Amazing trip! We did a 9 days private tour: Seven full days of safari and one cultural day in the kilimamjaro foothills. We fell in love with the nature, the animals and the sunrises. Our driver Noru, made this trip very special. He was one of us; opened and friendly but also humble and respectful. He taught us everything about the animals and their life (very scientifically knowledgeable), the local traditions and even about himself. For us, We thought the driver was the most important in the safari to spot the animals, to have a great conversation and to learn about it. Noru was great! We saw all the big five, hunting, eating and even a new born gazelle giving the first steps. There were really special moments and Noru was always focused to spot the next moment. The accommodations were always clean, not a single insect in the tent, the food was safe, and the beds very confortable; needed for a good rest as the days are long with the game drives. Meru slopes has been a great choice; We wanted to have a Tanzanian tour operator. We didn’t want any foreign company as this was a way for us to support the local economy. They were always very responsive, reliable and on time. They adjust the trip to our wishes and They did a very good planing. I would definitely recommend everyone Meru slopes and specially, Noru as the driver.

We had a 7-day safari with Meru Tours and it was brilliant! They are very responsive and incredibly customer-friendly in that they tailored the trip exactly to our wishes. Despite us wanting a journey off the ‘typical’ safari route. The accommodations arranged by them were clean, comfortable and in beautiful locations (we stayed in tented camps). But the highlight of the entire trip was our driver Nuru. He really made our trip memorable and special. Not only did he spot animals all the time but also had immense knowledge of the Biology of Tanzania (Plants & Animals) and was incredibly friendly and patient with all our questions of which we had so many. Eventually we had conversation about both Tanzanian culture and the environment the entire day! Additionally he was an incredibly friendly person to talk to and spent the week with! Overall I cannot recommend Meru Slopes enough! We had an amazing experience and would definitely book with them again if we would return!

We highly recommend Meru Slopes! We are home after our incredible safari and we just keep looking at the pictures and reliving this amazing experience :))) It more than exceeded our expectations. We chose an 8 day safari, Jerome Hotti was our contact and he put together an excellent itinerary for mid-February. Godfrey was our guide, we love him, he was absolutely phenomenal. His passion for what he does is evident, he put us on the big 5, he found the animals effortlessly. Godfrey was extremely polite and reliable, we had the best time with him. We would discuss our morning starting time at dinner the night before and he would have the Land Cruiser ready to go the next day. He also took pictures every time I requested! :) The whole trip is a highlight reel, he made us feel comfortable and safe while at the same time getting us up close to the wildlife. He has such knowledge of the land and animals, every day we learned something new. We have to add a comment about honesty and trust. When dealing with a local company over 8000 miles away you have to trust them. We initially put the deposit down 4 years ago but had to reschedule. The second attempt also fell apart and we gave up. When we contacted Meru Slopes over 3 years later they were able to track down the deposit and use it on this trip. Reputable company, wonderful experience all around. We thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience but it was so good we are planning on going back and using Meru Slopes again.

Amazon experience. We would recommend this tour and the company to live this adventure. We would like to thank our guide Mohamad, our cooker Yohane, and Gerome, our tour manager, for their kindness and treatment.

This was an amazing experience! We had an awsome guide and chef thst took excellent care of our every need. Nuru and Rafi went above and beyond what we were expecting. Seeing wild animals this close was unbelivable , multiple types of birds and most of the big five (the rhino was shy). Highly recommend!

Our tour with Meru Slopes was incredible. Great communication beforehand with prompt response to questions. They picked us up from the airport even though our flight arrived at 2:45 am! Our tour guide Douglas was fantastic. He was very experienced and knowledgeable and overall fun to be around. The food was awesome with hot lunches every day (no boxed lunches for us!). I definitely recommend them to anyone looking to go on safari!

Thanks to Meru Slopes for giving us an incredible Safari experience! I especially recommend our guide Samwel. He is a very nice and professional guide. Under his guidance, we saw a lot of animals on the first day of Safari, and we saw the Big Five every day after that, including the very hard - to - find leopard and rhino. Besides leading us to look for animals, Sam also taught us a lot of knowledge about animals and local customs. He really enhanced our travel experience a great deal, and there was a new surprise every day! I would also like to thank Almachius for helping us arrange this trip. He replied very quickly and tried his best to meet our needs. We were very satisfied with the accommodation and food provided this time. Everything is just perfect!

Look no further! This is the best tour company around. We did a custom designed trip for 17 days. My 66 year old husband and his 68 year old friend did 7days Machame route hike in Kilamanjaro. I stayed in a Chagga village near the mountain for the week and then met up with the guys for a several day safari which included Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongor Crater. We chose a leisurely itinerary as we are retired now and could take the time! We took a couple days on arrival to acclimate to the time and the altitude for my husband. And a couple days between the climb and the Safari. Every single detail from the drivers, wonderful accommodations, 3 meals a day, retrieval of a forgotten bag, adjusting the trip to our specifics interests-everything was great. Almachius was the person who I corresponded with in the months leading up to the trip and he was professional and quick to respond to my hundreds of questions. I mentioned that we were hoping to do birdwatching while on the safari. Our Safari guide, Godfrey, showed up with a Tanzanian bird book for me to use and which he didn’t need as he knew every bird in the book. He stopped repeatedly to point out the birds and was so patient to wait as we took photos. I can’t imagine doing a safari without seeing and enjoying the birds . They were truly one of the highlights! And we were able to see all of the Big Five multiple times! We had chosen the moderate priced tour and every time we pulled up to our next accommodations, we felt there must have been a mistake because everything felt luxurious for a safari experience! Much nicer than we expected. My husband and his friend are still raving about their Kilamanjaro guides and porters. His friend has done Kilamanjaro before and many other hikes/climbs around the world. He declared Kennedy and Julius were the best guides he had ever had. And the whole crew was exceptional with great food and a spirit of camaraderie that they will never forget! Thank you again to Almachius for going above and beyond to make our trip unforgettable! And to Kennedy and Julius and Crew for guiding my husband to the summit and back done safely. They will never forget you! This company has an excellent reputation in Tanzania from people we spoke with and we can attest to this. You will not be disappointed and will get the most value for your money with them!

Animal sightings were unreal, and the included airport transfers and hotel pre and post safari were great perks, but be cautious about group logistics…three people in my group of six upgraded to lodge accommodation in opposite directions which considerably effected safari times and did leave me feeling a bit shortchanged. The driver did his absolute best and did end up getting a fine from the park for driving too late in the day but by and large we needed 5am starts for breakfast and just over 2hours each way just to collect all members of the group, with safari not starting until 8.30-9. All accommodation was in the parks so the ‘commute’ did have the chance to see wildlife but we didn’t have time to stop or observe, and were travelling at speed which made it almost impossible. Tents did leak but hearing lions from the campsite is an unforgettable experience. Great to be able to charge in the car but no sign of WIFI. Food was tasty and included drinks were nice and cold, though the coolers did make space in the back seats a bit tight. First night in a lodge with a pool was a nice surprise. Ultimately I would recommend Meru Slopes but suggest asking about the group make up to temper expectations.

had an amazing safari experience in Tanzania, and Jacob was the best guide we could have asked for! He was always on time, incredibly professional, and his sharp eyesight was truly impressive—he spotted a rhino from a distance before anyone else did! Jacob is an excellent driver, making us feel completely safe and comfortable throughout the trip. He’s also very friendly and talkative, sharing interesting stories and even teaching us how to sing Hakuna Matata. His attention to detail and service mindset were outstanding—he cleaned the vehicle every day, ensuring we always had a pleasant ride. If you’re planning a safari in Tanzania, I highly recommend Jacob. He made our trip unforgettable 这次坦桑尼亚旅行太棒了，Jacob 是我们遇到最好的导游！他非常准时，从不迟到，而且眼神超级好——远远地就能发现犀牛，比所有人都快！ 他的驾驶技术非常稳，让我们整个旅程都觉得安心舒适。而且 Jacob 很健谈，不仅给我们讲解各种动物和文化，还教我们唱 Hakuna Matata，让旅途更有趣。最让人佩服的是他的服务意识，每天都会打扫车辆，确保我们有最好的体验。

Wow! What an unforgettable experience! We spent six amazing days on safari with our incredible driver, Mohamed. His knowledge of wildlife and the landscape truly amazed us. We saw all of the "Top 9" animals – and so many more! Honestly, it felt like we saw every single one! Not just from a distance, but incredibly close, making the experience even more magical. What impressed us most was Mohamed’s deep respect for animal welfare. He always prioritized the well-being of the wildlife, which was something very important to us as well. The entire trip exceeded our expectations by far – we couldn’t have imagined it to be this incredible! If we could, we would give 10 stars! A special thanks to Jerome, who anticipated our every wish – even taking care of special requests in the evenings to make our stay extra comfortable. At first, we were a bit worried about the food, but Rashid took care of us with outstanding meals around the clock. Every single meal was delicious and exceeded all our expectations! We would book this safari again in a heartbeat! Best regards, Markus & Sonja

The entire process of arranging our safari (with the incomparable Gift guiding us through) to the execution of our itinerary with Jacob, our guide was incredible. There really aren't any words to describe all that we saw and experienced. Meru Slopes took care of us from the time we landed in Arusha, Tanzania until they dropped us off at the airport for our departure. They took care of everything and we didn't have a worry. (Tip: you can absolutely fly into Arusha airport instead of Kilimanjaro. Arusha airport is closer to the city and there are direct flights to and from Zanzibar, should that be on your destination list.) We went on a 10 Day Private Mid-range Serengeti Calving tour, designed especially for us. The accommodations were all spacious, comfortable and the staff at each stop friendly and helpful. The provided meals offered plentiful and varied food, with something for everyone, which is pretty amazing, as many of the locations are quite remote. As we were there to celebrate a special occasion, Meru Slopes (and the Tanzanian Bush Camp - Undutu) made sure our day was extra special. The game drives were breathtaking. The scenery of Tanzania is stunning and the wildlife abundant. Their safari vehicles are kitted out with charging stations, WiFi (in most places - don't forget, sometimes you're literally in the middle of no where), and drinks aplenty (pop, beer, wine, water). We saw all the "big 5", plus so much more. There are birds, small animals, cats, soaring vistas, vast swathes of Wildebeest and other animals, all roaming around living their very best and safest lives. Again, there are no words to describe everything we were privileged to experience. We can't recommend Meru Slopes, Gift or Jacob highly enough. If you chose them for your safari experience, you won't be disappointed. I'd have added more photos but our internet connection in Zanzibar was NOT cooperating.

We planned our honeymoon with Meru slopes and it was all we ever wished for! The 7 days safari (calving season) were perfect, thanks to our private guide Jacob, who was funny, thoughtful and very professional. He showed us all possible animals and took his job very seriously. Afterwards we did a 4 days trekking to Mount Meru. This was much less luxurious of course (as is normal in the mountains), but nevertheless amazing! Any inconvenience was kindly and professionally handled by Kelvin, which we really appreciate! Would recommend this company for taking care of your honeymoon!

I had booked this safari trip with Jerome. He is very professional and responsible. Since this is the first time I booked a safari tour, he always answered my questions quickly and throughly. He had visited us twice before and after tour to make sure we were comfortable. We requested a tour guide with experience and easy to communicate. Jerome had assigned Samwel to us as our tour guide. He is exactly what we asked. He had a lot of years experience so can easily find animals. He is very acknowledgeable with Tanzania history and culture so he gave us an introduction of this beautiful country. He is also very flexible. He can adjusted our schedule based on what we requested at same time to make sure we saw everything. Thank both Jerome and Samwel to make our trip comfortable. Meru slopes is absolutely we will recommend if you are interested in booking a safari tour in Tanzania.

Feb 04-08/2025 (rating 5 stars) We did the 5-day Private Comfort Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris. Prior to booking the trip with Meru, I compared the package they offered with 3 other companies and found this to be as good, and some cases better for what we were looking for in a safari. There were less expensive packages with other companies, but I liked Meru's presentation that they sent us with their quote. It seemed professional and covered a lot of the questions that I would have otherwise had to ask with other companies. The other thing that I felt was very important (before and after making the booking) was that Kelvin, their manager, was available via WhatsApp and was able to respond to my questions quickly and accurately. It gave me the feeling of knowing that he cared that I was going to be happy with our decisions. He was at the airport in Arusha to personally greet us and introduce us to our driver for the tour. That was a nice touch. He also offered to meet again to say goodbye at the conclusion of our safari. From start to finish we felt well taken care by our fantastic driver/guide (Julius) and he did his very best to make sure we saw everything there was to see each day. Of course the accommodations were great. We stayed at Acacia Farms, Kubu Kubu for 2 nights, and Melia Ngorongoro. The breakfast and dinner meals were top notch at every location and the daily boxed lunches were decent as well. I have to say, the Melia Ngorongoro was outstanding (wow). A fun extra for me was re-learning Swahili with Julius, our driver. I had worked in Mtwara, Tanzania for about 1 year back in 2008 and did a shorter version of this same safari back then. I think he enjoyed me trying and failing and correcting and trying again, as much as I did. We even had my girlfriend Angie speaking a little by the end of the safari. Julius is a great guy - ask for him. In conclusion, other than not seeing the leopard this trip, I can't think of how anything could have been better. Angie felt the same way. Ok, maybe one thing - fix that road from Ngorongoro to the Serengeti. It's a rough ride! I highly recommend Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris for this trip. It all goes by too quickly, but you'll be leaving Arusha with a big smile and some great memories!