3 Days Kenya African Safari to Meru National Park
This 3 Days Kenya African Safari to Meru National Park takes you through 870 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including riverine forests, grasslands, and acacia woodlands teeming with incredible wildlife. Your Kenya African Safari to Meru offers exceptional game viewing opportunities with minimal crowds, providing an intimate and authentic African safari experience. The park's strategic location north of Mount Kenya creates unique ecosystems that support diverse flora and fauna, making this Kenya African Safari truly spectacular.
This Kenya African Safari to Meru National Park showcases the remarkable conservation success story of Kenya's wildlife protection efforts. The park is famous for being the setting of Joy Adamson's "Born Free" lioness Elsa, adding historical significance to your Kenya African Safari experience. Meru's varied habitats support the Big Five, with black and white rhinos protected in a specially fenced sanctuary within the park. Your Kenya African Safari journey includes encounters with large elephant herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, and over 300 bird species in their natural habitat.
The Kenya African Safari concludes with unforgettable memories of one of Kenya's most pristine and less-visited national parks. Meru's 13 rivers and numerous streams create lush oases that attract abundant wildlife throughout the year, ensuring excellent game viewing during your Kenya African Safari. The park's remote location and limited visitor numbers provide exclusive wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities. This Kenya African Safari to Meru National Park offers the perfect escape into unspoiled African wilderness, combining adventure, conservation education, and natural beauty in one incredible experience.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Day 2: Transfer to Meru National Park for classic Kenya African Safari game drives
Day 3: Proceed to the morning game drive and continue with the return transfer to Nairobi
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Meru National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and accommodation
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Game drives in Meru National Park
- Transportation from/to Nairobi
Price Excludes:
- Kenya Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing costs
- Air ticket expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Your Kenya African Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your Nairobi hotel, marking the start of an incredible wilderness journey. Our professional English-speaking driver-guide will welcome you warmly and provide a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Kenya African Safari to Meru National Park, including wildlife viewing expectations and park regulations. The comfortable transfer to your Nairobi accommodation takes approximately 45 minutes covering 20 kilometers, allowing you to rest and prepare for tomorrow's Kenya African Safari expedition. This first day includes optional Nairobi city exploration, visiting local markets, the Giraffe Centre, or David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, enhancing your Kenya African Safari experience with conservation education and cultural insights.
- Day2Transfer to Meru National Park for classic Kenya African Safari game drives
Transfer to Meru National Park begins early at 6:00 AM, embarking on your authentic Kenya African Safari journey through Kenya's stunning central highlands and diverse landscapes. The scenic 350-kilometer drive takes approximately 5-6 hours via Nanyuki and Meru town, passing through coffee plantations, small rural communities, and breathtaking views of Mount Kenya's peaks. Your Kenya African Safari truly begins upon entering Meru National Park through Murera Gate, where the wilderness immediately envelops you with its pristine beauty and abundant wildlife. The afternoon Kenya African Safari game drive introduces you to the park's incredible biodiversity, including elephants, lions, leopards, and numerous antelope species roaming freely across the vast savannah plains and acacia woodlands.
- Day3Proceed to the morning game drive and continue with the return transfer to Nairobi
Proceed to an early morning Kenya African Safari game drive in Meru National Park, maximizing wildlife viewing opportunities when animals are most active during cooler temperatures. This final Kenya African Safari exploration focuses on the rhino sanctuary, Adamson's Falls, and the Tana River, offering diverse ecosystems and excellent photographic opportunities of the Big Five and other wildlife species. The morning Kenya African Safari adventure includes visits to Joy Adamson's campsite and grave, connecting you with the park's famous conservation history and the "Born Free" lioness story. Continue with the return transfer to Nairobi at midday, covering 350 kilometers in 5-6 hours, concluding your memorable Kenya African Safari experience with arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred Nairobi location for onward travel arrangements.