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Meru National Park
Meru National Park
Meru National Park

Meru National Park is a little visited park east of Mount Kenya.

It offers some excellent wildlife-viewing…

Expert Africa offers just a handful of small camps and lodges here.

Meru National Park

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Meru National Park is criss-crossed by streams and scattered with swamps and pools.
Every game drive involves traversing these, making rainy seasons quite adventurous.
Meru National Park is excellent for a wilderness safari experience with few other visitors.
The "big five" can all be seen here, including good numbers of elephants…
... elegant cheetahs ...
... and plenty of lions ...
... preying on some of the biggest herds of buffalo in Kenya.
Black and white rhinos breed at the successful sanctuary in one corner of the park.
Meru has many more savannah species to discover ...
... such as the Beisa oryx ...
...
... waterbuck ...
... long-necked gerenuk gazelles ...
... reticulated giraffe ...
... and unmistakable Somali ostriches.
In most of Meru's many streams you can spot crocodiles…
... and the bush harbours many other interesting inhabitants, like this agama.
Meru's birdlife, like this secretary bird, is also very worthwhile ...
...and numbers more than 300 species - among them this grey-headed kingfisher.
During game drives there are some lovely spots to take a break…
…and Meru's fascinating vegetation and landscapes are always rewarding.
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Meru National Park is criss-crossed by streams and scattered with swamps and pools.
Meru National Park is criss-crossed by streams and scattered with swamps and pools.
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Every game drive involves traversing these, making rainy seasons quite adventurous.
Every game drive involves traversing these, making rainy seasons quite adventurous.
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Meru National Park is excellent for a wilderness safari experience with few other visitors.
Meru National Park is excellent for a wilderness safari experience with few other visitors.
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The "big five" can all be seen here, including good numbers of elephants…
The "big five" can all be seen here, including good numbers of elephants…
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... elegant cheetahs ...
... elegant cheetahs ...
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... and plenty of lions ...
... and plenty of lions ...
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... preying on some of the biggest herds of buffalo in Kenya.
... preying on some of the biggest herds of buffalo in Kenya.
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Black and white rhinos breed at the successful sanctuary in one corner of the park.
Black and white rhinos breed at the successful sanctuary in one corner of the park.
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Meru has many more savannah species to discover ...
Meru has many more savannah species to discover ...
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... such as the Beisa oryx ...
... such as the Beisa oryx ...
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... waterbuck ...
... waterbuck ...
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... long-necked gerenuk gazelles ...
... long-necked gerenuk gazelles ...
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... reticulated giraffe ...
... reticulated giraffe ...
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... and unmistakable Somali ostriches.
... and unmistakable Somali ostriches.
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In most of Meru's many streams you can spot crocodiles…
In most of Meru's many streams you can spot crocodiles…
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... and the bush harbours many other interesting inhabitants, like this agama.
... and the bush harbours many other interesting inhabitants, like this agama.
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Meru's birdlife, like this secretary bird, is also very worthwhile ...
Meru's birdlife, like this secretary bird, is also very worthwhile ...
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...and numbers more than 300 species - among them this grey-headed kingfisher.
...and numbers more than 300 species - among them this grey-headed kingfisher.
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During game drives there are some lovely spots to take a break…
During game drives there are some lovely spots to take a break…
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…and Meru's fascinating vegetation and landscapes are always rewarding.
…and Meru's fascinating vegetation and landscapes are always rewarding.
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Safaris visiting Meru

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Black Kite Fly-in Safari

10 days • 4 locations
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Explore Kenya in-depth with visits to Nairobi and Meru national parks, the Mara Conservancies and Amboseli. Nestled in remoter regions, four camps provide fantastic access to rich game, a range of activities and beautifully diverse landscapes.

US$10,140 - US$12,240 per person

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Peregrine Falcon Fly-In Safari

6 days • 2 locations
NAIROBI AIRPORT TO NAIROBI AIRPORT

Discover two of Kenya’s quieter wildlife havens with visits to Meru National Park and Mara North Conservancy. Top-quality sister camps provide considerable comfort and a range of activities by which to explore the game-rich surroundings.

US$6,910 - US$8,320 per person

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Where to stay in Meru

Our suggestions for safari camps in Meru National Park


Elsa's Kopje

Elsa's Kopje

Elsa’s Kopje is the most luxurious option in Meru National Park, with unique rooms built around the natural hilltop environment, and stunning vistas in every direction


97% (19 reviews)
Offbeat Meru

Offbeat Meru

Offbeat Meru is a low-footprint riverside bush camp, with six guest tents and a swimming pool in a quiet area just outside Meru National Park.


94% (18 reviews)
Rhino River Camp

Rhino River Camp

Rhino River Camp is a pleasant safari camp nestled in deep forest next to Meru National Park's rhino sanctuary.


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