Camp038 - Buffalo Springs Game Reserve - Safari within Kenya's Northern Frontier!
Camp038 - Buffalo Springs Game Reserve - Safari within Kenya's Northern Frontier!
The name 'buffalo springs' is taken from an oasis found on the western side of the reserve. The reserve was established with the aim of protecting the wildlife species found on the riverbanks of Ewaso Ngiro River, which is their main source of livelihood. The Buffalo Springs Reserve, forms part of a large complex of reserves- the other two is Samburu and Shaba. Buffalo and Samburu are adjacent to one another and are only separated by the river Ewaso Ngiro.
Buffalo Springs is much larger covering an area of 131 square kilometers and was first opened to visitors in 1985. Samburu and Buffalo Springs are particularly popular tourist destinations. Despite their separation, both reserves are actually one single natural unit. The Samburu people whose nomadic lifestyle and culture resembles that of the Maasai people inhabit these reserves.
Along the riverbed the rare Doum Palms dot the otherwise scrubby, dry landscape adding to the beauty of the scenery. Rolling hills form a stunning backdrop to the landscape making this a photographer’s paradise. There are rare species of animals found only in this region and these are the reticulated Giraffe, the Somali Ostrich and the Grevy’s Zebra.
Other game include Elephant, Buffalo, Impala, Gazelle, the long necked Gerenuk, the beautiful Kudu, Dik Dik, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard and Orix. Birdlife in this area is prolific. Over 300 species have been identified.
