Wildlife Reserve · Northern Kenya
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Across the river from Samburu, sharing its wildlife and drier, semi-arid character.
How to get there
Adjoining Samburu National Reserve, reached the same way.
What to find
The same arid-country specialist species as Samburu, with fewer visitors.
Overview
Buffalo Springs National Reserve lies on the south bank of the Ewaso Ng'iro River, directly opposite Samburu. The two reserves work as a single ecosystem.
It's named after its clear springs, and has the same northern specialists as Samburu: Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. It's usually quieter than its better-known neighbour.
Highlights
- The Samburu Special Five with fewer vehicles
- Springs and riverine woodland
- Elephants, lions and leopards
Things to do
Game drives
Easy to combine with Samburu and Shaba on the same trip.
Best time to visit
The dry seasons (June to October and January to March).
Getting there
Next to Samburu, about 5 to 6 hours by road from Nairobi, or by flight to the Samburu airstrips.
Where to stay
Lodges and camps in Samburu and Buffalo Springs.
Samburu & Buffalo Springs
A selection of well-known options, not a complete list. See all accommodation in Kenya →
Good to know
- Park fees and entry rules can differ between reserves. We arrange the right passes.
Permit prices, park rules and access can change. We always confirm the latest details when we plan your trip.