Meru National Park was made famous by conservationists George and Joy Adamson, and the film based on their book Born Free, the famous story of Elsa the lioness.
Meru is a park of great scenic beauty, featuring 13 rivers and supporting a wide range of diverse habitats. It is a paradise for birdwatchers and home to several rare bird species. A section of the park has been designated a wilderness area with no roads, which adds to the air of wild, remote seclusion that is characteristic of Meru National Park.
• Birdwatchers must keep an eye out for the elusive Peter’s finfoot
• Great diversity of habitat
• Lion, leopard, cheetah
• Visit the grave of Elsa the lioness