Luxury Kenyan
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MERU
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“The Complete Wilderness”
Marvelous, remote, rugged and prominently unspoilt, Meru sits intact in a wilderness less visited, yet surrounded by undiluted natural beauty. It is wild and beautiful, straddling the equator and bisected by 13 rivers and numerous mountain-fed streams. The scenery is diverse from woodlands at 3,000ft on the slopes of Nyambene mountain range, northeast of Mt. Kenya to wide-open plains with meandering riverbanks dotted with doum palms.
The Park teems with a variety of wildlife species including elephant, Grevy’s zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard, hartebeest, hippo, buffalo and the reticulated giraffe among others. Meru hosts a rhino sanctuary that is home to the endangered black and white rhino species. Critically endangered, the rhinos are under a twenty-four-hour surveillance. The sanctuary offers one of the best rhino viewing experiences in the wild.
Bird life is also exceptionally diverse with over 400 bird species recorded. These include Peter’s Fin foot, inhabiting the Murera and Ura rivers; Pel’s fishing owl, kingfishers, rollers, bee-eaters, starlings and weavers. The rivers abound with hippo populations, crocodiles, and fish.
The park is famous as the setting for Joy Adamson’s book ‘Born Free”, the story of the Adamson’s life and research amongst lions and cheetahs. Elsa the lioness was the most well-known and her grave is marked inside the park.
At the boarder of Meru National Park is Bisanadi National Reserve known as “Kinna” the border between Meru and Bisanadi Parks is the traditional division between the Meru and the Borana people. This is a true wilderness.
Visitors can enjoy game viewing, camping, picnicking, hiking and swimming in the swimming pool located next to the Bwatherongi (Kinna) bandas (cottages).
Situated about two hours’ drive from Meru town past Maua town, the rich culture of the Ameru, Borana and Tharaka communities in the cultural villages is also an activity visitors can savor. Ameru culture at Murera Gate, which is the park main gate, Borana culture at Bisanadi gate, and Tharaka culture at Ura gate.
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ELSA’S KOPJE MERU
Situated inside Meru National Park and sculpted into the scenic Mughwango Hill, this property features six luxurious en-suite cottages. Among them, five are doubles and one is a twin, each comprising a spacious main bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and a private deck or verandah for relaxation. Additionally, the accommodation includes a family cottage, three honeymoon suites designed for romance, and a private house, ensuring a variety of options to suit different guest needs and preferences while enjoying the stunning natural surroundings.
Nestled in a verdant forest along the Kindani River, Rhino River Camp provides a truly luxurious retreat in Meru National Park. The camp features five elegant tents elevated on platforms above the river, complemented by two additional tents set within the indigenous forest. Guests can enjoy top-tier amenities, including a pool, spa, and library, while discovering the remarkable wildlife of northern Kenya, such as rhinos, lions, and elephants. Rhino River Camp offers a peaceful sanctuary that emphasizes conservation and connects visitors with the vibrant culture of the local Meru community.