Meru National Park covers 1800km2 and is the core of an ecosystem that includes Kora, Bisandi, Kitui and Rahole National Reserves, an additional 5000+km2 of pure wilderness. It is a lot less busy than some of Kenya’s more popular parks and has an unspoilt feel.
The Park was made famous in the 1960s by Joy and George Adamson, who reintroduced their beloved lioness “Elsa” into the wild at the Park. They wrote a book about their experience which was made into a feature film “Born Free”.
Meru National Park is particularly scenic. The Tana River on its southern boundary is the largest waterway in Kenya, and there are several small streams that run through the park. Beautiful doum palms and baobab trees are silhouetted against the sky, and the red soil makes a striking background for arid-adapted animals.
The Park also offers good overall wildlife viewing and is home to the Big 5. Elephants are particularly common. Big cat sightings are hit-and-miss. There is a 100+ strong herd of white and black rhinos in the drive-in Rhino Sanctuary, although the vegetation is extremely thick. Hippos and Nile crocodiles are common along the Tana River.
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