Geofrey Nassari, founder and owner company.
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $180 to $1,200 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Email Fu | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Trip of a Lifetime with Meru Slopes
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris.
From the booking process to the end of our trip, everything was very well organized. Gift Tembo, who assisted us with our booking was responsible, responsive, and he took care of all our needs. All the logistics went smoothly, and several of our lodges had prepared special decorations for our honeymoon. These thoughtful touches made our trip even more memorable and personal.
A special thank-you to our driver-guide Rashid, who was excellent throughout the safari. He was highly experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. We worked really well together as a team, so that we were able to make the most of every day. Besides his expertise and understanding of the wildlife, he is also a very kind-hearted person, who's always ready to help anyone in need. Thanks to the wonderful teamwork, we were fortunate enough to witness a wildebeest river crossing, see all of the Big Five, and enjoy so many other incredible wildlife encounters.
Also a thank-you to Edson, who showed us great hospitality when we first arrived in Arusha, and planned for us a nice trip around Chemka and Matertuni Waterfalls.
I was a bit worried before leaving for the trip, cuz all the contact I had was with Gift. It was a relief to see Edson waiting for us at the aiport when we arrive, but it could be better if this information is provided beforehand. Luckily, everything turned out better than our expectations.
This was truly a trip of a lifetime, and Meru Slopes played a big part in making it so special. We would happily recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania.
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Email Jojo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Everything you can experience on safari with an experienced ranger
It’s been a month since our honeymoon in the Serengeti, but the memories are still as vivid as ever.
Andrew, who has 26 years of experience as a ranger, spent a whole week exploring the Serengeti with us, showing us incredible things and sharing his extensive knowledge along the way.
Since we booked a private safari, Andrew was both our guide and driver. His driving skills were excellent, but his guiding skills were simply beyond words. He never hesitated to answer any of our questions and always did his best to give us a thoughtful and informative answer. His ability to spot wildlife was absolutely incredible, and we often ended up returning to our lodge later than planned because there were just so many amazing animals to see!
What made the experience even more special was that Andrew never treated us as just clients. He always put our comfort and needs first, and his warm personality and entertaining stories kept us engaged even during long drives.
Andrew genuinely loves both animals and people, and he may well be the most wonderful person I met during my time in Tanzania — or perhaps even during all my travels.
I sometimes wonder if the animals could sense what a special person he is, too! We had the extraordinary experience of a young leopard crawling right underneath our vehicle, and we managed to spot all of the Big Five as well as the Ugly Five.
Our itinerary was quite tight, but Andrew did an amazing job of accommodating our schedule. On our last day, he even suggested changing the itinerary to a better option. Had we stuck to our original plan, we might not have made our flight on time. His judgment and consideration made all the difference.
Our safari was as safe, seamless, and unforgettable as it was because we had Andrew with us.
If you’re considering booking with Meru Slopes, don’t hesitate — just go for it! You’ll be in excellent hands. We couldn’t recommend them more highly!
TW
Email Hsu | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Responsible and trustworthy.
The communication is smooth and efficient. Meru slopes did deliver what was promised and the reply was always in time. The guides are professional and most of the staffs we encountered during the trip were helpful. The tipping part at the trekking was different from what we learned from internet and others' experience; though we do hope that the tips were distributed to those who deserve it.
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Email Leticia Longuinho | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Perfect Safari Experience
We had an amazing experience with Meru Slopes and I would definitely recommend them!
From the very beginning, Gift was helping us through WhatsApp and was always very kind and patient, answering all of our questions and helping us organize everything before the trip. It made us feel very safe and well taken care of.
Our guide, Joel, was absolutely amazing! He was very knowledgeable, attentive and, most importantly, really wanted us to have the best experience possible. He was always looking for animals and explaining everything to us. We saw so many incredible things during the safari, and I honestly think having a good guide makes a huge difference — and Joel was definitely a great one!
Our cook, Buga, also deserves a special mention. The food was much better than we expected for a camping safari! Every meal was delicious and he always prepared everything with so much care.
Another thing we really appreciated was that our time in Arusha before and after the safari was included in the package. They picked us up at the airport, took us back after the trip, and everything was very well organized. We also had a guide take us around Arusha and show us a little bit of the city, which was a really nice extra.
Overall, we felt very well taken care of from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. The whole experience was much more than just the safari itself. It was organized, safe, fun and full of amazing memories.
Thank you so much to Gift, Joel, Buga and the whole Meru Slopes team for making our Tanzania trip so special!
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Email Jolien | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Kind, great communication and making sure everything was arranged.
An incredible experience we’ll never forget
We had an amazing safari experience with Meru Slopes Tours. Everything was very well organized from start to finish and communication was excellent throughout.
The team was friendly, professional and always willing to help. We felt completely taken care of during the entire experience. Our safari days in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater were absolutely unforgettable, with so many incredible wildlife sightings and beautiful landscapes.
The whole trip ran smoothly, including transportation, accommodation and meals. A special thank you to Ignas for his kindness, great communication and for making sure everything was arranged for us.
We are so happy we chose Meru Slopes for our safari and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. An experience and memories we will carry with us forever.
AR
Email Rosario | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
An Amazing Safari Experience – Highly Recommended
I had an amazing experience on this safari. Everything was very well organized from beginning to end, and I was lucky enough to see all of the Big Five, as well as many other incredible animals.
The accommodations were good and the food was also very good throughout the trip.
I would especially like to mention the team. Gift Tembo was my sales advisor and was very helpful throughout the booking process. Evans was my guide, and he was excellent — very attentive, knowledgeable, and always making sure I got to see the animals I was hoping for. Thanks to him, I was able to see everything I wanted, including all of the Big Five.
Dulla, the chef, was also wonderful. He was very attentive to my needs and always made sure I was happy with the food, especially regarding my dietary needs and any allergies.
I was traveling alone, and throughout the entire safari I always felt very safe and well taken care of. The whole team was incredibly kind and attentive, which made the experience even better.
Overall, everything went perfectly and I would definitely recommend this safari experience!
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Email Agustin Canete | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Unforgettable experience with customized plan
Fantastic end-to-end experience with this company! Wilfred supported me from the begining, organizing a customized safari tour, sharing all the details in advance and providing a constant support until the end, logistic from and to the airport included. And we enjoyed a fantastic experience with our driver Daniel, who showed us amazing landscapes and helped us during the full journey. We also delighted the good meals preparared by the chef. We Will return!
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Email Malcolm & Jill | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
A Trip of a Lifetime!
Thank you Meru Slopes, Jerome and Max for a trip of a lifetime! We had the most incredible, well planned, trouble free Safari that we could have hoped for. It exceeded our expectations, in large part due to our amazing guide, Max. He made sure we were comfortable, safe and saw absolutely everything. The Big Five and so much more. The Wildebeest river crossings were a sight to behold! We have already recommended Meru Slopes and Max to many friends and family.
Email Dayana | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Safari Experience!
We book with Ignatius from Meru Slopes, we told him what we want and he make sure to fulfill everything, he was very attentive, our driver Mark was very knowledgeable and he make sure we saw all Big fives and almost the great migration, maybe next time we'll see it! Thank you for this amazing experience, 100% recomended.
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Email Oliver | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Stop searching - this is your go to operator!
We went on a seven-day private mid-range safari with Meru Slopes Tours through Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater – and we were absolutely thrilled from start to finish. The entire trip was exceptionally well organized and exceeded our expectations in every respect. We would recommend Meru Slopes without hesitation!
From the initial planning to the communication throughout the entire trip, everything was first-class. Leonard, who was responsible for organizing our safari, was always reliable, helpful and made sure that everything ran smoothly. At no point did we feel that we had to worry about anything ourselves – from our perspective, it would be hard to imagine a better-organized safari.
We would also like to give special praise to our guide, Stanley. He has an impressive knowledge of wildlife, nature and the national parks. We had an incredible number of questions, and Stanley took the time to answer every single one of them, explaining everything patiently and in great detail. At the same time, he had an excellent sense of where and when the best opportunities for wildlife sightings were likely to arise. It is also a great advantage that the guides are connected by radio and share information about animal sightings with each other. Stanley repeatedly positioned us in fantastic spots, allowing us to get “up close” to the animals and take some outstanding photographs.
Thanks to Stanley, we saw all of the Big Five – four of them on the very first day! As expected, we spotted the rhino on our final day in the Ngorongoro Crater.
Overall, we were incredibly lucky during our safari. One absolute highlight was witnessing the famous river crossing at the Mara River. We only had to wait for about an hour before we got to witness this spectacular natural phenomenon. Stanley explained to us that the chances of seeing such a crossing on any given day are only around 5–10%. We also heard from other travellers that some of them had waited for four days without seeing a single crossing.
There were plenty of other encounters that we will definitely never forget. We saw a lioness immediately after a zebra kill, and one evening we even witnessed a lion taking down a large buffalo not far from our camp.
The lodges were also excellent without exception. All of the accommodations were very comfortable, the food was great, and the staff everywhere were incredibly friendly and welcoming.
One small note for future guests: We found the visit to a Maasai village interesting overall and appreciated the opportunity to gain some insight into the local culture. At the same time, however, we felt that the visit was very much geared towards getting money from tourists. From the beginning, we were of course more than happy to make a donation to support the Maasai and the village. What we found somewhat uncomfortable, though, was that several parts of the visit felt more like a staged performance, with requests for money being made at various points, more or less subtly.
At the very end, there was also an additional expectation to purchase souvenirs, which was initially presented to us as a contribution towards providing clean drinking water for the village. We were only told the prices after we had selected the items, and were then asked about our personal “budget”. We found the way this was handled relatively uncomfortable.
We are mentioning this explicitly only as a note for other travellers – it did not in any way overshadow our otherwise fantastic safari experience with Meru Slopes.
All in all, this safari was an absolute dream experience for us. The organization, communication, lodges, wildlife sightings, and especially Leonard and our guide Stanley were outstanding. We truly felt that we were in very good hands with Meru Slopes and were able to simply relax and enjoy the entire trip.
A huge thank you to Leonard, Stanley and the entire team at Meru Slopes Tours for this unforgettable week! We would happily go on safari with you again at any time and can recommend Meru Slopes without hesitation.