Best Time To Visit Buffalo Springs National Reserve (Month by Month)

1. January: Excellent
2. February: Excellent
3. March: Good
4. April: Fair
5. May: Fair
6. June: Excellent
7. July: Excellent
8. August: Excellent
9. September: Excellent
10. October: Good
11. November: Fair
12. December: Good

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2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

Wildlife viewing in Buffalo Springs National Reserve is outstanding in the dry months, from June to September and again from January to February. If a visit coincides with the peak of the short rains (November), or particularly the long rains (April), your wildlife-watching experience may be slightly compromised. At those times of year animals disperse, which makes spotting them more difficult, and track conditions deteriorate after heavy rains.

Best Time

June to September and January to February (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 and November (Wettest months)

June to September Dry Season

• Wildlife viewing is better as animals gather close to water sources
• Days are sunny with almost no rain
• Malaria is less of an issue in the Dry season
• It can get very hot, dry and dusty
• Airborne dust can make the sky hazy, reducing visibility

October to May Wet Season

• Scenery is beautiful and lush in years of good rain
• April to June is the low season and lower rates may apply
• It’s the best time for bird watching with migratory birds present
• Road conditions can be bad in April, May and November

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Best Time To Go by Major Park

1. Excellent
2. Good
3. Fair
4. Poor

1. Amboseli National Park
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Good
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Fair
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Fair
   12. December: Good
2. Buffalo Springs NR
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Good
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Fair
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Good
   11. November: Fair
   12. December: Good
3. Lake Nakuru National Park
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Good
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Fair
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Excellent
   12. December: Excellent
4. Masai Mara NR
   1. January: Good
   2. February: Good
   3. March: Fair
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Good
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Fair
   12. December: Fair
5. Samburu National Reserve
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Good
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Fair
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Good
   11. November: Fair
   12. December: Good
6. Tsavo East National Park
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Good
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Fair
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Fair
   12. December: Good
7. Tsavo West National Park
   1. January: Excellent
   2. February: Excellent
   3. March: Good
   4. April: Fair
   5. May: Fair
   6. June: Excellent
   7. July: Excellent
   8. August: Excellent
   9. September: Excellent
   10. October: Excellent
   11. November: Fair
   12. December: Good

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