PT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
All good with Juma!
Our guide was the msot experienced of them all. He knew the shortcuts,he knew how to position with the other jeeps,he knew how to read the client. He has a quick yet safe driving style. And althought is not entirely controlled by him,we got to see the Big 5!
Sightseeing Luxury Lodge was a must! Definitively,the best accomodation we could have!
Suggestions:
We wished the agency could provided binoculares for both of us,and more comucation on the day we arrived. And maybe the Arusha hotel could be better...
CA
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful experience from beginning to end thanks to Lappet Faced Safaris
We traveled to Tanzania this time with Lappet Faced Safari (Lappet Faced Forever) and specifically chose Frank Sabore, a guide with a glowing reputation in the travel social group.
Our Itinerary: He took us through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and both Central and Northern Serengeti.
Vehicle & Comfort: Lappet Faced Safaris' Toyota Land Cruisers feature extra-cushioned seats, which were a lifesaver on the bumpy, all-day drives in the Serengeti. They also provided bean bags in the vehicle for camera support.
Connectivity: Instead of in-car Wi-Fi, Lappet Faced provided physical SIM cards (5GB each). Make sure to bring a unlocked phone with a physical SIM tray. While cell coverage across the Serengeti is generally weak, the SIM card signal was actually slightly better than the eSIM data package I had purchased before the trip. Plus, hotels have Wi-Fi, so we didn't even use up the 5GB data by the end of the trip.
Overall, Frank is an extremely responsible guide—highly recommended! Here are the key highlights:
Flawless Communication: His English is exceptionally fluent and natural (so much so that my wife was jokingly worried he was silently judging her English, lol).
Great Anticipation & Spotting: He knows wildlife behavior inside out and can accurately predict their movements to position the vehicle perfectly ahead of time. Once, he drove us quite a distance away, set up his position, and told us to watch a specific gap where a leopard was likely to emerge. We had our cameras ready, and sure enough, the leopard walked right out! Thanks to him, we didn't end up with just photos of animals walking away.
"Eagle-Eye" Vision: He is a master at spotting animals from a distance. Even better than other top-tier guides, he could identify the sex of the animals right on the spot (we couldn't independently verify it, but it sounded super impressive!). He didn't need to take a photo and zoom in to guess like others do.
Photography-Savvy Positioning: Frank mentioned he has guided multiple photography tours, and it really shows. He understands lighting direction well and proactively repositions the vehicle accordingly. When he noticed I preferred low-angle compositions, he went out of his way to find parking spots that accommodated low-angle shots—a huge plus! (Although reviewing my shots on my R5 Mark II later revealed that tall grass still occasionally messed with the autofocus, his effort was 10/10).
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent experience
Great experience, especially our driver cum guide Rony has been responsible, caring and aware of the parks in and out. We could see many animals because of Rony's effort. Overall very good experience.
IN
35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Exceptional Service!
It was an incredible experience for me and my friends. This was our first time in Kenya (and Africa) and we had a marvellous time. Our stays were at great locations, the service at the resorts were warm and well thought through but what really stood out was our experience with our driver-cum-guide Rony. Rony is a kind, caring and responsible person who knows the terrain really well and made sure that we had the best of time on each of the 8 days he was with us. Thank you, Rony, and Beyond the Plains. Will recommend you wholeheartedly and maybe we will be back one day, too :)
FR
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Excellent driving by Theodore
Excellent driving
Very safe
Theodore was interacting and showed many times local specifications
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Really great
It was a very wonderful trip. Our guide is very professional and kind. I hope to recommend it to everyone.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Nice guide and nice trip
Boonie is great, I Have a Nice Safari Trip and see animals what I want. The guide, food, animals and hotel are good, except the heart and soul hotel is just so so.
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
reliable、honest、he got his job done perfectly
Great travel, with a great guide. Experience many beautiful moments in Tanzania, and I would recommend other people to experience this travel.
CA
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing tour
I had a wonderful experience with this company from beginning to end. Everything was well organized, and the communication and attention to detail were excellent.
My guide and driver Moses were knowledgeable, professional and patient, making my safari truly memorable. Thanks to the entire team, I enjoyed an incredible wildlife experience and created lasting memories.
I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for an unforgettable safari in Kenya
CN
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari Experience
We booked a 9-day, 8-night safari with Meru Slopes, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Mara River and Ngorongoro. Overall, the itinerary was well organized, and both the accommodation and meals were very good.
I especially want to praise Jerome, who was responsible for planning our itinerary and communicating with us. He replied promptly, communicated efficiently, quickly arranged everything for us. Even when there was a misunderstanding about the itinerary along the way, he was able to communicate with us quickly.
In addition, our guide Omary was a very professional, knowledgeable, and humble guide. He always found the best spots for wildlife viewing as quickly as possible, while keeping an appropriate distance from the animals and respecting nature. Although he was usually a man of few words, he patiently answered all our questions about animals and Tanzanian culture.
In short, I would absolutely recommend Meru Slopes to others.