night in the luxurious Booma Lodge overlooking Lake Manyara;
- Last two nights in the well-equipped campsites within the Serengeti and Ngorongoro parks.
Very available to customize the tour and choice of accommodation based on our requests.
A special mention goes to our guide Aron, an expert driver, always available and to the chef Salim who delighted us with his tasty dishes.
For us it was an unforgettable experience, so if you are looking for a reliable, organized and good value for money tour, Suricata Safari is the one for you!
Thanks again to all the S.S. Team.
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Written 29 September 2023
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Maddie
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
I highly recommend Ezekiel. He is both friendly and knowledgeable. I felt like I was on tour with a zoologist. Ezekiel provides fascinating facts about Tanzania, its culture and its people. He provides outstanding customer service and is thoughtfully attuned to the comfort of his tour group. I would highly recommend him to friends, family and colleagues! By the end of the tour I felt like I made new friends from around the world.
Suricata goes above and beyond to curate an experience. The lodge in the Serengeti has spectacular sunsets and feels like a high end hotel or “glamping.” We saw the “Big Five” during our safari, which was great. The prices are competitive and this once in a lifetime experience is well worth the money​.
Written 25 August 2024
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Daniel S
Leipzig, Germany9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
We booked the 5-day low-budget trip as a couple with Suricata and are still overwhelmed by nature. The organization was great, from the pick-up at the airport to the end of the safari. Our guide Amiri and chef Pius were simply top notch. There was always freshly cooked food every day, even on the day trips at lunchtime. While other safari groups only had their standard packed lunches, we always had warm food that was based on European cuisine. Thanks Pius! Amiri, our guide, was always in a good mood and knew a lot about the animals. You could ask him anything. Thanks again Amiri. Price-performance ratio was great. We can 100% recommend Suricata Safaris.
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Written 25 January 2024
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Andres P
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Friends
I had the pleasure of touring Arusha, Tanzania, with two exceptional guides. Daniel, who showed me around the city, and Thomas, who guided me through the market, both made my experience unforgettable. Daniel provided insightful tips and shared fascinating cultural history about Arusha, making the city come alive. Thomas was equally knowledgeable and gave me a deeper understanding of the local market culture. Both were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at ease throughout the tour. I highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore Arusha and learn more about its rich history and vibrant community.
Written 20 October 2024
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Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy you enjoyed your safari and we hope to see you again soon.
Written 22 October 2024
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