Kenya Vacations
Buffalo Spring
The Buffalo Springs National Reserve is like a temptation island. Located in the
northern frontier district of Kenya, a dry and desolate area, it
gives visitors both the cake and the icing. With Nairobi only 112 km away from the park, visitors can drive
or fly depending on individual taste. That is if you want to see
the summit of Mount ol olokwe from above or below. The Reserve draws its name from
the cool crystal buffalo springs, which smoothly flow through the
eastern end. Buffalo Springs Reserve covers 131 km2 stringing in one piece the symmetrical
hillocks, jagged arid thorn bush savannah, scrubland, surging plains and riverine
forests into a blue print of a true oasis in the desert.
One of the best parks to have a retreat in Kenya, Buffalo Springs is the only park
in Kenya that receives visitors who not only come to enjoy the amazing cool
atmosphere in the park situated in a Dry semi arid area but also to
learn its rich history. Buffalo Springs lies on the leeward side of Mount Kenya , meaning that it hardly rains
in the park. During the struggle for independence in Kenya Mau Mau used the park
as their place for tactical retreat. Indeed it is the route that the Legendary General
Mathenge of the Mau Mau followed on his flight to Ethiopia.
Best Time to visit
The best season of travel is either early in the morning during
the months of July and December alternatively; if you are a stickler
for comfort you can travel late in the evening at sunset.
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