National reserve · Samburu, Kenya
Buffalo Springs National Reserve
The reserve on the southern bank of the Ewaso Nyiro, facing Samburu National Reserve across the river.
The destination
The south bank of the river.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve lies on the southern bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Isiolo County, directly across the river from Samburu National Reserve. It is managed by Isiolo County Government, not Kenya Wildlife Service.
Its name comes from springs of clear water that, according to the 2001 Key Biodiversity Area assessment, draw wildlife in the dry season. Shaba National Reserve lies a few kilometres to the east.
At a glance
- Type
- National reserve
- County
- Isiolo
- Managed by
- Isiolo County Government
- River
- Ewaso Nyiro, on its southern bank
- Nearest airstrip
- Buffalo Springs Airstrip
In the reserve
Ways to explore.
Photo: Cheetah SafarisBuffalo Springs is usually explored together with the two reserves beside it.
Game drives to the springs
Ashnil Hotels includes the Buffalo Springs oasis on its game drives in the reserve.
Three reserves from one camp
Ashnil Samburu Camp says its guests can reach Buffalo Springs, Samburu and Shaba national reserves.
Where two rivers meet
Ashnil describes views over the meeting of the Ewaso Nyiro and Isiolo rivers, and across the Ewaso Nyiro valley.
When to go
The reserve through the year.
A high season for wildlife viewing in KWS guidance. KWS describes the north of Kenya as hot and dry.
The long rains. KWS says park roads may need four-wheel drive.
The other high season in KWS guidance, when wildlife is easier to see. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Source: Kenya Wildlife Service.
Where to stay in Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Our selection of camps and lodges.
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