Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris

5.0/5 – 795 Reviews

$1,276 pp (USD)

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Geofrey Nassari, founder and owner company.

Geofrey Nassari, founder and owner company.

Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris

5.0/5  
(795 Reviews)
Office In:
Tanzania Tanzania
Size:
20-50 employees (Founded in 2013)
Member Of:
TATO & TTB
Tour Types:
Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
Destinations:
Tanzania TZ
Geofrey Nassari, founder and owner company.

Geofrey Nassari, founder and owner company.

Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris Ltd. is a Tanzanian registered Company and licensed tour operator with offices in Arusha, Tanzania. It is jointly owned and operated by Geofrey .E. Nassari resident of Tanzania. We began operations in July, 2013. We offer all types of safaris: traditional driving safaris to all Tanzania National Parks, mountain climbing expeditions, trekking and walking safaris, and beach holidays.

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An amazing safari holiday !
5/5


We just got back from an 8 day safari holiday in Tanzania and it was truly memorable. We booked through Meru Slopes and they made it a perfect holiday: Almachius was very helpful in organizing everything to the last detail and proposed to us a comprehensive safari which allowed us to visit some of the most important parks in Tanzania: we visited the Tarangire park, 4 days in Serengeti, the Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara. In all parks the lodgings where we stayed were absolutely well chosen and we were very happy withour accommodations.

A special thanks goes to Jacob, our guide during this holiday! His experience and competence were invaluable in making out stay both fun and exciting. He took us to very special places and allowed us to see really close an incredible number of animals in their habitat. It seemed to be right in the middle of a documentary! It was an amazing experience.

We will not forget this holiday and we hope to be back again soon !

great
5/5

It’s already the second day since we came down from UHURU Peak in Kilimanjaro. My calves are still sore, but my heart is fuller than ever. This time I chose the famous Lemoshu route in Kilimanjaro, a seven-day and six-night climb. Meru Slopes guides Julius and John, two young men aged only 25 and 23 years old, accompanied me on this journey and took me into a more real world.

The days in the mountains are slow. Julius always smiles and says to me: "Pole Pole" (take your time). Living in Zhejiang, we are accustomed to a lifestyle where everything in the city must be done quickly and efficiently. We are used to getting everything ahead of time. But on this high mountain with an altitude of 5895 meters, I gradually understood the wisdom of this sentence. The guides did not rush, but patiently adjusted the rhythm "so fast so good?", and gently reminded me when I wanted to speed up: "slow down, catch a breath"

They remember all my little habits: knowing that I need a signal to contact my family, they take the initiative to take me to find the Internet every time I arrive at a new camp; knowing that I like potatoes, the food is adjusted every day; seeing that I am struggling to climb hills with my backpack, they will quietly ask if I need help to share the load; every time I visit a place with great scenery, Julius will remind me to hold up the camera and introduce the uniqueness of each plant or natural landscape in detail. The young John, who was a bit "taciturn" compared to Julius, always walked half a step behind me, like a silent protective barrier.

Looking at them, I remembered the article about the guide Philbert that I read in the Little Red Book. The author wrote that after coming down the mountain, he learned that the guide’s tents were all rented. “Except for wealthy companies like Altezza, everyone has their own way of living.” Isn't this the case with the Julius and John I met? They carry heavy public equipment, but still wake us up every morning with their brightest smiles, point to the dead leaves of the thousand-year-old tree and tell us that one layer of leaves represents one year old, and point out the blue sheep on the cliff in the distance with excitement like children.

On the steep Baranco Wall, I saw a porter fall due to overload. The fellow travelers silently shared part of his luggage. After a brief handling, he stood up and continued moving forward. Seeing them wearing sneakers with worn out soles and open rubber uppers, hiking shoes and even flip-flops, I felt sad. How much of the fees paid by us hikers will actually reach the hands of these people who carry the entire mountaineering industry on their shoulders?

After going down the mountain, I gave an extra tip and gave the ex330 that had traveled 400km with me to the guide Julius. I gave the hiking shoes mh500 to John who was wearing shoes with worn out soles. I gave my warm plush slippers to Hamidu who was still barefoot and wearing flip-flops at minus 5 degrees. I also left some practical items for climbing (baby warmers, snow gloves). Not for charity, but hoping that these trivial things can make them feel a little more relaxed at some point. I hope their sincerity and professionalism can be seen by more people, allowing them to directly earn more.

This trip allowed me to see another side of Tanzania. There is poverty and poor infrastructure here, making life difficult for people. But the strange thing is that here I feel a sense of security that I haven't seen in a long time - but the natural feeling of looking after each other that comes from the community. Julius told me that the locals hate thieves because everyone knows the weight of life. I once watched the porters put ugali (a local food) mixed with my leftover dishes into their mouths and chew them. The food I couldn't eat was like delicacies in their mouths. I listened to them talk about their families and the future after dinner - it was a simple yearning for a better life.

This makes me think about why this continent, which first gave birth to human civilization, is still struggling on the road of development today. And what can those of us from more affluent areas do? Last night, the last night we stayed in Kilimanjaro National Park, Julius said to me: "This mountain changes many people." The mountain is an honest mirror. In the thin air, people shed all outer shells and only meet the "self". When we went down the mountain, we all quietly took away part of the soul of the mountain and left behind a part of our old selves. Pole Pole, change happens with every breath. It made me understand that the important thing is not the speed of climbing to the top, but the breath of each step and the scenery of each moment: don't rush to the road, feel the road.

Kilimanjaro is more than just a mountain, it is the backbone of Tanzania and the raised head of the African continent. The process of climbing it is a process of connecting with an older and more resilient life force. Many climbers like us who come from the rich world were shocked here for the first time by another philosophy of survival: not "faster", but "more stable". We ate food that the locals were reluctant to eat, slept in rented tents, and were protected and encouraged by a group of people who were poor in material but full of smiles. When I left, I took away not only photos, but also a responsibility - I decided to devote myself to the exchanges between China and Africa in the future. I want to take over the industry that my parents started, come to Africa to do honest business, teach people how to fish, and create value instead of plundering resources. It’s not just business, it’s giving back – to the land and the people.

"Hakuna Matata", Julius often said. Yes, there is no trouble that cannot be overcome, just like there is no mountain that cannot be climbed - just take one step at a time, Pole Pole. Life is not a competition, it is not about who reaches the top first, but about how you walk and how you treat those who accompany you along the way.

Thanks to Julius, thanks to John, and thanks to all the porters and guides I met on the mountain!

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Unforgettable Experience
5/5

We had such an incredible trip! The three days in the Serengeti were definitely the highlight—the landscape felt surreal, and we were able to see so many animals from a breathtakingly close distance.

A huge thank you to Almacius for the seamless arrangements, to Lobulu for his tireless driving and constant care, and to Buga for the delicious food that we looked forward to every single day.

Excellent, well organized Safari experience
5/5

Communication with Jerome was great. He is very responsive and answered all our questions. We were picked up from the airport, and Jerome came to meet us at the hotel, with pre charged SIM cards since we did not have an opportunity to get them before the Safari. I strongly recommend using Meru slopes for a safari. Everything was arranged perfectly. Our driver Asantaeli was great!

Amazing 5 day safari with Max
5/5

We just got back from a 5-day budget safari, great experience with Meru!!

We started researching operators a few months in advance but ended up confirming only a week before starting the safari. We decided on Meru Slopes after reading the reviews on various sites (this site, google, instagram), they provided good value for money, seemed serious and reliable. We were not wrong!

- Pre/Post-safari: they were very accommodating and flexible. We found that not having to worry about hotel nights + roundtrip airport transfers was an added bonus and good value for money. The hotel is simple but nice and the transfers on time and with very nice staff. We also liked getting sim cards on arrival. These things made us feel looked after by the company and just adds to the overall positive experience.

-During safari: our guide Max was very knowledgeable and always took us to the best spots for finding the animals. We liked that he was keen to leave early and punctual in order to maximise the chances. He was respectful and responsible with the welfare of the animals and the parks - we were visitors in their home. Even with this, he made sure we saw all of the famous 5 and also the ‘ugly’ 5! The chef (Johanni) prepared tasty meals throughout, even for the picnic lunch - we appreciate that no plastic waste was created, as some companies seemed to provide fast food style packaging.

We will definitely recommend Meru (and Max!) to anyone looking to visit!

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