Best
remembered as the setting where Elsa, Joy Adamson's lioness,
was returned to the wild. Meru provides a stunning combination
of diverse habitats. On the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya, it
remains an unspoilt wilderness. Dense riverine forests attract
Leopards, and a full complement of 'the big five' including
Black Rhino, in a dramatic
setting adorned
with doum palms. Over 300 species of birdlife have also been
recorded. Wooded thornbush and grasslands in volcanic rock,
give way to open red soil grasslands over in the east. Highlights
include Mulika Swamp, and the noisy Adamson's Fall where the
Rojweru and Tana rivers converge.
Kenya safari
Meru is untamed expanse,for many years the kept secret amongst
travelers passionate about beauty, peace, and true wilderness.
Landing there you feel part of the landscape, vibrating with
hidden sights and unfamiliar sounds. You become aware of underground
dwellers…. amazing insect life with sophisticated rites
and rituals. You will follow the fresh tracks of animals….then
suddenly your standing stark still, watching a lesser kudu
watching you or giraffe testing the air only yards away from
you and your guide.
Here
you will encounter many species than in any other park in East Africa.
Meru is famous for its birdlife with forest and riverine as well
as the arid species. Regular sightings include elephant, white rhino,
eland, Beisa, Oryx, Gerenuk, grevy’s Zebra, reticulated Giraffe,
grants gazelle and their predators lion, leopard, cheetah and the
hyena.
Activities
Guided nature walks, exploring the park on foot, bush breakfasts
on the plains, sundowners at the hippo pools, line fishing, swimming
in the horizontal pool cleft in the rocks.
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