Kenya · Safari

3-Day Meru National Park Safari with Mount Kenya Views

3 Days Round trip from Embakasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Capture spectacular views of Mount Kenya for photography
  • 02 Spot black and white rhinos in the Rhino Sanctuary
  • 03 Explore the former home of Joy and George Adamson and Elsa the Lioness
  • 04 Discover rivers and riverine habitats across Meru National Park

Embark on a thrilling 3-day adventure through Meru National Park, located east of Meru, 350 km from Nairobi. Covering an area of 870 km, it is one of Kenya's best-known national parks, wild and beautiful, straddling the equator and bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain-fed streams, making it a green paradise compared to the dry savannah of Kenya's other parks. The park boasts diverse scenery, from woodlands to vast open plains, meandering riverbanks, landscapes dotted with kopjes, and rich volcanic soil deposits. Along the way, enjoy game drives, views of Mount Kenya, and a cultural visit to the Meru community.

The park boasts diverse scenery, from woodlands to vast open plains, meandering riverbanks, landscapes dotted with kopjes, and rich volcanic soil deposits.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Meru, Nairobi, Mount Kenya
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and Transfer to Meru National Park

  • Pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
  • Meet your Hidaya Africa tour guide.
  • Drive through Nairobi to Meru, with a stop for tea plantation photography.
  • Check in at Elsa's Kopje Lodge for freshening up and relaxation.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive, experiencing the diversity of Meru National Park in search of wild animals.

Dinner and overnight at Elsa's Kopje Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Meru National Park

  • Early morning breakfast.
  • Leave for a full game drive in the park with a packed lunch.
  • Explore the park in search of popular residents such as zebra, reticulated giraffe, and hippos, with views of Mt Kenya.
  • Stop for lunch en route.
  • Later, return to Elsa's Kopje Lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Elsa's Kopje Lodge.

3
Day 03

Meru Community Visit and Departure

  • Morning breakfast.
  • Proceed to check out.
  • Visit the Meru community to experience their local culture and beliefs.
  • Drive back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meru National Park, Mount Kenya, Elsa's Kopje Lodge

Where this trip takes you

Meru National Park, Mount Kenya, Elsa's Kopje Lodge

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport to and from Nairobi
  • Accommodation
  • Meals on full board

What's Not Included

  • Park fee
  • Anything not mentioned

What to bring

  • Warm fleece clothes
  • Hats
  • Cozy safari attire

Know before you go

  • Punctuality
  • Weather

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Airport North Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Embakasi.

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