A 4-day safari to Meru National Park offers an off-the-beaten-path experience in one of Kenya’s most unspoiled and diverse wilderness areas. Known for its lush riverine forests, open plains, and numerous rivers, Meru provides a rich habitat for wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos. The park is also famous for its connection to Elsa the lioness of Born Free. With Banok Safaris Limited, this safari combines exclusivity, scenic beauty, and expertly guided game drives, all while enjoying comfortable lodges or tented camps in a peaceful setting.
Depart Nairobi in the morning and journey through the central highlands toward Meru, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s diverse landscapes and begin your wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Accommodation: Elsa’s Kopje or Rhino River Camp
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Spend the day discovering the beauty of Meru with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore the park’s rivers, forests, and open plains while searching for wildlife such as elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators. You may also visit notable sites including the Elsa memorial. Enjoy meals and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Accommodation: Elsa’s Kopje or Rhino River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Begin with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, followed by breakfast at the lodge. Enjoy a relaxed mid-morning before heading out again in the afternoon to explore new areas of the park. The day offers more opportunities for photography and wildlife sightings in this less crowded and pristine environment. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Accommodation: Elsa’s Kopje or Rhino River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final short game drive or relax at the lodge before departing for Nairobi. Arrive in the afternoon with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari.
Meals: Breakfast
