A drive through the vast wilderness of Meru National Park, every elephant tells a story, but meet Shujaa, you can’t miss to identify with him.
From the hundreds of herds that roam freely and boldly across Murera plains, a few are as iconic as Shujaa.
And as the Swahili name Shujaa, that means hero, he is a huge bull with one tusk, over 40 years strong, and a symbol of resilience and survival in the Park.
He is a true meaning of elephants being among the Country’s big five, also embodying the spirit of Meru.
When you visit Meru National Park, you don’t just see wildlife, you meet legends like Shujaa, and become part of a living story where nature and humanity thrive together.
Every guide through the park will tell you, he is not only iconic at the Meru National Park, but across Kenya.
“Through the Saving Meru’s Giants initiative, rangers and community conservation ambassadors have been closely monitoring him and hundreds of others, building one of the most robust elephant databases in the country”.
The work does not only go beyond conservation, but it also safeguards both elephants and communities.
From beehive fences protecting farms to the trust built between people and wildlife, Meru is setting a powerful example of human wildlife coexistence.
