Meru National Park is an uncrowded, brilliant gem hidden off the standard tourist circuits. It features a ruggedly beautiful, lush landscape characterized by tall grass, dense swamps, and an impressive network of 13 rivers and countless streams that feed into the mighty Tana River. The park earned global fame as the setting for Joy Adamson’s classic book and film, Born Free, which chronicled the release of Elsa the lioness back into the wild. Today, Meru offers an exclusive, crowd-free wilderness experience paired with a highly successful rhino conservation program.

Key Highlights:

• Adamson’s Falls, a picturesque cascade on the Tana River.

• The historical grave site of Elsa the lioness.

• A heavily fortified and thriving black and white rhino sanctuary.

• Diverse habitats ranging from riverine woodlands to wide-open plains.

• Exceptional exclusivity, offering safaris far removed from typical crowds.
  Main Wildlife: Large prides of lions, black and white rhinos, massive herds of elephants, cheetahs, leopards, reticulated giraffes, and Grevy’s zebras.
  Popular Activities: Highly exclusive game drives, fishing in the Tana River, bird watching, and tracking endangered rhinos.