3-Day Meru National Park Wild Safari – Kenya Safari Tour
This 3-Day Meru National Park Wild Safari is an exciting journey into one of Kenya’s most unspoiled and less-crowded wildlife destinations. Starting and ending in Nairobi, the safari takes you to the beautiful Meru National Park, a diverse wilderness famous for its rolling savannahs, river systems, baobab trees, and rich wildlife populations.
Travel in a comfortable pop-up roof safari minivan, ideal for scenic road travel and wildlife viewing during game drives. Meru National Park offers a more exclusive safari atmosphere compared to busier parks, making it perfect for travelers seeking authentic wilderness experiences, scenic beauty, and rewarding wildlife encounters. The park is also historically famous as the home of Elsa the lioness from the story Born Free.
Expect sightings of elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, antelope, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species while enjoying peaceful safari surroundings away from heavy tourist traffic.
Who This Safari Is Ideal For
- Travelers seeking a quieter and less-crowded safari
- Wildlife lovers wanting authentic wilderness experiences
- Couples looking for scenic and peaceful safari moments
- Birdwatchers and photographers seeking diverse habitats
- Repeat Kenya safari travelers wanting something different
- Mid-range travelers seeking value and adventure
Why This Safari Works
- Explores one of Kenya’s hidden safari gems
- Fewer crowds compared to more famous parks
- Diverse scenery with rivers, forests, and open plains
- Excellent wildlife viewing and birdwatching opportunities
- Comfortable road safari from Nairobi
- Affordable mid-range safari with authentic wilderness feel
Tour Highlights
2 nights in scenic Meru National Park
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards
Explore rivers, swamps, grasslands, and acacia forests
Visit the famous Elsa the Lioness region
Scenic drive through central Kenya landscapes
Birdwatching opportunities with numerous species
Comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp stay
Guided game drives with professional safari guide
Tour Map
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Day 1
Nairobi to Meru National Park
Your safari begins with morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or airport followed by a scenic drive through central Kenya toward Meru National Park.
Enjoy views of tea plantations, rural villages, and Mount Kenya region landscapes along the journey.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out for an afternoon game drive.
Explore Meru’s wild terrain searching for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, antelope, and predators.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Nairobi to Meru National Park – Approx. 6 to 7 hours (350 km) by pop-up roof safari minivan
Accommodations
Ikweta Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day in Meru National Park
Spend a full day discovering the rich ecosystems of Meru National Park.
Morning and afternoon game drives take you through riverine forests, open grasslands, swamps, and acacia woodlands.
The park is home to elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and over 400 bird species.
Your guide will also share the fascinating conservation history connected to Elsa the lioness and the Born Free story.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Full-day game drives within Meru National Park
Accommodations
Ikweta Safari Camp
Day 3
Meru National Park to Nairobi
Enjoy an early morning game drive or relaxed breakfast before departing Meru National Park.
Begin your journey back to Nairobi through the scenic Mount Kenya region and central Kenya countryside.
Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon for hotel or airport drop-off, marking the end of your memorable Meru safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Meru National Park to Nairobi – Approx. 6 to 7 hours (350 km) by pop-up roof safari minivan
Accommodations
End Of Tour ( No Accommodation )
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.