Eastern Kenya, Meru County, 350km from Nairobi

Meru National Park

Pristine Wilderness of Born Free Fame

 

Overview

Meru National Reserve is a wild and beautiful park featuring diverse landscapes from woodlands to wide-open plains, thirteen rivers, and the Tana River. Famous as the setting for Joy Adamson’s “Born Free” and home to Elsa the lioness, Meru offers an authentic, crowd-free safari experience.

Quick Facts

Location Eastern Kenya
Known For Born Free Legacy
Best Time June to September and
December to February. The dry season provides the best wildlife viewing along the rivers.

Wildlife Highlights

What you'll see

Big Five

All Big Five present, including rhino in the dedicated sanctuary.

Northern Specials

Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and Beisa oryx live here.

Big Cats

Lions, leopards and cheetahs hunt in uncrowded plains.

Things to do

Safari Activities

Game Drives

Explore varied habitats with very few other vehicles.

Rhino Sanctuary

Visit the 84 km² rhino sanctuary within the park.

Bush Walks

Guided walks along the rivers with experienced rangers.

Adamson's Falls

Picnic by the dramatic Tana River waterfalls.

When to Visit

Best time to visit

Jun – Oct & Jan – Feb

Dry season
Excellent game viewing and accessible roads.

Nov – Dec

Green season
Stunning lush scenery and great birding.

Mar – May

Long rains
Some roads are impassable, but the landscapes are stunning.

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A taste of Meru

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