Highlights
Wildlife Encounters
Meru National Park features many spring-fed rivers which attract an abundance of wildlife, including herds of elephant and wallowing hippos, and are also great for river fishing. The African Big Five - buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino - can be found in the park’s diverse landscapes, as well as giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, waterbuck, cheetah, hartebeest, reedbuck caracal and aardwolf. Within Meru, there is also a large protected sanctuary for spectacular black and white rhinos.
Guided Walks
Take a guided walk to the top of Mughwango Hill, from which you can absorb sweeping views across to Mount Kenya. Along the way, learn to identify tracks and the smaller flora and fauna that all make up this essential ecosystem.
Bird Watching
Meru is home to over 300 recorded bird species, making it a paradise for bird watchers. Spectacular species include the Somali ostrich, Boran cisticola, vulturine guineafowl, Hinde's babble, and the yellow-necked spurfowl. The rivers also attract a range of water birds - including the African finfoor, heron, and African fish eagle.