Tourist Activities in Meru National Park
There are a number of Tourist Activities in Meru National Park that people love to experience while on their wildlife safari in Kenya. Visit Kenya with Enclose Africa Safaris.
Visit Meru Rhino Sanctuary
The healthy population of both black and white rhinoceros of about 80in number are protected in an extensively fenced area due to the threat of poaching which is taken very seriously here, Visiting Meru Rhino Sanctuary is one of the major Tourist Activities in Meru national Park that will give you close range encounters with the rhinoceroes and make your big 5 dream adventure.
Game Viewing
Game Viewing is the biggest draw of the Tourist Activities in Meru National Park that attracts visitors to this National Park, Get an intimate splendour with Meru wilderness on a Game drive navigating dirt roads in the wilderness, you can engage in exhilarating day or night game drives to watch rich variety of animals that roam the spectacularly scenic Meru landscapes and along the river banks of numerous streams and springs namely the Tana, Bisanadi and the Rojerwero – main rivers in the park ideal for watching Hippos and crocodiles. You will be rewarded with intriguing views of surrounding hills and mountains shimmering in the distance especially for Mount Kenya with its snowcapped flanks often seen. Watch out to watch the big 5 African mammals inclusive of the big cats with good sightings of these predators during a night game drive.
Visit Adamson Falls & Elsa the Lioness Grave
Joy Adamson and Elsa the Lioness made this Meru National Park through their award winning book born fire and among the Tourist Activities in Meru National Park is the remarkable experience of a walk to their grave of Elsa and get to understand the history about them. Experience the feeling out of the Game drive vehicles on your feet for Bush walks to get in touch with real nature for unique details of this untamed rugged environment which is former home of Joy & George Adamson and Elsa the lioness, with an armed park ranger you can visit the grave of Elsa the Lioness, walk to the quick rapid Adamson Falls where the Tana River is forced through a tight rock formation and this will come along with splendid encounters with Wildlife and amazing nature wonders and enjoy the superb scenery space and wilderness all at yourself.
Bird Watching
Another magical adventure experience of the Tourist Activities in Meru National Park is Bird watching, if you are an avid Bird watcher interested in catching a glimpse on some bird species, the park is home to almost 400 bird species which you can discover numerous bird species in this park while you walk along the banks of many rivers and streams bordered by acacia woodlands which create a jungle setting for bird habitats, in the thick riverine forests, and swamps and this experience will leave you with only a unique taste never comparable to any other.
Fishing
On the many rivers that cross sect the park, take your rod with some canapés and a good book, and settle on these palm lined river banks and you engage in fishing which is fun as you enjoy your catch with plentiful catfish, tilapia and barbell.
Cultural Visits
Away from Wildlife, nature and wilderness adventure experiences, Cultural tours are intimate Tourist Activities in Meru National Park offered into the nearby local communities such as the tharaka community close to the park that will give you an insight on the traditional lifestyle and cultures of people living here and get a unique spice to your safari.