9 Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Mid Range Safari

This was an amazing experience for us. We did the 9 day northern circuit through Meru slopes. The tour was very well organized and planned. All the admission fees and meals were taken care of by the tour operator. Accommodations were wonderful. Our tour guide Samweli Bahine was simply the best. He was so knowledgeable about not only the animals but also the fauna and flora, culture, and the history of the land. We learned a lot from Samweli. We saw all the big and small animals and more. He was always on time, friendly, and interesting to talk to. He made sure restaurants knew about our dietary restrictions (vegetarian and vegan). We had very good food with lots of veggie choices as a result. The safari vehicle was always kept clean and it was a comfortable ride even on bumpy roads due to Samweli’s safe and excellent driving. We communicated with Leonard Mkawi, the safari organizer, prior to the trip and Leonard made sure our trip was organized well. Samweli Bahine was the best tour guide—I cannot overstate how wonderful he is and how he made our trip an amazing experience. Overall, we highly recommend Meru Slopes and Tours. They made our experience in Tanzania safe, comfortable, enjoyable, pleasant, and unforgettable.

Trip of a lifetime. 10 Day Private Midrange Tarangire, Serengeti , Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park. We participated in a tour with the Masai and Materuni & Coffee Tour. Like a symphony the trip begins with a timely introduction. Every day was a new and exciting experience. We saw the big 5, the ugly 5 and the little 5. We took amazing photos and videos. Our team included Leonard the planner, Roberto the guide and Joesph the driver. The hot lunches daily were nutritious and tasty. Special mention for our accommodations: Under the Shade Safari Lodge, Bougainvillea, Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge, Embalakai Ngorongoro, Marera Valley Lodge. Our guide Roberto was knowledgeable, personable and patient. I would recommend Meru Slopes to anyone.

Our 9-day safari with Meru Slopes was truly exceptional from start to finish. Every detail was thoughtfully handled—communication was seamless, accommodations were incredible (from luxury tents to beautiful villas), and we felt comfortable and very well looked after the entire time. Traveling in March turned out to be such a great decision—there were very few crowds, and the weather was ideal, making the entire experience even more enjoyable and relaxed. What really made this trip unforgettable was our guide, Jacob. He was simply the best—an educator, skilled driver, explorer, and expert animal tracker all in one. He consistently went above and beyond to get us into the best possible positions for close-up wildlife encounters. His knowledge and passion brought every moment to life, and by the end of the trip, he truly felt like a friend. We also had wonderful experiences with others along the way, including drivers like Joseph, who was equally kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. Kelvin, the manager, also met with us a few times along the way to check in, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. Every person we encountered added to the warmth and quality of this journey. Meru Slopes exceeded our expectations in every possible way. Our family of five will forever be grateful for this unforgettable adventure and the care that went into creating it. We can’t wait to return!

I cannot recommend Meru Slopes highly enough. Our consultant, Almachius, was amazing. He tailored the trip to our needs and when we had a travel issue, adjusted things seamlessly. Our guide/driver Douglas was wonderful - very friendly, extremely knowledgeable about animal behaviour and an expert driver on those bumpy roads. We saw lots of incredible wildlife and the landscapes were magnificent. Accommodations and food were fantastic. It was an incredible experience and we highly recommend this company if you are planning a safari in Tanzania.

We had a wonderful experience with Meru Slopes. Everything was well coordinated with a warm and welcoming service. Our experienced guide, Francis, took care of every detail, allways with a smile, giving us interesting information, and he made an effort to make our trip a wonderful one.

We had a great safari. Shadrack has organized everything in a perfect way taking into account all our requests. Thanks to Stanley - our driver and the guide- we could experience unforgetable moments with the animals, especially river Mara crossing which was spectaculous. The lodges as well as food were excellent. It was a perfect time!

We had the most incredible safari experience with Meru Slope from August 28 to September 7! Our group was growing very large after friends’ friends joining, but everything was organized close to perfect. Each day’s itinerary was well-planned and seamless, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment of our adventure. The food was delicious, the camp accommodations were comfortable and exceeded our expectations, and our guide/driver service we received throughout the trip was outstanding. A very special thank you to our driver and guide Jacob, who was patient, professional, knowledgeable, and always went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. We are extremely satisfied and grateful for the care and attention provided by the entire team. If you are looking for a safari adventure filled with breathtaking views, excellent service, and unforgettable memories, Meru Slope is the perfect choice! As a group leader, I strongly recommend it to you! Lei from VA, USA

We had a private 11-day trip across Tanzania from 8/28-9/7 and we had a wonderdul time! Our driver/guide Samwil is the best! He accommodates all our needs without hasitation, when we want to do something that is out of the norm, he is always ready and happy to do. Samwil is also an experiencd driver/guide, his past auto-repair mechanical job experience is a tremendous plus as he takes care of our jeep daily and drives with caution, as we are on the vast remote dirt roads daily with long hours, safety and jeep reliability is the number one priority and one can always count on Samwil for that. I am very happy with the services that Samwil provided and feel very fortunte that Samwil is assigned to us. Overall the Meru Slope company is great! Reasonably priced with great services, the food, the accommdations, the game drives are all first class, AND we see all we come to see plus more. Definitely exceeded my expectations! As a result, I highly recommend the Meru Slopes company for Africa and Tanzania trips, especially Samwil as the driver/guide. From my personal experience, I can assure that one will be very happy at the end of the trip with this choice. John 9/11/2025

We had an amazing experience and our drivers (we had two cars) made our adventure the best!! Stanley and Patrick were not only knowledgeable but knew the tricks to finding the big five among the ugly five and MUCH MORE!! They were like family by the end of our trip! Kelvin was extremely prompt with any type of communication. Would highly recommend Meru Lopes!

What a spectacular trip. From beginning to end, just an incredible experience. Gift was our contact at the company and we found him so helpful and responsive. We were impressed with the promptness of responses and were impressed that, after booking our wildebeest migration safari, Gift contacted us to let us know that our itinerary had been modified so that we’d have the best chance of seeing the migration (and we did!) All our lodging was excellent - great food, cool locations, and the most incredible staff who all felt so dedicated to giving us a great experience. We had so many great interactions with many folks along the way. We saw thousands upon thousands of animals, often getting much closer to them than I ever thought we would. We saw the big 5, but so many other animals and birds. Tanzania is such a special gem, especially regarding the density of of wildlife. A special shoutout to our guide, Godfrey. He was endlessly patient with us, often waiting for long periods of time while we searched for birds or watched lions fighting with vultures over their kill. His knowledge of animals and birds (!!) was incredible, and he was so good at spotting both, even while driving! He was kind, patient, friendly, and went out of his way to take care of us. Truly, I don’t think our trip would have been the same or as good without him. We were all so pleased with every aspect of our experience. We will absolutely be back! Thank you, Godfrey and Gift!