Wildly beautiful and gloriously diverse, Meru National Park covers an area of 870 square kilometers of well-watered, dense bush, acacia woodland and verdant, tall grasslands spiked with doum palms ripe for discovery. The park flaunts an array of striking landscapes with rivers, forests, open plains, and hills housing a variety of great game, birds, and other animal species.
Immortalized in the book and film Born Free, Meru National Park is where Elsa the lioness was released into the wild by George and Joy Adamson. Elsa the Lioness is buried in this park and part of Joy’s ashes were scattered on her gravesite.
Morning, afternoon and evening game drives and bush walks showcase the beauty of this raw and rugged part of the country, making it a worthy addition of any safari holiday to Kenya. At the heart of Meru is Elsa’s Kopje, the only luxury accommodation in the park, playing a vital role in the protection of the surrounding habitat and its spectacular wildlife.
Highlights
- Visit the Rhino Sanctuary
- Great View of Mt Kenya
- Authentic cultural experiences
- Daily game drives in search of the Big Five
- Excellent Bird watching and flora biodiversity
- Stay in the former home of Joy and George Adamson of Born Free
Safari activities
- Bird watching
- Guided Walking Safari
- Excellent 4WD Safari
- Picnic meals in the bush
- Cultural experiences
- Conservation Experience
- Visit Elsa’s grave
When to Go
For excellent game viewing opportunities, the best time visit Meru is during the long cool dry season from July to October and December to March.
