Kenya · Safari

3-Day Meru National Park Safari with Rhino Sanctuary Game Drives

3 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Meru National Park's diverse wildlife, including Grevy's zebras, elephants, buffalos, and 427 bird species
  • 02 Drive through the picturesque Mount Kenya region with views of mountains, valleys, and plantations
  • 03 Enjoy a sunset game drive for memorable wildlife encounters
  • 04 Spend a full day exploring the park with a picnic lunch
  • 05 Visit the rhino sanctuary for the chance to spot rhinos

Embark on a thrilling 3-day Meru National Park safari with scenic drives through the picturesque Mount Kenya region. Take in stunning views of Mount Kenya, hills, mountains, valleys, and plantations before heading into the park for rewarding wildlife encounters. Spot diverse species including Grevy's zebras, elephants, buffalos, Bohor reedbucks, hartebeests, pythons, puff adders, cobras, and more than 427 recorded bird species. The experience includes a sunset game drive, a full-day exploration with a picnic lunch, and the chance to visit the rhino sanctuary.

Drive through the Mount Kenya region, which offers some of the very best scenery you can dream of, from views of Mount Kenya on a clear day to hills, mountains, valleys, and various plantations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Meru, Nairobi, Mount Kenya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Meru National Park via Mount Kenya

  • Upon arriving in Nairobi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your local representative and guide will meet and greet you. Depending on your arrival time, you will either be transferred to a city hotel (accommodation at an extra cost) or commence your safari.
  • After a briefing from your driver-guide or representative, you will start your adventure. Drive through the Mount Kenya region, which offers some of the very best scenery you can dream of, from views of Mount Kenya on a clear day to hills, mountains, valleys, and various plantations. Arrive in the afternoon, check in, have lunch, and prepare for a sunset game drive. Return to Rhino River Camp before dark for dinner and an overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Wildlife Exploration in Meru National Park

  • After an early game drive, leave the camp with a picnic lunch for a full-day exploration of this amazing park. Visitors can see Grevy's zebras, elephants, Bohor reedbucks, hartebeests, pythons, puff adders, cobras, buffalos, and more than 427 recorded species of birds. The park also has a rhino sanctuary, so you are likely to see some rhinos.

Return to Rhino River Camp for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Meru National Park to Nairobi

  • After breakfast, check out and prepare to leave the park for the drive back to Nairobi. Have lunch en route, arriving later in the afternoon or early in the evening.
  • Drop-off is at the airport or at a Nairobi city hotel for an overnight stay at an extra cost.
Mount Kenya, Meru National Park, Rhino River Camp

Where this trip takes you

Mount Kenya, Meru National Park, Rhino River Camp

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Personal items
  • Outdoor gear
  • Comfortable clothing

Know before you go

  • This 3-day Meru National Park safari typically involves exploring the park's diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife through game drives. All items mentioned under inclusions will be catered for. Anything extra will be at the traveller's cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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