Geofrey Nassari, founder and owner company.
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 20-50 employees (Founded in 2013)
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $50 to $480 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Email Laura | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
unforgettable wildlife experience
We booked the safari on relatively short notice, but from the very first interaction, Meru Slopes made us feel well taken care of. Our inquiry was handled promptly, and they were very accommodating to our wishes and our (student-friendly) budget. Daniel was an outstanding safari guide! With over 20 years of experience, he shared a wealth of knowledge, offering insightful explanations and fascinating stories throughout the journey. Despite the bumpy roads of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, we always felt completely safe with him.
Accompanying us was the amazing chef, Johana, who treated us to the most delicious Tanzanian cuisine for three days straight. Every meal was a delight, and we’re already dreaming of getting our hands on those recipes! The itinerary was perfectly organized, making the most of our time – we saw an incredible variety of wildlife and had two unforgettable nights camping under the stars. Even while being surrounded by the wilderness, we always felt secure and well looked after.
The care didn't stop at the end of the safari: Herrmann ensured a smooth and comfortable transfer from Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport. The entire experience was seamless from start to finish, with great service and personal attention every step of the way. We can wholeheartedly recommend the safari tour with Daniel and Johana – it was truly an experience of a lifetime!
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Email Rodolfo | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful Safari Experience - Highly Recommended!
Wonderful Safari Experience - Highly Recommended!
We had an incredible experience with Meru Slops! The entire safari was well-organized, with simple but comfortable and always clean accommodations.
Our guide, Robert, was excellent—his knowledge and expertise made every moment special as he skillfully led us through the safari.
A special thanks to Almachius, who was always available and made the booking process smooth and easy, ensuring everything went perfectly.
Also, a big shout-out to Gadi, our chef, who did an amazing job preparing delicious meals throughout the trip.
I highly recommend Meru Slopes for anyone looking for a memorable safari adventure!
Rodolfo
Email Belinda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
UNFORGETTABLE SAFARI
Meru Slopes and our tour guide Jacob provided us with an unforgettable 2-week safari, from the planning stages to the end of our trip.
Our first interaction with Meru Slopes was with Almachius, who answered all of our questions and put together our private mid-range safari, including cultural experiences based on our requests. I am sure he does not sleep as he was very responsive and replied to all of our emails almost immediately. After comparing all of our quotes from different agencies, we decided to go with Meru Slopes as their communication and pricing were hard to beat. Best of all, they are a local company.
We were lucky to have Jacob as our guide. He was great at spotting wildlife, knowledgeable about the animals, plants, and areas, had great driving skills on the bumpy roads, and had a great sense of humour. Jacob was always communicating via his two-way radio and was able to get us to sightings, and many times, we were the first vehicle there. He was always able to position us in the best spot to view the animals, and because of him, we got to see the big 5!
We were happy with all of our accommodation, especially Anantya Migratiin Camp, in Central Serengeti. Our safari tent was just beautiful, and we have never received such amazing service as we did here. Barikiel, our personal butler, went above and beyond to make our stay one we will never forget, as did all of the amazing staff here.
From the moment we stepped off the plane, to the moment we left Kilimanjaro Airport every detail was taken care of including, pickup and drop off, a local tour around Arusha and a last minute change to organise and extra nights accommodation. If we are ever lucky enough to return, we will definitely be using Meru Slopes, Almachius, and Jacob.
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Email Wesley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A once in a lifetime experience guided by amazing organisation!
Meru Slopes Tours went all the way for arranging for us an unforgettable lifetime experience of wildlife in Tanzania. We booked a 6-day safari tour (Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Serengeti) and it went beyond our expectations. The service was from arriving in Arusha to leaving all arranged and we didn't had to worry about anything during the whole trip. We stayed at beautiful locations from nice lodges to campsites between lions and other wild animals. Our guide Douglas and Chef Johani made the trip even more entertaining and insightful; their knowledge and cooking skills were the best during our travels.
We would recommend anyone who is considering to book a safari through Meru Slopes to book it with this organisation.
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Email Mabel | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Fantastic
We did an 8 day, 7 night tour. When we arrived at Kilimanjaro airport they were waiting for us to take us to the hotel in Arusha. The hotel and dinner were great. The next morning we were picked up by our guide Douglas, who managed to get us to see all kinds of animals, many more than we expected! He taught us a lot about the animals and the culture in Tanzania. He is also an excellent driver since we traveled many kilometers on dirt roads. He did everything necessary to make sure we had an excellent experience. The first day of the safari we went to Tarangine and we managed to see many animals that day! We stayed at Eileen's Trees Inn. The facilities were excellent as was the dinner. The next morning we arrived at the Serengeti park where the experience was more and more spectacular. We stayed at a Bush Camp in Central Serengeti, where we were excellently looked after by Danieli and his entire team. Sleeping in those tents was tremendously exciting! A few meters away from them a pride of lions had hunted a buffalo and our guide went to the tent to show us the spectacular scene. The next day while we were having breakfast the same pride of lions hunted another buffalo a few meters from the camp! Then we continued on the safari through the Serengeti and in the afternoon we headed north to see the great migration of wildebeest. We stayed in another bush camp this time in the north, where the experience was also incredible. The next morning we went to the Masai Mara river where we were lucky enough to see a group of wildebeest crossing the river. Then we returned to Central Serengeti. The next day we did the safari through the central area and left for Ngorongoro where we stayed at Rhino lodge. Our room had a terrace and at night we saw a herd of buffalo a few meters from us! The next morning we went down to the Nogorongoro crater and almost as we left we saw a leopard eating its prey in a tree
There were also many lions and we even saw a rhinoceros in the distance. That day we returned to Arusha. The experience exceeded all our expectations in every way. We saw all the animals and more than we expected. Our guide Douglas was the best, the food, the attention, the bush camp everything was magical. We hope to repeat this experience with Meru Slope because from the beginning when we booked the tour they always took care of all the details and adapted it according to our requirements. Absolutely recommendable
Email Sitara Booluck | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent
Mari Slopes Safari Tour
Very good organised everything was perfect had an amazing time
I definitely recommend Book your tour with
Geoffrey Nassari
Our driver & guide Name is Neru
He is such a good Guide full with knowledge
Will definitely use them again
Meru Slopes gave us one of their best tour guide, Florian.
We’re 100% satisfied with our 10-day safari tour, the guide, the accommodations, the food, and the number of wildlife sightings we experienced through Mr. Florian’s expertise.
Our guide, Florian, spoke the code language of the other guides using short-wave radio to locate notable timely sightings and then buckled up because he’d drive quickly over dirt roads (the infamous African massage) to get to the location for a sporadic viewing of cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhinoceros, and wildebeest crossing the Mara River for example. We witness the timely viewing with front row seating of a wildebeest eaten by a crocodile, ostriches matting, and lions matting on the endless prairie.
Our accommodations consisted of lodging and glamping. The lodges were like a protected compound, like a garden of Eden, often very different than the surroundings. You always felt safe and secure and comfortable, sometimes with very talented local entertainment. The glamping in the Serengeti was very comfortable, and there was excellent service and guards to protect you at night if wild animals showed up. One guard I spoke to carried a bow and razor-sharp arrows to deter persistent wildlife. No guns. The tents have modern comforts like running hot water, flush toilets, mosquito net beds, closets, chairs, and desks.
A wide variety of food, fruits, vegetables, and meats are locally grown and always fresh and delicious. You are always full and satisfied with three timely meals daily. Bottles of water, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine are provided. An open bar is always available in the evening.
We are delighted with the wildlife sightings since we saw the big five and many creatures we’ve never seen before. Florian was well-versed, giving us insights and knowledge about many flora, fauna, and tribal cultures. The Massai culture is the most interesting. We visited a several Massai villages greeted by very hospitable hosts. As I mentioned earlier, the local guides are collectively a brotherhood, a fraternity of guides who speak a code language only they understand on the radio to ensure you see wildlife that otherwise is hidden from the inexperienced viewer.
Our trip was a success from the beginning (late August) to the end (early September). The weather is comfortable, with very few bugs. Bring a jacket for cool nights at higher elevations. The timing was impeccable, and Florian's ability to circumvent any trouble we might have had with the vehicle was due to his forethought and timely vehicle maintenance. Each driver is responsible for their 4 x 4 Toyota 6- to 7-passenger vehicle featuring an extended luggage compartment and pop-up roof. We observed other guides having problems with flat tires, overheating, and poorly maintained diesel engines, but not our truck because Florian takes responsibility for ensuring that his vehicle is well-maintained before leaving the office.
The animals won’t bother spectators in the vehicle when viewing closeup. We only become prey when we exit the vehicle. I hope this helps.
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Email Maria Ascensión | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excelent
The tour has been unbeatable. The excellent organization. The driver and guide Muri, with very good Spanish and very experienced as well as friendly. Thanks to him we saw many animals in action. Really fantastic. And the food that Gadi made for us, luxury.
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Email Francisco | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great tour experience!
The tour has been unbeatable. The excellent organization. The driver and guide Muri, with very good Spanish and very experienced as well as friendly. Thanks to him we saw many animals in action. Really fantastic. And the food that Gadi made for us, luxury.
Email Martin M | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
A wonderful safari experience and a very professional service.
My wife and I had a fantastic provate safari with Meru Slopes!
Our driver/guide (Santaely) was patient, professional and dedicated to making sure our needs and requirements were met. After Turkish Airlines failed to put our bags on the plane, our guide helped us buy new clothes locally and Meru Slopes drove our bags to us after Turkish Airlines finally transferred them - this was very much appreciated.
We saw the "big 5" and the "ugly 5" and took home memories that will last a lifetime. I would certainly recommend Meru Slopes for your Serengeti safari!
