Kenya · East of Mount Kenya
Meru National Park
Lush, wild and refreshingly empty.
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Meru is fed by streams running off Mount Kenya, giving it doum palm groves, swamps and green riverine strips through savannah. It is where Elsa the lioness was released, and it still feels like a park you have to yourself.
Visitor numbers are low, which means sightings take a little more patience but come without a queue of vehicles.
Why Meru National Park is unique
- Wild, uncrowded Born Free country
- Rivers, palms and diverse habitats
- Strong rhino sanctuary
- Excellent wilderness feel away from busy circuits
Park, conservation & permit fees
Park entry fee
USD 60 per adult / 24 hrs
Children under 12 are charged at 50% in our costing engine.
Indicative non-resident rates; final charges depend on travel dates, age, residency and authority updates. Confirmed fees appear in your itinerary and proforma invoice.
What you can expect to see
- Elephant, buffalo and reticulated giraffe
- Lion and leopard, sparse but present
- White rhino in the fenced sanctuary
- Excellent riverine birding along the Rojewero
Things to do
- Game drives across the river systems
- Rhino sanctuary visit
- Fishing and picnics on the Tana tributaries
- Elsa's grave and the park's conservation history
When to go
June – September
Dry, accessible and comfortable.
December – February
Hot and dry, good for photography.
Getting there
- Road via Nanyuki or Embu.
- Light aircraft charters to Kinna or Mulika airstrips.
Where to base yourself
- Small lodges and tented camps inside the park
- Combine with Lewa or Samburu to the north-west
Planning notes from our team
- Choose Meru if solitude matters more to you than sighting frequency.
Common questions
Is Meru good for a first safari?
It is better as a second or third park. First-timers usually want the density of the Mara or Amboseli first.
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