Meru National Park is one of Kenya’s most underrated treasures, offering a raw, uncrowded safari experience that feels like stepping back in time. Famous as the home of George and Joy Adamson and the legendary Elsa the Lioness, this park is a stunning tapestry of tall golden grasses, dense riverine forests, and Doum palm-fringed banks. With 13 permanent rivers crisscrossing the landscape, Meru is a lush paradise that provides a stark and beautiful contrast to the arid plains of the north.