Kenya
Meru National Park
A diverse and captivating wilderness known for its rich ecosystems and the famous story of Elsa the lioness from "Born Free."
Introducing: Meru National Park
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.
Experience the Meru National Park
Straddling the equator, Meru park is bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain fed streams, making it a green paradise compared to the dry savannah of Kenya’s other parks. It boasts diverse scenery from woodlands to wide open plains, meandering riverbanks, a landscape dotted by kopjes and rich volcanic soil deposits. This is the wilderness into which George and Joy Adamson released Elsa the lioness of which the film “Born Free” was based on.
Game viewing in Meru encompasses large herds of elephant, buffalo, gerenuk, lesser and greater kudu. Magnificent lions, leopard, black and white rhinos. With so many rivers here you need to bring your fishing rod with; relax on the river bank with some canapes and a good book. There are plenty of catfish, tilapia and barbell to catch. Or if you are feeling more energetic you can go on a guided walk to the top of Mughwango Hill, where you can enjoy uninterrupted 360 degree views, with Mount Kenya in the west to the vast Meru plains in the east.
Well off the mainstream tourist circuit, Meru is not a reserve to come and tick off the Big Five. Rather it is a wilderness experience. The horizons are endless and game wild. Huge tracts of the park have no roads and must be explored on foot. On the roads that there are, minibuses are never seen. You might see a park ranger or lion researcher in an old Land Rover but that is the extent of the traffic. Finally, Meru is perhaps best known for Elsa the lioness, who was released here and made famous by Joy Adamson's books.
Meru National Park Landscape 
Views from Elsas Kopje - Meru National Park Locate the Meru National Park
Meru National Park Wildlife
Meru National Park has a wide range of wildlife including elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, black rhino and hippo. Buffalo, oryx, oribi, zebra, giraffe, hartebeest, impala, kudu, mongoose, warthog, dik dik, civet, caracal, wild dog, baboons, hyena and vervet monkeys can also be spotted. Meru National Park is also to home to an abundance of birdlife that includes Pel's fishing owl, Peter's finfoot which inhabits the Murera and Ura Rivers.
Bird Watching, Picnics, Camping, Wildlife Safaris, Adventure and Cultural safaris can all be organized. Nature walks, rafting and fishing can be organized along Tana River. Afternoons are best spent on cultural tours, fishing, rafting or just relaxing.
Meru National Park Birdlife
Meru National Park is famous for bird spotting. With over 400 bird species recorded, the Park is a paradise for Avid bird watchers. The diverse ecosystems, which consist of savannah, grasslands, forests, and swamps, attract various bird species, some endemic to the area. Some endangered species include the jungle babbler, martial eagle and African finfoot. Other birds include Pel's fishing owl, bee-eaters, weavers, rollers and kingfishers.
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