Adamson's Falls & Tana River

The Tana River — Kenya's longest at 1,000 km — forms Meru's northern boundary, and Adamson's Falls marks one of its most dramatic stretches within the park. Named after George Adamson, the rapids and cascades here are surrounded by doum palm forest and attract hippo pods and large Nile crocodiles. The riverine forest along the Tana is excellent for birdwatching, with Pel's fishing owl, palm-nut vulture, and Peter's twinspot among the specialties. George and Joy Adamson's original campsite is nearby, now marked by a memorial.