3-Day Meru National Park Safari with Elsa's Kopje Lodge Stay

3 Days Round trip from Jomo kenyatta International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive on a private road safari from Nairobi to Meru National Park, with an equator photo stop
  • 02 Stay at Elsa's Kopje Lodge, beautifully set above the park with sweeping views
  • 03 Explore Meru's rivers, forests, kopjes, and grasslands on morning and afternoon game drives
  • 04 Spot elephants, lions, giraffes, gerenuk, and lesser kudu on safari
  • 05 Seek both black and white rhinos in Meru's protected sanctuary

Escape to Kenya's untamed landscapes on this 3-day journey from Nairobi to Meru National Park, staying at the iconic Elsa's Kopje Lodge. Travel through the scenic highlands with a photo stop at the equator before arriving in time for lunch and your first private game drive across Meru's wide-open plains. Enjoy private wildlife viewing through rivers, forests, kopjes, and grasslands, with chances to spot elephants, big cats, giraffes, rare northern species, and rhinos in the protected sanctuary. Each day balances rewarding safari experiences with relaxed lodge time in one of Kenya's most legendary wilderness retreats.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Meru, Nairobi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Meru National Park and First Game Drive

Your journey begins in Nairobi, where your private guide collects you from your hotel or the international airport.

Travel north through Kenya's highlands, pausing at the equator for photos before continuing into Meru's untouched wilderness.

Arrive at Elsa's Kopje Lodge in time for lunch and a chance to settle into your room overlooking the park's vast plains.

In the afternoon, head out on your first private game drive, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, and more.

Dinner and overnight at Elsa's Kopje Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full Day of Wildlife Viewing in Meru National Park

Rise to the sounds of the bush and set out for morning wildlife viewing when the park is most active.

Meru's diverse habitats - rivers, kopjes, forests, and grasslands - support an extraordinary range of wildlife including:

  • Elephant, buffalo, and big cats

  • Rare species such as gerenuk and lesser kudu

  • Both black and white rhinos in the protected sanctuary

  • Rich birdlife and pristine river ecosystems

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Elsa's Kopje Lodge.

3
Day 03

Meru National Park to Nairobi

After breakfast, depart Meru and travel back south toward Nairobi with a lunch stop en route.

Your driver will transfer you to your hotel or the international airport for onward travel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Jomo kenyatta International Airport 2 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with an expert guide

  • Accommodation at Elsa's Kopje Lodge on a full-board basis

  • Game drives in Meru National Park

  • Park entry fees and conservation charges

  • Bottled drinking water during drives

  • Pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Tips or gratuities

  • International flights and taxes

  • Passports, visa applications, and processing

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal laundry

  • Premium drinks and personal expenses

  • Gratuities for the guide and lodge staff

  • Entrance fees for activities noted as optional

  • Bush breakfast

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
City Market, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Jomo kenyatta International Airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Jomo kenyatta International Airport.

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