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xyz   –  
Tanzania TZ
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: May 15, 2017

Email xyz  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Great
5/5

Excellent price-performance ratio! We liked sleeping in tents. The food was very good. The guide and cook were very nice and helpful!
I can fully recommend it

Iva   –  
Iceland IS
Visited: April 2017 Reviewed: Apr 24, 2017

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

Excellent!
5/5

They are professional and they organized great safari for us. Upon arrival, we stayed in their hotel for a night (also after safari); hotel was really nice, clean and with good wifi. We were in contact with Geofrey, he was really nice, he answered all our e-mails promptly and arranged safari for us. Safari was with another company they are working with. Our driver for first 3 days (Serengetti, NgoroNgoro) was Frederick and we had the best time! Saw many animals and he stopped when ever we asked him to. He also arranged for us to visit Masai village on the way back (we asked him to). There was a chef with us, too; he made us pancakes for breakfast (and that was 5:30 am!!!). Our last day we went to Manyara, changed group, but the driver for that day was nice as well. I think they changed schedule slightly from what we first booked (Manyara came last instead of first day), but we saw everything we agreed so I don't see the problem. I think most of companies on this site work together (people in our gorup booked from different places), but comparing prices we paid, I believe ours was more than fair. We definitely recommend Meru Slopes!

Tytti   –  
United Arab Emirates AE
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Apr 23, 2017

Email Tytti

Don't hesitate anymore; Meru Slopes is your budget safari trip organizer!!!
5/5

Me and my husband attended a 4 day safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and it was way over our expectations! Our guide Omar found us all the "big five" animals and we loved every minute of our trip! The camping spot in Serengeti was simple but sufficient, and we heard hyenas during the night. Last night camping on the rim of Ngorongoro crater was amazing, with buffalos wandering around our tent :) Geoffery was SO helpful with everything from the very first moment when we contacted him informing us through emails and WhatsApp messages. A huge plus was also that transfer from and to the airport AND the night in the hotel before and after safari was included in the price! Thank you!!!

Joris and Luise   –  
Germany DE
Visited: March 2017 Reviewed: Mar 28, 2017

Email Joris and Luise  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing 4day trip to serengeti, ngorongoro and tarangire.
5/5

Finding Meru Slopes and Communication:
We found Meru Slopes Safaris on Safaribookings and were surprised about the good reviews and the cheap price. After contacting Geoffrey, we immediatley got different offers and he always answered emails within hours. The tour operators were very flexible and compromising.
The Safari and accomodation:
Accomodation was one day in a hotel in arusha before and after the safari, and tents during the safari trip. It was very basic but our cook Godfried was good and ambitious to fulfill all our wishes. Our tourguide Innocent was very dedicated. He told us a lot about the national parks, the animals and took us to the best spots. We saw the big five and many more than expected.
All in all we had a great trip and would highly recommend meru slopes to anyone who is looking for a budget tour. You simply cant expect more for this price.

Yin   –  
Canada CA
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Mar 3, 2017

Email Yin  |  65+ years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Fantastic Safari Fantastic Value
5/5

Our 4-day Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongor camping safari far exceeded our expectations which had been high based on reviews of previous travellers. From our initial planning stage to our departure at the Arusha airport, communication from Geoffrey Nassari, the tour company owner who also owns Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel, was always prompt, clear, direct and respectful. He was patient when we needed clarification or confirmation. The company designated staff at the Nairobi international airport took good care of us until we boarded the shuttle bus to Arusha. The shuttle bus arrived ahead of time and the substitute driver on that day did not realize that we had to be dropped off at the hotel. An enterprising cab driver at the bus stop tried to impress upon us that he had been sent by Geoffrey. When we finally had Emmanuel, the tour operator manager, on the phone, he resolved the situation quickly and satisfactorily. At the end of the safari, Emmanuel called from Arusha to ensure that we were aware of the identity of the designated driver to pick us up as our safari guide Paul had to extend his service for the remaining 4 travellers. We were quite impressed by Emmanuel's attention to our concern for safety.
The safari itself was just fantastic. Our guide Paul Shayo is a great professional, experienced in spotting wildlife, including the elusive leopard, communicative and very knowledgeable about wildlife, the environment, the local and Masai culture. He readily shared his passion about his job, and put in time and effort in the game drives to ensure that we had the most opportunities to see what we had come a long way to see. He allowed the whole group sufficient time to take all the pictures we wanted. We were awestruck to see so many different animals and birds, and the beautiful landscapes. We count our blessings to be paired up with Paul as our guide. Salim the cook made delicious soups, stews and picnic box lunches. He pitched tents and was always in a jolly mood smiling, singing or humming. He even showed us the working of the communal kitchen where cooks from other safari groups each worked in their own station. A busy happy place. A younger cook was proud to let me know that Salim had been his mentor.
There were many added values to the Meru Slopes safari package such as the pre- and post-safari hotel stay, airport pick-up and send-off, sleeping bag and towels. On our first night, the campsite was overbooked and we were given complimentary upgrade in a lodge. On the second and third night, there was no lodge on the campsite. However Paul and Salim managed to get extra tents so that 4 of the 6 travellers each had a single tent and at no extra charge. That's what superb customer service looked like.
Thank you, Meru Slopes staff and safari team, for giving us a dream safari experience in East Africa. We hope to return.

Brad   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Feb 20, 2017

Email Brad  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Emanuel, Geoffrey were good to work with in booking our Safari. Paul was an excellent driver/guide
5/5

Overall very good. Took the 3 night 4 day tour from arusha. Clearly spelled out the itinerary and we were thrilled with the animals that we saw.

Faith   –  
United States US
Visited: February 2017 Reviewed: Feb 18, 2017

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

Above and beyond. Wonderful safari experience
5/5

We chose this safari mainly because of the reasonable price and good reviews. We were impressed from start to finish with the amazing service and care taken by the company. The best part by far was our guide, Hillary who went the extra mile to make sure we saw as many animals as possible. He is really an expert in his field so the tour was very informative. He answered countless questions and made sure we got the most out of our four day safari. Highly recommend.

Janine   –  
Germany DE
Visited: December 2016 Reviewed: Jan 23, 2017

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

Amazing Safari
5/5

We had a great 5-day-Safari with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris. The Communication with Geofrey was very good, he answered fast and organized the Safari very well. We had a good Driver who spotted every animal and the chef prepared everyday great Food. We would book Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris again!!!!

Carina Salvador   –  
Portugal PT
Visited: October 2016 Reviewed: Jan 21, 2017

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

I recomend Meru Slopes tours
5/5

I was in Tanzania to do a 5 days Safari with Meru Slopes. I must say it was perfect. They picked up us at Nairobi airport, we stayed at their hotel (quite nice) the day before and the last day, which is included in the price. The guide was a very passionate guy with great knowleadge of the animals and the area, the cook was also great (very tasty food). We saw the big 5!!! :D No problem with the accomodation. Actually on the first night the "tent" was a bungalow and there was a swimming pool at the park. It was a dream trip and they made it real!

Jia   –  
China CN
Visited: December 2016 Reviewed: Dec 30, 2016

Email Jia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The best service and choice in Arusha
5/5

Meru is very nice ! They offer really good service and very reasonable price for tours , in very happy to choose them . Also they have a hotel , it's very good too! Anyway, I'll totally recommend meru for u

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