Meru National Park Birding Safari Kenya
Meru National Park is situated in the old Northern Frontier District, straddling the equator and bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain-fed streams. This park is wild and one of the most beautiful parks in Kenya. A green paradise compared to the dry savannah of Kenya's parks, this was the wilderness into which George & Joy Adamson released Elsa the Lioness, creating the much-loved film 'Born Free'. It has diverse scenery from woodlands to wide-open plains, meandering riverbanks, hilly landscapes, and rich grey alluvial volcanic soil deposits. Three large rivers border the reserve: the River Tana to the South, River Ura to the Southwest, and the Rojeweru to the East. Meru National Park offers good bird watching throughout the year, however, the best time to watch a whole array of the birds is from November to April when the migrants from Europe and North Africa are present. This coincides with the breeding season when many species are nesting.
Day 1: Nairobi – Meru National Park
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel and brief you on the safari before you proceed to Meru National Park. It’s ideal for those looking for something off the beaten track and is well known for its bird life, riverine and forest as well as the dry arid species. Dinner and overnight stay at Ikweta Safari Camp | Elsa Kopje Lodge
Day 2: Meru National Park - Big Five Game Drive
We spend a full day in the Meru – Bisinadi Park. Game viewing in Meru includes large herds of Buffalo, Bushbuck, Duiker, Eland, Elephant, Gazelle, Genet, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Impala, Kudu, Waterbuck and Grevy Zebra. Expect to see Baboons, Hyena, Jackal, Kudu, Lion, Mongoose, Oryx, Oribi, Vervet Monkeys and Warthog. You may see Wild dog, Bush baby, Caracal, Cheetah, Civet, Dik-dik, Leopard, Otter, Bush pig, Porcupine, Black and White Rhino. The rivers abound with Hippo and Crocodile. Birdlife includes Peter's fin foot which inhabits the Murera and Ura Rivers, the Pel's Fishing Owl, Kingfishers, Rollers, Bee-eaters, Starlings, and numerous Weavers. Dinner and overnight stay at Ikweta Safari Camp | Elsa Kopje Lodge
Day 3, 4, 5: Full Day Ornithological Encounter
For these three days, we indulge fully in search and photography comprehensively in search of the indigenous and migratory birds. There is a record of over 300 bird species captured in this complete wilderness. A list of these birds includes but is not limited to African finfoot, Bat hawk, Black-faced sandgrouse, Boran cisticola, Buff-crested bustard, Golden palm weaver (E), Golden-breasted starling, Grant’s wood-hoopoe, Hinde’s pied babbler (E), Martial eagle, Northern pied babbler, Palm-nut vulture, Pel’s fishing-owl, Rufous chatterer, Saddle-billed stork, Somali bee-eater, Somali ostrich, Taita fiscal, Vulturine guineafowl, Yellow-necked spurfowl, Dinner and overnight stay at Ikweta Safari Camp | Elsa Kopje Lodge
Day 6: Meru National Park – Nairobi City
An option of indulging in a pre-breakfast game drive before going back to the camp for a sumptuous breakfast. After breakfast, check out and drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route to arrive early evening.
NB: The above rates are subject to change without notice should necessitating factors dictate. These may be influenced by changes in government policies, and intermittent exchange rates among other factors.
