Buffalo Springs National Reserve Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.
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.
June to September Dry Season
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Wildlife viewing is better as animals gather close to water sources
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Days are sunny with almost no rain
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Malaria is less of an issue in the Dry season
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It can get very hot, dry and dusty
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Airborne dust can make the sky hazy, reducing visibility
October to May Wet Season
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Scenery is beautiful and lush in years of good rain
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April to June is the low season and lower rates may apply
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It’s the best time for bird watching with migratory birds present
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Road conditions can be bad in April, May and November
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amboseli National Park
- Buffalo Springs NR
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Masai Mara NR
- Samburu National Reserve
- Tsavo East National Park
- Tsavo West National Park