Meru National Park
KENYA SAFARIS
Meru National Park is in Eastern Kenya, covering 870 square kilometers. This park, once in poor condition, was transformed into a popular tourist destination between 2000 and 2005 with help from the Agence Française de Development (AFD) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), who helped combat poaching.
Meru National Park is full of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, black and white rhinos, zebras, hippos, kudu, gazelle, and hyenas. It’s crossed by 13 rivers, including the Tana and Ura, which are filled with hippos. The park is also a bird lover’s paradise with over 427 species, like vultures, owls, sunbirds, and ostriches. Reptiles like pythons, puff adders, and cobras are also found here.
The park is famous as the place where conservationists George and Joy Adamson raised Elsa the Lioness, a story told in the book and movie Born Free. Elsa is buried here, along with part of Joy's ashes.
Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery, see Mount Kenya, explore George and Joy Adamson's former home, visit Adamson’s Falls, and relax by the Tana River.
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Activities Around Meru National Park
Game Drive at Meru National Park in Kenya
Explore the beauty of Meru National Park on a guided game drive in a 4x4 vehicle with a pop-up roof, perfect for viewing and photographing wildlife. The park's trails offer great opportunities to see animals like dik-diks, cheetahs, leopards, black and white rhinos, buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many birds. Game drives happen throughout the day, so you’ll get to see both grazers and predators in action. Our guides are there to help spot these amazing animals and share interesting facts about them.
Bird Watching at Meru National Park
For bird lovers, Meru National Park is home to over 427 bird species, both local and migratory, making it an incredible spot for bird watching. Look out for species like red-necked falcons, brown-backed woodpeckers, ostriches, bee-eaters, pel’s fish owls, rollers, peter’s finfoot, hornbills, and many more. A birding tour here is sure to be a memorable experience for anyone who enjoys nature.
Cultural Experience near Meru National Park
Experience the vibrant culture of the communities around Meru National Park. This cultural tour includes traditional dances, music, and a chance to learn about the community’s unique traditions, daily life, and stories shared by the elders. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the local culture.
How to get to Meru National Park
Meru National Park can be reached by road, with a 350-kilometer journey from Nairobi either via the Nyeri-Nanyuki route or the Embu-Meru route.
For those who prefer to travel by air, flights are available from Nairobi to Kinna airstrip near Meru National Park.
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