Locate about 220 miles (350 km) northeast of Nairobi Meru National Park one of Kenya’s top places for Game Viewing safaris and Adventures. The National Park sits northeast of Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. The National Park stretches on a total land area of about 336 square miles (870 sq km). When planning a safari in Kenya you should consider visiting Mount Meru which is a great destination with a lot to see.
Meru National Park, made famous by conservationist Joy Adamson and the film based on her book “Born Free,” This National Park is home to 13 rivers and a wide variety of habitats.
It is a birdwatcher’s heaven, as it is home to several rare bird species. Meru, a small but diversified park, provides the feel of a much larger wilderness and was home to Elsa the lioness of “Born Free” fame.
Highlights
The National Park has extensive jungles, grasslands, swamps, rivers, and landscape with an abundance of termite created mounds – all giving tourists a different perspective of the African wilderness and super encounters. No wonder described Meru as “Complete Wilderness”, Meru National Park has a variety to offer from its captivating natural environment that varies to the abundant wildlife is all amazing. The National Park has a varying elevation all through the park and the lowest spot is located in the southeastern part of the park along the Tana River. On the other side, the foothills of the Nyambeni Range are the highest point at 3,400 feet (1,036 m).
The national park receives a lot of rain, which allows tall grasses to grow and rich marshes to form. This makes it a haven for wildlife. The Tana River, along with the Rojerwero and Ura rivers, is the primary supply of water. Each of these rivers and its tributaries are surrounded by riverine forests and Dom and raphia palm stands.
The northern section of the park is dominated by rainforest however; the majority of the park is made up of a array bushes and grasslands. The safari park is really scenic with its wildlife making it more worth visiting. There are abundant Acacia trees all over the park.
Meru National Park has great numbers of wildlife species that travelers can enjoy viewing on their Kenya Wildlife safari tour. The wildlife in the park is usually experienced on Game drive safari in the park and expect to spot some big game while in Meru National Park. The commonly spotted species include elephant, giraffe, black rhino, white rhino, kudu, gazelle, hartebeest, reedbuck, zebra, and hippo. Each of the above-referenced rivers is highly populated with hippopotamuses. The National Park also has a great share of predators that can be seen during safari and these include lion, leopard, cheetah, jackal, African wild cat, and hyena among others.
Meru National Park also has a great share of birdlife in Kenya and Bird-watching tours are greatly done in the park. The National Park is home to some 427 species of birds that you can check off during a bird watching tour in the Park. The National park also has snakes and while here, expect to have to see pythons, puff adders, and cobras. Birding safaris are most recommended at the River side for great sightings and the best ways to capture some of the bird species that live along the banks. Ostrich can be found in some of the bushy grasslands of the park.
The Tana River and Adamson’s Falls are additional significant features of the park. Adamson’s Falls is a flowing waterfall that cascades over steep terrain.
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