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Meru National Park

Overview

Meru, in the Northern Frontier District of Kenya, is untamed Africa at its most alluring. The animals are shy, and unused to their human counterparts and the landscape is wild. It has been branded as “Complete Wilderness’’. The park is most famous as the setting for Joy Adamson’s book `Born Free’, the story of Adamson’s life and research amongst Lion and Cheetah.

ATTRACTIONS

  • Over 427 bird species that make bird watching an awesome activity at the park
  • The former home of Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the lioness
  • An angle View of the second highest mountain in the region – Mt Kenya
  • Rivers and riverine habitats
  • The Tana river is also visible from the park
  • Adamson’s falls
  • Wildlife at large, including the two rare animals; the Reticulated Giraffe and the Gravy’s Zebra. Others include Elephants, Eland, Bush Pig, Waterbuck, Cheetah, Leopard, Hippopotamus, Bohor Reedbuck, Hartebeest
  • Reptiles i.e. Python, Puff Udder, Cobra et

 

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What to do

Meru National Park offers exciting activities. Embark on game drives to spot elephants, lions, leopards, and more. Explore the untamed wilderness on guided bush walks. Visit the rhino sanctuary, hike to the top of the breathtaking Rojewero Viewpoint, and enjoy birdwatching in this lesser-known gem of Kenya’s national parks.

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