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chika   –  
Japan JP
Visited: June 2018 Reviewed: Jun 10, 2018

Email chika  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

We had a great time in Arusha
5/5

We joined 4days safari tour, visit Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro, and Serengety. We enjoyed safari tour without trouble. Meru slopes respond flexibly. After the safari tour, we'd like to visit Moshi to see Mt.Kirimanjaro. But we had enough time. Then, Meru slopes arranged a tour to visit kikretowa hot springs. In the end, it was a day well spent. We can see Mt.kirimanjaro and had a kirimanjaro coffee on the way to the hot springs.

Katelyn   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2017 Reviewed: Apr 25, 2018

Email Katelyn  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

More than we expected. Incredible four days, three nights.
5/5

This review is coming almost a year late (whoops!). A friend currently in Tanzania asked me for a safari company recommendation because she knew we had a great experience and that reminded me that I never wrote my review - so here I am!

Our group was from: Mexico, Spain, USA, ages 25-30

PROS:
- I loved Geoffrey's communication. He was incredibly responsive on WhatsApp and accommodating to our ever changing plans. We had a group of 7 of us, coming from multiple countries - a lot of our schedules changed constantly and Geoffrey was always helpful and reassured us his team would make it work.
- Hotel the night before and after the safari was basic, but good. They had laundry services which was great as most of us were coming off some traveling. Hotel breakfast was fruit, coffee/tea, bread, eggs if I remember correctly.
- FOOD while on safari. Our cook was a magician! Multiple, delicious courses, always had coffee/tea. Very impressed. Best part: one in our group had a birthday while on safari - we told Geoffrey before hand. So they arranged two complimentary bottles of wine (tbh the wine wasn't very good, but we were still impressed), and our cook made a delicious cake with our friend's name on it. Our guide told us of a "perfect spot" to surprise her, and brought us to an area where we could get out of the car, watch the hippos, and sit on the grass to drink the wine and eat cake. We would have been happy with the extra wine, but the fact our cook made a cake from scratch in the middle of Ngorongoro Crater was impressive. An extra mile on their part. A definite highlight for all us.
- Logistics: everything went very smooth. Picked up straight from airport. Geoffrey had our bus tickets booked for us and waiting when we arrived back after safari - very helpful for us. They made multiple trips for us as some flew out and some bussed out.
- We got into a small car accident at the end of the safari (keep reading on why this is a pro...) -- was not our guides fault - another vehicle came fast around the curve on the wrong side of the road. Our guide's first worry was us and offered to get us a new ride back to the hotel from another safari company while he dealt with the accident. Luckily, we were not in a rush, and didn't want to leave our guide with the mess so we stayed and waited until vehicle was ready to drive again. This added many hours onto our trip and we arrived back late. When we got back, Geoffrey gave us complimentary dinner from his hotel's restaurant. This might seem small, but our guide's professionalism during accident and the complimentary dinner were just small extra acts that showed his team knows customer service.
Price: tbh, I forget the exact price we paid. But I did do a lot of research prior and we were happy with our total. For most of us, this trip was to finish off two years living/working in East Africa. We were all on a non-profit sized budget.


CONS:
- Our cook rode with us (obvious and expected...), but without actually having a seat, which we would have liked to know prior to going on the trip. The safari vehicle had 8 seats - our group was 7, plus driver and cook (9), which meant the cook had to sit on a makeshift seat in the middle of the back and created a very squished and uncomfortable backseat. Nothing could have changed this, but we were told having 7 in our group was fine, when really it meant we took the cook's seat. Our cook usually stayed back at campsite to cook, but was in the makeshift seat on long drives to the parks and between campsites.
- We really liked our guide, but he could have been more loud and vocal about what we were seeing. He generally only talked when we asked a question.

Mar Santacana   –  
Spain ES
Visited: March 2018 Reviewed: Apr 10, 2018

Email Mar Santacana  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

We had a really good experience with Meru Slopes. We visit Tarangire, Serengeti and Crater Ngorongor
5/5

We had a really good service, and our Guide was great. The first night we stayed in a very beatiful place, and second and third night we slept in campsites, Serengeti and Crater, which were also really good.
Our cooker was also great, and all the meals were perfect every day; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Maybe picnic lunch was not as good as the rest, but acceptable.
The jeep was also good, and our guide used to clean it every day.
They pick us up at the airport and bring us then back to the airport.

I would clearly recommend to choose this agency, and I am very happy with the trip they organized us.

Joan   –  
Spain ES
Visited: January 2018 Reviewed: Apr 6, 2018

Email Joan  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Everything was perfect.
5/5

Everything with Meru Slopes was great; the Kilimanjaro trek and the safari, all the staff working in the company, guides and chefs for both trips... They told us the first day they'd try to make us feel at home while away from home, and they certainly did. Looking forward to go back to Tanzania with them; even if we usually don't travel with tours, it was one of the best trips of our life. Thanks everyone at Meru Slopes.

Christopher   –  
Denmark DK
Visited: February 2018 Reviewed: Mar 30, 2018

Email Christopher  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Knowledgeable and flexible
5/5

An operator I would not hesitate to use another time. Our guide had a wide-ranging knowledge of wildlife and nature - the most knowledgeable I had during my stay, and others in my group were of the same opinion. Everyone I communicated with was friendly, and they were able to accommodate my dietary wishes.

Andrei T   –  
Romania RO
Visited: January 2018 Reviewed: Mar 20, 2018

Email Andrei T  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great value and excellent experience !
5/5

The tour was amazing, specially if you are an animal lover.
Great value for the price. Food is good, accommodation is reasonable , both hotel and camping. You will enjoy camping with the lions and hyenas in Serengeti !

Derrick   –  
Canada CA
Visited: January 2018 Reviewed: Mar 16, 2018

Email Derrick  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing service from start to finish!
5/5

Geoffrey and his team were amazing, and everything was well organized for our 5D/4N trip to the Serengeti/Ngorongoro crater. From the timeliness of communication prior to arrival, to being picked up from the airport, to the stays at Geoffrey's hotel, and the safari itself, everything was seamless. When booking safaris you will often be placed in the hands of a third-party operator with people that have booked with different companies. What separates Meru Slopes from the rest is Geoffrey's service and how helpful he is. He was able to have his staff help us with getting a SIM card and drivers getting us to places that we wanted to eat at. Staying at his hotel is also a bonus, as you'll see alot of people that booked other safaris also staying the hotel. Geoffrey and his team definitely go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need!

Chen   –  
China CN
Visited: February 2018 Reviewed: Mar 3, 2018

Email Chen  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great tour with great staff
5/5

I had amazing experience in Tanzania... I got a fast reply from Mr. Geoffrey by Meru Slope Tours& Safaris, and he is very helpful person when I stayed in Arusha Hotel, the hotel in Arusha is clean and with good location as well...everything was very organized and great safari in the National Park, all was met I expected, I would recommend it 100%.

Erin   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2018 Reviewed: Mar 3, 2018

Email Erin  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Wonderful safari and service for a great price!
4/5

I had a wonderful experience with Meru Slopes. Everyone was incredibly responsive, service was great and exactly as described, and it was amazing value for the price. The safari was absolutely amazing, and all of the guides, drivers, and hotel staff were knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend them!

Pei   –  
Taiwan TW
Visited: February 2018 Reviewed: Feb 28, 2018

Email Pei  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Except the shopping schedule others are just perfect
5/5

They replied very simple but fast, and they really did everything they promised, before/ after pick-up and accomendation (very nice and comfortable ) , which is all satisfying !! the guide looks serious, but very soon I found he is so friendly and easy going. So much fun throughout our trip! And he is also very professional, telling us everything about the animals. He also has very sharp eyesight that he can always spot animals from a distance and tried everything to let us take the best photos. The cook is awesome too! Lunch box is with some limitations but the dinner was all wonderful the cook himself is very fun to talk too! I enjoyed my safari with them a lot. The only thing I dislike is we were taken to a Massai tribe, which didn’t list in our itinerary. Those people Tried to sell you souvenir desperately and the price is ridiculous ! And the chief of tribe asked me to donate to their school so straightforwardly like I owed him the money! The tribe isn’t worthy to visit because they are so impatient when introducing their culture , their only focus is how much money they can get from you! I would 100% recommend Meru Slope to all travelers but suggest saying NO to the tribe schedule directly .

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