Eastern Kenya, Meru County, 350km from Nairobi
Pristine Wilderness of Born Free Fame
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.
All Big Five present, including rhino in the dedicated sanctuary.
Reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and Beisa oryx live here.
Lions, leopards and cheetahs hunt in uncrowded plains.
Explore varied habitats with very few other vehicles.
Visit the 84 km² rhino sanctuary within the park.
Guided walks along the rivers with experienced rangers.
Picnic by the dramatic Tana River waterfalls.
Dry season Excellent game viewing and accessible roads.
Green season Stunning lush scenery and great birding.
Long rains Some roads are impassable, but the landscapes are stunning.
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