Accommodation in Meru National Park ranges from exclusive luxury lodges to characterful mid-range tented camps and good-value options, so there is something to suit every safari style and budget. Staying inside or on the edge of this wild, uncrowded park puts you close to the action for early-morning and night game drives.

Luxury: Elsa’s Kopje

Perched on Mughwango Hill above the site of George Adamson’s original camp, Elsa’s Kopje is one of Kenya’s most celebrated lodges. Its cottages are built into the rocky hillside using natural stone and handcrafted wood, each with a private veranda and sweeping views over the plains towards Mount Kenya. With just a handful of rooms, honeymoon suites and a family cottage, it offers an intimate, luxurious base.

Mid-range: Rhino River Camp & Offbeat Meru

Rhino River Camp is an eco-friendly tented camp set among yellow-fever trees, tamarind and raffia palms along the Kindani River, with spacious tents built of canvas and sustainable wood. Offbeat Meru Camp sits on the pretty Bisanadi River just outside the park, offering a classic, traditional tented safari with private verandas overlooking the bush.

Good value: Ikweta Safari Camp

Just a couple of kilometres from the Murera gate, Ikweta Safari Camp offers comfortable tents, a restaurant, bar and swimming pool at an affordable price – an excellent choice for travellers wanting easy access to the park without the premium price tag.