Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Buffalo Springs National Reserve

About Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Buffalo Springs National Reserve is a beautiful wildlife destination in northern Kenya, located along the Ewaso Ng’iro River opposite Samburu National Reserve. The reserve is named after the natural springs that create a permanent source of water in this otherwise dry landscape.

The reserve is known for its scenic combination of semi-arid plains, doum palms, rocky hills and the Ewaso Ng’iro River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife. Visitors can encounter elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles and numerous bird species.

Buffalo Springs is also part of the greater Samburu ecosystem and provides opportunities to see several northern Kenya species, including Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and Beisa oryx.

A game drive through the reserve offers a peaceful and less crowded safari experience, with excellent opportunities for wildlife photography, bird watching and enjoying the dramatic landscapes of northern Kenya. Buffalo Springs can also be combined with nearby attractions such as Samburu National Reserve, Shaba National Reserve and Mount Ololokwe for a diverse northern Kenya adventure.

Short Description

Buffalo Springs National Reserve is a spectacular northern Kenya wildlife destination famous for its natural springs, Ewaso Ng’iro River, diverse wildlife and beautiful semi-arid landscapes. Enjoy exciting game drives, bird watching and encounters with elephants, giraffes, zebras and other iconic northern Kenya wildlife.