Meru National Park Travel Guide

 grets Says:  We came across this large herd of elephant not far away from the lodge, on the way back from a morning's safari drive. In fact you can just about make out the lodge in the background. I was totally captivated by the little babies, they are so cute despite being so huge!For... 

 grets Says:  The baboons would often come quite close to the lodge, especially during meal times. Baboons can be very aggressive and quite dangerous, so we were adviced to avoid encouraging them. Here they are seen running off and being shooed away by the restaurant staff. 

 grets Says:  There are many different antelopes found in East Africa, such as this Grant's Gazelle. Although they are very quick on their feet, they often fall prey to lions and other predators. 

 grets Says:  The rolling grasslands are also home to a host of other plains game, such as zebra and various antelope. 

 grets Says:  We were not disappointed! Below the tree was a lion and lioness enjoying the remains of what was once a buffalo. 

 grets Says:  You can often spot where there has been a recent kill, as there will be many vultures gathered in a nearby tree. In Meru we were allowed to leave the tracks (not all national parks alllow this, and I am not sure if the regulation has changed since we were there), so we were... 

 grets Says:  One of seven species of guinea fowl, which also includes a domesticated food bird. They are noisy critters are are said yo be able to keep the ticks at bay that spread Lyme's Disease. 

 grets Says:  The world's tallest animal, and despite rumours to the contrary, its long neck only has seven vertabrae like everyone else. 

 grets Says:  Unusually for a bird of prey, the secretary bird has long, thin legs. The name comes from its crest which looks like the old-fashioned quills used for writing in days gone by. 

 grets Says:  At 9 feet tall and te world's largest living bird, the ostrich is unable to fly, but can reach some amazing speeds when running (up to 70kph). 

 grets Says:  One of the most "interesting" experiences on the safari drive, was the lions mating. I never really expected to see that. The whole day was in fact unbeliveable, just like a wildlife documentary. 

 grets Says:  Monkeys and birds were very unafraid at this lodge, and would come right up to the tables if allowed. You were discouraged from feeding the monkeys for fear of aggression or attack, but nobody minded you leaving a few crumbs on your table for the birds