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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Reviews
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Email Tanja | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great organization with safe driver, excellent information and superior experience
A big thank you to the Meru Slopes Team - we had a great Safari thanks to Leonard who organized everything in an excellent way, answering immediately when a question showed up. Daniel was driving us safely, always spreading out good mood, finding all the animals for us, answering all our questions about them and finding solid solutions, even when we had a breakdown with the car - what can happen on pists like these. Last but not least we had agreed Chef and „stomach engineer“ who took care of us in a delicious way. All together, you made this trip to a special and wonderful experience for us!
Email Mike Noske | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
We agree with all the other guides who told us we were lucky because Meru Slopes were the best.
We booked Meru Slopes directly after reading reviews about them on Safari Bookings. We emailed the company and Gift Tembo replied within an hour asking when and what we were looking for.
Our experience from there was fantastic. Gift adjusted our itinerary continually as we fine tuned travel to and from Tanzania.
In the end they organised an 8 day personal tour - just the 2 of us and a guide. The value for money was wonderful compared to pricing we’d when first investigating a Safari holiday.
Meru Slopes covered everything - meeting our 4am arrival flight, organising an early check in that day so we could sleep and recover, and then doing a late briefing about the Safari.
The Safari was everything we had hoped for and more. Our guide, Daniel Mbise was fantastic - taking us away from the crowds and finding so many animals and birds for us to enjoy - often the only cruiser stopped by the roadside. His chats about animal and bird behaviour were sensational - proving time and time again to have an encyclopaedic knowledge of what we were looking at and were they fitted into the local environment.
And at the end of each day, the accommodation provided was lovely. Mid quality according to Gift, but excellent quality was our experience.
In summary, if you’re thinking about organising a Safari holiday, take the plunge. Contact Meru Slopes and book direct. You won’t be disappointed.
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Email Sharon | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic 8-Day Safari with Meru Slopes-Gift Tembo & Daniel Mbise Are Highly Recommended
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Gift Tembo for his prompt responses and perfectly custom‑tailored safari itinerary that fully met our needs. We enjoyed an unforgettable 8‑day wildlife safari in Tanzania.
We are also deeply thankful to our guide, Daniel Mbise. He shared extensive knowledge about wildlife, local culture and regional history. During game drives, he demonstrated exceptional observational skills and great patience, enabling us to spot many rarely‑seen species, including warthogs, hyenas, servals and rhinos. We captured numerous fantastic photos and created precious lifelong memories.
I highly recommend booking tours with Meru Slopes. Please request Gift Tembo to craft your itinerary and ask for Daniel Mbise as your guide!
Email Lauren Shappee | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Juma was so great and very experienced!
My husband and I just got back from our 8 day safari for our honeymoon. We did a fly-in option from the Arusha airport to the Serengeti and it was so worth it!
Our guide Juma was so great! He gave us so much information about the different animals and areas that we were in. He also made sure to get us into good spots when there was a lot of activity from other safari jeeps. He really pushed to get us into good spots to get great pictures! He was so great and would definitely recommend him as a guide.
We stayed in lodges for most of the trip and we decided while on safari instead of doing 2 nights in a tented camp we wanted to upgrade one of the nights to a lodge. Our organizer Gift was so great with that request and got us into a lodge, which ended up being our favorite lodge on the whole trip!
Everyone we worked with through Meru Slopes was so professional and allowed us to have a great experience for our honeymoon and first time in Tanzania!
Fantastic safari with great organization, an excellent guide + unforgettable wildlife encounters
I had an amazing experience with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris and can highly recommend them.
From the very beginning, everything was perfectly organized by Leonard, who was always quick to respond, helpful, and made the whole booking process smooth and easy.
The tour included airport transfers, which made traveling completely stress-free. During the safari, unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and even wine were provided. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all included, and the food exceeded my expectations. The dinners were especially delicious and offered a great variety every evening.
The accommodation was simple but absolutely sufficient, very clean, and featured a nice swimming pool where I could relax after each exciting safari day. The hosts were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home.
A special thank you goes to Johnas, my driver and safari guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about wildlife. Thanks to his experience and sharp eyes, we had incredible sightings and managed to see four of the Big Five, missing only the leopard. Every game drive was an unforgettable adventure, and I learned so much about Tanzania, its wildlife, and its national parks.
I also joined the Materuni Waterfalls tour before the safari, and it turned out to be another highlight of my trip. It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget.
Thank you again to Leonard, Johnas, and the entire Meru Slopes team for creating such unforgettable memories. If I return to Tanzania one day, I will definitely book with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris again.
Email FIONA | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An Unforgettable 10-Day Private Safari Experience
Me and my friend did a 10-day private tour. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The Chinese customer service team was incredibly patient while helping us customize and finalize our itinerary and hotels. We did 2 nights in Moshi, 1 night in Arusha, 1 night in Ngorongoro, 2 nights in central Serengeti, 2 nights in northern Serengeti, and 2 more nights in Arusha for city tour.
After we arrived we met with the local team, as well. The best part was their communication. A big shoutout to the manager Almachius, who was sincere, professional, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great trip. We could always reach him on WhatsApp, and he responded quickly whenever we needed help. There were a few small issues we encountered and gave feedback on and they were handled quickly and fairly. Also, I left my sunglasses at a lodge, and they coordinated with the hotels to get them back to me efficiently!!!
Our safari guide, Max, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, punctual, and always respected park rules and wildlife instead of chasing risky photo opportunities. Thanks to his experience and communication with other guides, we were the first vehicle to witness a wildebeest river crossing, and we saw every animal on our wish list. He also shared fascinating facts about wildlife and local culture throughout the trip and offered genuine communications.
Edson and Victor were wonderful drivers and local guides—friendly, safe, and fun to be around. They introduced us to local experiences, made every drive enjoyable (Victor even rapped for us!), never rushed us or pressured us into activities or tips, and Victor even helped me find an extra suitcase after I bought too many souvenirs.
Overall, this team truly goes above and beyond. Their professionalism, flexibility, and genuine hospitality made this a trip we’ll never forget. Highly recommended!
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Email Giorgia | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
INCREDIBLE SAFARI
Truly an incredible experience! The sunrises and sunsets in the savannah are second to none. We were lucky enough to see not only the Big Five, but so many other animals as well.
For this amazing experience, we definitely have to thank our driver, Joel—his skill, expertise, and perfect timing in choosing the right moments and spots allowed us to admire all the animals as closely as possible, while always keeping us safe. All of this was paired with contagious warmth and charisma.
Equally fantastic was our cook, Joanna, who kept us well-fed for four days, making sure we never lacked a thing, smiles included. At every moment, they make you feel part of their world—a real boost of good vibes!
That being said, I will certainly recommend this experience.
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Email Jenny | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I cannot imagine a better Safari experience, more professional and at the Same time personal service
I cannot recommend Meru Tours highly enough! We had the most incredible experience on our private safari through Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Manyara National Parks. Each day we thought it couldn't get better but new encounters with the big 5 and many other animals just kept coming and we will cherish the memories for a lifetime. If you are looking for a safari that really offers you the most amazing up-close wildlife and cultural experiences as well as great personal service, this safari from Meru Tours is perfect. Everything about this safari was fantastic from the booking process with Kelvin Bonath from Meru Tours, the wonderful driver and guide Jackson, and the talented chef Rashid. Kelvin always replied quickly and was flexible in planning our safari. Jackson is full of knowledge about the wildlife and culture, he's patient and always in a good mood and always makes sure we are having the best experience. Of course with nature there's an element of luck so he can't guarantee you'll See every animals - but with his experience you have the best chance and we saw the big five and so many more as well as the Great Migration so do ask for Jackson as a guide when booking! Also ask for Rashid as your Chef as he's a wonderful cook and the two of them are a wonderful team.
Meru Slopes is a very professional local Tanzanian company and we found it was excellent value for money. We will definitely book with them again if we come back (which we hope will be soon).
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Email Eleonora | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful
I highly recommend Meru Slopes Tours! We had an incredible experience from start to finish and were lucky enough to see the Big Five! Everything was perfectly handled.
A huge thank you to the entire team: Jerome made the booking process so smooth, and chef Joanna kept us well-fed with delicious meals. A very special shoutout to our guide, Joel—he was phenomenal! Friendly, welcoming, and exceptionally knowledgeable and well-prepared. Thank you all for an unforgettable adventure!
Eleonora
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Email Wanh | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Once-in-a-Lifetime Tanzania Safari Experience with family, Almachius, Max, and Victor
We wholeheartedly recommend Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris to anyone planning a safari in Tanzania. Special thanks to Almachius, Max, and Victor for creating memories that will last a lifetime. We hope to return to Tanzania one day!! My sister and I recently completed an unforgettable 8-day private wildebeest migration safari in Tanzania with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris. Our itinerary included Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and a city tour of Arusha.
Our travel consultant, Almachius, was patient, responsive, and knowledgeable. He carefully listened to our preferences and customized the itinerary, accommodations, and pace of the trip to meet our needs.
Our guide and driver, Max, made the safari truly exceptional. He was friendly, punctual, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable about Tanzania’s wildlife, ecosystems, and culture. During our trip, we saw big fives ugly fives, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, crocodiles, and many other animals. Max always positioned the vehicle carefully so we could enjoy excellent views while respecting the wildlife and other visitors. He also shared fascinating information about animal behavior and patiently answered all our questions. We felt safe and comfortable throughout the journey. Even on rough park roads and long drives, Max drove carefully and kept a positive attitude. By the end of the safari, he felt more like a friend than simply our guide.
We also enjoyed a wonderful city tour of Arusha with Victor. He was kind, welcoming, and took us to try delicious authentic Tanzanian food at local restaurants. This gave us an opportunity to experience the city and culture beyond the usual tourist attractions. Asante sana!
