Meru Rhino Sanctuary

The Meru Rhino Sanctuary is a fenced 48-square-kilometre area within the park, established in 2001 to provide a secure breeding nucleus for both white and black rhino. Starting with a handful of individuals, the sanctuary now protects approximately 90 rhinos — making it one of the most successful rhino recovery stories in East Africa. Armed KWS rangers patrol around the clock. Visitors can drive through the sanctuary on guided game drives, and sightings are frequent given the relatively small enclosed area.