Elephant Bedroom Camp - Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Elephant Bedroom Camp is a hotel near Buffalo Springs National Reserve.
- Location
- Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Samburu & Northern Rangelands, Kenya, East Africa
- Coordinates
- 0.589977, 37.603910
- Elevation
- 855m
- Activities
- hotel
PlnrScore: 31/100
Wildlife Near This Lodge
587 species observed within 20 km, 72 mammals, 303 birds.
- Kirk's Dik-dik (Mammalia, 287 observations)
- African Savanna Elephant (Mammalia, 286 observations)
- Reticulated Giraffe (Mammalia, 258 observations)
- Grant's Gazelle (Mammalia, 244 observations)
- Vulturine Guineafowl (Aves, 235 observations)
- Northern Red-billed Hornbill (Aves, 221 observations)
- Gerenuk (Mammalia, 216 observations)
- East African Oryx (Mammalia, 215 observations)
- Impala (Mammalia, 210 observations)
- Grévy's Zebra (Mammalia, 193 observations)
Best Time to Visit Elephant Bedroom Camp
The best months to visit Elephant Bedroom Camp are January, February, June, based on temperature, rainfall, weather conditions, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Month-by-Month Safari Conditions
- January: Great, temperature 24.89°C, rainfall 32.8mm, sunshine 11.1 hrs, humidity 54.6%
- February: Great, temperature 26.4°C, rainfall 14.1mm, sunshine 11.4 hrs, humidity 47.7%
- March: Great, temperature 26.8°C, rainfall 59.4mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 49.7%
- April: Great, temperature 25.25°C, rainfall 112.5mm, sunshine 10.4 hrs, humidity 64.1%
- May: Great, temperature 25.46°C, rainfall 33.5mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 57.2%
- June: Great, temperature 25.4°C, rainfall 3mm, sunshine 10.9 hrs, humidity 47.5%
- July: Great, temperature 24.73°C, rainfall 9.1mm, sunshine 10.3 hrs, humidity 48.7%
- August: Great, temperature 25°C, rainfall 10.3mm, sunshine 10.6 hrs, humidity 47.8%
- September: Great, temperature 26.17°C, rainfall 10.8mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 45.5%
- October: Great, temperature 26.61°C, rainfall 24.8mm, sunshine 11.3 hrs, humidity 47.9%
- November: Great, temperature 24.19°C, rainfall 115.4mm, sunshine 11 hrs, humidity 65.6%
- December: Great, temperature 24.34°C, rainfall 36mm, sunshine 11.2 hrs, humidity 60.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What unique wildlife encounters can I expect when staying at Elephant Bedroom Camp?
Beyond the frequent elephant sightings right from your tent, Buffalo Springs National Reserve is home to the 'Samburu Five' - Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. The Ewaso Nyiro River also attracts a diverse array of birdlife and other plains game, offering exceptional photographic opportunities.
What is the best time of year to visit Elephant Bedroom Camp for prime wildlife viewing?
The dry seasons, typically from June to October and December to March, offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities as animals congregate around the Ewaso Nyiro River. While temperatures can be hot, this period ensures excellent chances to spot elephants and the unique Samburu species.
What kind of accommodation and unique amenities does Elephant Bedroom Camp provide?
Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxurious tented accommodation, each featuring a private veranda overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River, often frequented by elephants. Guests can enjoy en-suite bathrooms, a private plunge pool on their deck, and gourmet meals served in the main dining area or as bush breakfasts.
How accessible is Elephant Bedroom Camp, and what's typically included in a safari package?
Elephant Bedroom Camp is typically accessed via a scenic bush flight from Nairobi to the Samburu or Buffalo Springs airstrips, followed by a short game drive transfer to the camp. A standard stay usually includes full-board accommodation, daily game drives within Buffalo Springs National Reserve, and sometimes guided bush walks.
Given the camp's name, how safe is it to be so close to elephants at Elephant Bedroom Camp?
Elephant Bedroom Camp prioritizes guest safety with trained staff and strict protocols for wildlife interactions. While elephants frequently visit the camp, guests are always escorted by guides after dark and briefed on safe viewing practices. This proximity offers an incredible, yet secure, immersive wildlife experience.
Other Safari Lodges in Buffalo Springs National Reserve
- Buffalo Springs Ololokwe Lookout Campsite
- Bush camp Samburu
- Camels Gate Lodge
- Chokka gate campsite
- County Inn Hotel
- Gadissa Hotel
- Heshima Best Camping
- Larsens Tented Camp
- Lilian Villa Lodging
- Lions Cave Camp
- Nashipa Eco Camp and Campsite
- Samburu leaf guest house
- Samburu Northern Springs
- Samburu Simba Lodge
- Shamz Hotel Isiolo
- Sin'étions Hotel
- Sinteti Hotel
- Umoja Camp Site