By road:

From Nairobi (348 KM) via Nyeri-Nanyuki-Meru or via Embu all-weather roads. 

From Maua to Murera Gate (35 KM) and 348 km from Nairobi.

From Embu via Ura Gate (161 KM) and 290 km from Nairobi

By Air:

Main airstrip at Kinna, Mulika next to Meru Mulika Lodge and Mughwongo Airstrip next to Elsa's Kopje Eco-lodge

MODE OF PAYMENT: Through Ecitizen  (https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/ ) via MPesa, Visa Card, RTGS ,Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

Security/Guided tour per guide:

• Ksh. 1,720 – up to 4 hours

• Ksh. 3,015 – Over 4 hours

Vehicle Charges Per Day

No. of Seats

• Less than 6 seats - KSH.300

• 6-12 seats - KSH.1,030

• 13-24seats - KSH.2,585

• 25-44 seats - KSH.4,050

• 45 seats and above - KSH.5,000

Wildlife

Grevy's Zebra, Elephants, Eland, Bush Pig,  Waterbuck, Cheetah, Leopard, Reticulated Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Bohor Reedbuck, Hartebeest, Python, Puff Udder, Cobra, Buffalo, more than 427 recorded species of birds

Birds

More than 427 recorded species

Vegetation

Mainly thorny bush land in the North, wooded grasslands in the West and open grassland elsewhere. The park also offer dense riverine forests of Doum and Raffia palm

Climate

Parks are part of Semi-arid zone and have irregular rainfalls. Wet seasons are April- June and November- December. Rainfall is 635-762mm in the west and 305-356mm in the east

What to take with you

Whether camping or just visiting for a day trip, visitors are advised to carry with them the following; personal effects, clean drinking water, food, camping equipment if the visitor intends to stay overnight. Also important are; Camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellant, first aid kit, sunglasses, appropriate hiking gear and reserve car fuel.

Park Size

870 sq. Km

The lions of Meru are a great puller of visitors into the park and tie to the story of George and Joy Adamson and the setting of the movie and book Born Free. Great rewards await avid bird watchers as the bird life is exceptionally diverse. The park teems with a variety of wildlife species including elephant, Grevy zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard, black rhino, hartebeest, hippo, buffalo and the reticulated giraffe among others.

Visitors can enjoy game viewing, camping, picnicking, hiking and swimming near Kinna cottages. 

Visitors can savor the rich culture of the Ameru and Borana communities in the cultural villages. Borana culture at Bisanadi gate, Tharaka culture at Ura gate.

Other attractions include; Tana River, Nyambene Hills Ranges, Adamson’s Falls and Rapids, Elsa’s Grave, Pippa’s Grave, Mwariama Mau Mau Post Office, Mt. Kenya, The Equator, Inselbergs, Kopjes, Swamps and natural springs,

Meru Guest House:

Accommodation; 1unit, 5pax

Amenities; Fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator and gas cooker. Lighting is by electricity. A house caretaker is available, beddings, mosquito nets, towels and toiletries.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh.8, 000

Non-Residents: US$150

Kinna Guest House:

Accommodation; 1 unit, 10Pax

Contains 5 bedrooms and a separate annex. Two of the bedrooms have a double bed each with ensuite bathrooms. Two smaller bedrooms have single beds each. The fifth bedroom has a bathroom shared with the other smaller bedrooms. The annex has its own bathroom.

Amenities; A generator is provided from 6pm to 10pm. Solar lighting is also provided. A fully equipped kitchen.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh. 18,000

Non-Residents: US$250

Kinna Cottages

Accommodation; 3units, 2pax per unit

Three of the cottages have one bedroom with two single beds. The fourth cottage has two bedrooms each with a double bed.

Amenities; Bathroom, beddings, mosquito nets, toiletries. No kitchen equipment are provided. Visitors are therefore advised to carry their own and gas burner. An outdoor cooking area is provided. Lighting is by electricity.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh.3, 500

Non-Residents: US$80

Kinna Cottage (Big)

Accommodation; 1unit, 4pax

Amenities; Bathroom, beddings are provided. No kitchen equipment is provided. Visitors are therefore advised to carry their own and gas burner. An outdoor cooking area is provided. Lighting is by electricity.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh.7, 000

Non-Residents: US$160

Murera Cottage

Accommodation; 6units, 3pax per unit

Each cottage has two bedrooms each. Each bedroom has one double and one single bed. One cottage has one queen bed and a TV in each bedroom.

Amenities; No kitchen equipment are provided and therefore visitors are advised to carry their own. An open kitchen area is available outside. Alternatively, a kitchen is available at the nearby student’s hostel. Lighting is by electricity.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh.3, 600

Non-Residents: US$80

Murera Cottage (With TV)

Accommodation; 2units, 2pax per unit

Amenities: No kitchen equipment are provided and therefore visitors are advised to carry their own. An open kitchen area is available outside. Alternatively, a kitchen is available at the nearby student’s hostel. Lighting is by electricity.

Rates;

Citizens & Residents: Ksh.4, 000

Non-Residents: US$80

Camping:

Public Campsites;

• Bwatherongi

For this category, standard amenities are provided; water, toilet/bathroom and kitchen area. Public campsites do not require prior booking.

Special Campsites;

• Island Camp, Kambi Baridi, Golo 1, Golo 2, Fisi, Ndovu, Rojawero, Chuma, Muguga, Kenmare, Mamba, Kithanga, Princess, Makutano and Kanjoo.

For this category, only camping grounds are provided. The visitor has to reserve the special campsite well in advance for exclusive use. Visitors have to bring with them a source of fire and other necessities.

*Reservation of bandas/guesthouses and special campsites is done through the park warden or through KWS headquarters reservations desk; reservations@kws.go.ke 

*Prevailing camping rates apply per person per day for both special and public campsites excluding other park charges.

Privately Owned Lodges and Hotels

• Elsa’s Kopje Eco-lodge
• Rhino River Porini Camp - Located outside the park opposite Rhino Sanctuary management Gate.
• Ikweta Safari Camp -Located outside the park, 800M from the Main Gate

Murera Springs Lodge

Mobile: +254 786 348 875

Email: merupark@kws.go.ke or mca@kws.go.ke