- Country
- Kenya
- Region
- Isiolo County, northern Kenya
- Type
- Kenya Safari
- Best months to visit
- Jun–Oct, Dec–Mar
Overview
Buffalo Springs National Reserve lies directly across the Ewaso Ng’iro river from Samburu, and the two are usually explored together. Its name comes from the clear spring-fed pools in the south of the reserve.
The open plains and lava-strewn ridges here tend to see fewer vehicles than Samburu, with the same specially adapted northern wildlife.
- Fewer vehicles than Samburu
- Spring-fed pools
- Northern dry-country species
- Easy to combine with Samburu and Shaba
What you'll see
The same northern species as Samburu — reticulated giraffe, Grévy’s zebra, oryx and gerenuk — plus elephant, lion and cheetah on the open plains.
Wildlife you may see
- Elephant (Big Five)
- Lion (Big Five)
- Cheetah
- Leopard (Big Five)
- Reticulated giraffe
- Grévy's zebra
- Beisa oryx
- Gerenuk
Things to do
- 01
Game drives
Explore the open plains and riverbanks.
- 02
Combined circuit
Cross between Buffalo Springs and Samburu on the same day.
Best time
- Jan: Great time
- Feb: Great time
- Mar: Great time
- Apr: Possible
- May: Possible
- Jun: Great time
- Jul: Great time
- Aug: Great time
- Sep: Great time
- Oct: Great time
- Nov: Possible
- Dec: Great time
June to October and December to March.
Getting there
Same access as Samburu: by road via Isiolo or by flight to the Samburu airstrips.
Where to stay
Luxury
Riverside camps in Samburu, a short drive away.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Comfort
Lodges and tented camps along the river.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
Budget
Simple camps near the Isiolo road gate.
We'll suggest camps and lodges that fit your dates and budget.
