Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Best Time to Visit

7 Buffalo Springs Safaris

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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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Wildlife viewing in Buffalo Springs is superior in the dry months, from June to October and December to March. If a visit coincides with the peak of the short rains (November), and in particular during the long rains (April and May), your wildlife watching experience may be slightly compromised. At those times of year animals disperse, making spotting more difficult.

Best Time June to September and January to February are best for general wildlife viewing (Little to no rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (The reserve can get quite busy)

Low Season April to June (Low season rates may apply)

Best Weather June and December (It tends to be cooler and fresher after the rains)

Worst Weather April (Wettest month)

June to October –Dry Season

Wildlife viewing is better when animals are congregating close to water sources
It is sunny and there is almost no rain
Malaria usually isn’t an issue in the dry season
Very dry and dusty
The sky is hazy and scenery is less beautiful

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November to May –Wet Season

Scenery is beautiful and lush
April to June is low season and lower rates may apply
Although wildlife viewing is better in the dry season, there are still plenty of animals around
Best time for bird watching with migratory birds present
Road conditions can be bad in April and May
Rain can interfere with your activities in the peak rainfall months, especially April