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Discover Meru “The Hidden Gem”

Meru National Park, Maua, Kenya
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Duration

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Francais, spanish

Overview

Why is Meru Called “The Hidden Gem” ?

The National Park is a lesser-known but fascinating destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The Park is an open grasslands,with riverine forests, woodlands, and wetlands. These are just a few of the many habitats that call the park home. This kind of environment is good for a wide variety of animal species. Additionaly, Meru is renowned for its connection to the story “Born Free,” which gave life to Elsa the lioness, and for the work done by environmentalists Joy and George Adamson. The park also offers a peaceful and intimate safari experience, with fewer people than other Kenyan parks.

Meru is rarely mentioned in dispatches when it comes to Kenya’s top parks, but this can only be because it lies a day’s journey to the west of the country’s well-travelled safari circuit.

Wildlife encounters

This hidden Gem and less visited park is famous for its varied fauna, Meru “The Hidden Gem” offers an experience that is less traveled. Therefore, tourists can see animals in their natural environments, like, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and several types of antelope. The park also provides a chance to witness these amazing animals in the wild and contributes significantly to the conservation of black and white rhinos.

A haven for bird watching

With almost 400 varieties of birds recognized, Meru National Park “The Hidden Gem” is a birdwatcher’s paradise. Highlights include the distinctive African fin-foot and the vibrant sun-birds, which make birding excursions an indispensable activity. Savannah, forest, and marsh habitats combine to provide a rich environment for bird species.

Scenic Beauty and activities

The park’s magnificent beauty can be seen by guests on guided game drives and walking safaris. The fauna has an amazing backdrop provided by the breathtaking views of Mount Kenya and the nearby river systems. Despite its remote location, the park provides comfortable lodgings and campsites. They allow the guests to completely immerse themselves in this magnificent habitat. Because of its unspoiled beauty and diversity, Meru is a hidden gem for anyone searching for a more private and intimate safari experience in Kenya.

There are several destinations that nears this hidden gem.

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Nairobi- Meru National park

You'll be picked up from your Nairobi hotel after breakfast or at the airport. After a briefing from our driver-guide or representative, you will start your adventure. You'll drive through the Mount Kenya region which offers the very best sceneries you can dream of; from the views of Mount Kenya on a good day, hills and mountains, and valleys to the various plantations. You'll arrive in the afternoon in time for lunch, check-in and get ready for a sunset game drive. You will return to the camp before darkness for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2

Meru National park Full Day
Start early with a sunrise game drive, this is one of the best times to spot predators such as lions and leopards as they are often active during the cooler hours of the day, return to your accommodation for breakfast and relaxation during the hottest part of the day, in the afternoon have lunch and some rest at your lodge. In the evening explore different areas of the park on another game drive, visit the banks of the Tana River for a chance to see hippos and crocodiles later return to your lodge for diner and an overnight stay.

Day 3

Meru National park- Nairobi
In the morning after having breakfast, have a morning game drive in the park spot nocturnal predators returning to their dens and witness the savannah come to life as the sun bathes it in golden light. In the afternoon enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's scenic viewpoints, overlooking the vast plains and distant mountains. In the evening continue your exploration with a visit to the Adamson's Falls and Rhino Sanctuary these areas offer stunning scenery later in the evening enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Durations

Multi day

Tour's Location

Meru National Park, Maua, Kenya

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