Safari to Meru National Park

Safari to Meru National Park : After Tsavo East and West Conservation regions, which are perhaps among the last true wilderness regions in Kenya and the entire globe, the Meru Conservation Area is the second-largest conservation area. These more expansive regions offer a wilderness Kenya safari experience unlike anything else in the world since they are removed from human influence. One of the unique safari experiences in Kenya that you should have is a safari to Meru National Park.

Meru Conservation complex is made up of the following: Bisanadi National Reserve, gazetted in 1979, is located just north of Meru National Park and serves as an important dispersal area for many wildlife species that concentrate around the permanent swamps in Meru National Park during the dry season; Mwingi Game Reserve (formerly Kitui North National Reserve) and Meru National Park (MNP), the oldest National Park gazetted in 1966, are by far the largest; and the protected area was initially gazetted as a nature reserve in 1973 but later as a national park in 1990, following the murder of George Adamson by poachers.

The primary attractions in this area. 

 Wildlife.

 A safari to this complex will satisfy your desire for a wealth of wildlife, both flora and fauna, as it offers a diverse array of species from wet mountain species to bushed savannah grasslands to species from desert and semi-arid regions. Significant populations of large species, including as the critically endangered African elephant, cheetah, Grevy’s zebra, black rhinoceros, and white rhinoceros, can be found in the protected areas. 49 of the approximately 720 plant species found in Kora National Park are native to the area. This explains the area’s high scientific and conservation worth and the diversity of species found there.

Adamson’s Grave and Camp: In 1989, poachers killed George Adamson at his base at Kambi ya Simba. Kambi ya Simba is where he and his brother Terrance are interred.

As a Wilderness Activity Zone, Mwingi National Reserve permits fly camping, fishing, boating on the Tana River, and camel and equestrian safaris.

Local culture.

In addition to experiencing nature firsthand, you also get to learn about and appreciate the Meru culture, which predominates in this region. Visit the nearby company to observe and discover how they cultivate Catha edulis (Forskal), also known as Miraa in Kenya and a cash crop for the Meru people.

 It is possible to combine a visit to Meru National Park with a visit to other parks in the North, such as Shaba National Reserve, Buffalo Springs National Reserve, and Samburu National Park in Samburu County, Arawale National Reserve in Garissa County, Chalbi Desert, Lake Turkana, and Loyiangalani.

There are various places to stay while visiting Meru National Park, such as Rhino River Camp, Elsa’s Kopje, and iKWETA Safari Camp. Meru Town, which is around three hours’ drive from Meru National Park, has a number of hotels if you merely want to spend the day in the park and overnight outside. Alba Hotel Meru, Meru Slopes Hotel, and Elsa Hotel Meru are a few of these possibilities for accommodation.