MERU NATIONAL PARK

“Complete wilderness” – Made famous by ~”Elsa the Lioness”

Meru National Park covers 336 sq mi (870 sq km). The park is located in northeast Kenya and has remarkable, remote, unspoiled terrain and rugged nature. The park is picturesque due to its diverse nature, which consists of rainforests, swamps, rivers, bushes, grassland, termite mounds, and acacia trees. Meru National Park sits on the equator, bisected by 13 rivers and abundant meandering mountain-fed streams with doum palms. No wonder that’s where it got its name: “complete wilderness”. Meru National Park is known for its substantial diversity of wildlife species compared to other Kenyan Parks. Some unusual animals include the bohor reedbuck and the grevy zebra. The park has a plethora of wildlife, including The Big 5 ( black and white rhinos, elephants, lions, leopards & buffalo). With over 400 bird species recorded, the Park is a paradise for Avid bird watchers.

As you drive into the park for the first time, it’s hard not to fall in love with the dramatic scenery: distant hills rise from the horizon with tall doum palms silhouetted against the sky. The Rojewero and Tana Rivers are lined with lush vegetation, and the palms, baobab trees and red soil provide a striking background for the park’s many animals. Guided game drives are the main activities in Meru National Park. These are an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife (including birds) and scenery, and to learn about them from an expert guide. The only place where you’re allowed out of your vehicle in the park is at one of the campsites, or at the viewing platforms overlooking the Rojewero River.