3 Days Meru National Park
KESAF100 : 3 Days Meru National Park Safari
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A commonly accepted area as the setting where Elsa, Joy Adamson's lioness, was returned to the wild. Meru provides an astonishing combination of incomparable habitats. On the lower slopes of Mt. Kenya, it remains a virgin wilderness. Dense riverine forests attract Leopards and a full complement of 'the big five' including Black Rhino, in a dramatic setting adorned with doum palms. Over 300 species of birdlife have also been recorded.
Wooded thorn bush and grasslands in volcanic rock give way to open red soil grasslands over in the east. Highlights include Mulika Swamp, and the noisy Adamson's fall where the Rojweru and Tana rivers converge. Meru is a beastly amplitude and for many years a kept secret amongst travelers passionate about beauty, peace, and true wilderness.
Landing there you feel part of the landscape, vibrating with hidden sights and unfamiliar sounds. Get prepared for underground citizenry.... Wondrous insect life with sophisticated rites and rituals. You will follow the fresh tracks of animals.... then suddenly your standing stark still, watching a lesser kudzu watching you or giraffe testing the air only yards away from you and your guide. You will also encounter many species than in any other park in East Africa.
MERU NATIONAL PARK is famous for its birdlife with forest and riverine as well as the arid species. Regular sightings include elephant, white rhino, Gerenuk, eland, reticulated Beisa, Oryx, Grevy's Zebra, grants gazelle, Giraffe, and their predator’s; lion, leopard, cheetah and the hyena. Activities include;
Exploring the park on foot, Guided nature walks, bush breakfasts on the plains, line fishing, sundowners at the hippo pools, swimming in the horizontal pool cleft in the rocks.
Itinerary
Day 01: Pick up on arrival from the airport and drive to Meru national park.
Lunch enroute followed by afternoon game drive. Major attractions are; Former home of Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the lioness, Views of Mt Kenya, Rivers and riverine habitats, Tana river, Adamson's falls. Dinner and overnight at the campsite.
Day 02: Morning and afternoon game drives. Main wildlife in this park are; Grevy Zebra, African Elephants, Eland, Bush Pig, Common Waterbuck, Cheetah, Leopard, Reticulated Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Bohor Reedbuck, Hartebeest, Python, Puff Udder, Cobra, Buffalo, more than 300 recorded species of birds. Also, more than 300 recorded species in this park.
Main vegetation found is; mainly thorny bush land in the North, wooded grasslands in the West and open grassland elsewhere. The park also offers dense riverine forests of Doum and Raffia palm. All meals and overnight at the campsite.
Day 03: Morning game drive. After breakfast game drive enroute back to Nairobi. On arrival you will be dropped at your hotel.
Safari Inclusive:
Free airport transfers in Nairobi
Transport while on safari - with open roof safari van
All park entrance fees and government levies
Full board accommodation in campsites/lodges -double room sharing
3 Meals per day while on safari- vegetarian & non vegetarian
English speaking professional driver guides
Bottled mineral water - 1 litre per person per day
Exclusive / Extras:
Expenses of personal a nature,
Sodas and alcoholic drinks
Laundry services, sleeping bags
Gratuities/tips
Optional travel insurance
Entry visa,
Health requirements (you are entering a Malaria area).
Also excluded is accommodation in Nairobi - can be arranged on request.
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