​Best Time To Visit – Buffalo Springs NR

Anthony Ham
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By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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

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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.


Buffalo Springs Safaris
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

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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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