Overview

• Guided Nature Walks
• Game Drives in 4x4
• In-house naturalist
• In-house Cultural activities
• Visits to nearby places of interest
• Sundowner evenings
• Bush breakfast with ‘Bubbly’ (Sparkling Wine)
• Bush dinners
• Picnic lunch boxes available
• Internet facilities available
• Conferencing facilities available

Game drives

Full or half day game drives can be arranged to explore the national reserves’ flora and fauna.

There are a variety of safari activities which offer exciting add‐ons to one's stay. They vary depending on the clientele needs and include guided nature walks, evening entertainment, sundowner and game drives.

We also specialize in organizing an exchange of vows in the theatre of wildlife escorted by the Maasai or Samburu traditional dancers, bush dinners, bush breakfast and picnic lunches.

The prime location of our properties in the conservation areas provides an ideal start of game viewing right from the balcony of your room. A drive east, west, south or north of the lodges will give you an equal opportunity to see and appreciate nature and how resourceful it can be when conserved. While most guests will look for the big five as a priority, we look at nature in its entirety and appreciate even the smallest of the creatures available in the conservation areas.

Our Conservation Efforts

Sundowner

This is a perfect way to end the day along the magnificent Ewaso Nyiro River where you can relax and watch the sun slowly set as you unwind with a cocktail before dinner.

Weddings

Ashnil hotels will be prepared to arrange an exchange of vows in the theatre of the wild – Buffalo Springs Game Reserves.

Guided nature walks

Guests can enjoy discovering the diversity of the national reserve on foot and have an intimate encounter with the wildlife and nature. For those who love bird watching our resident naturalist will take you on a guided tour through the reserve to learn about the various bird species.

Evening entertainment

Evening entertainment of Samburu cultural talks and dances gives you a special opportunity to gain in-sight in to the traditional lifestyle of the Samburu people. Also visit the Samburu villages and buy their unique handicrafts.

We provide up to date information flow of events in the lodge through our guest link desk near the reception.

Check-in / check out times

• Check in time 12.00 hours
• Check out time 10.00 hours

Children

Children are most welcome and special meals are available on advance request.

Medical services

Clinic / dispensary is manned by a Kenya registered nurse who is on site. Guests should take appropriate preventive measure as advised by medics from country/ region of origin.

Communication

Ashnil Samburu is on telephone exchange to both domestic and international calls.

Electricity

Ashnil Samburu is not on the main power supply line and sources its power from a generator set. Electricity outlets have 220/240 voltage capacity.

Laundry / Dry cleaning

Laundry service is available and we provide services as per client/ guest specifications.

Room service

This service is limited to wake up calls at no extra cost but can be extended to other services at a cost as may be prescribed at the service point.

Safe deposit boxes

The hotel offers use of safe deposits which are located in the rooms free of charge. Please follow instructions from the manual provided.

Credit cards

All major credit cards are accepted and run through a manual transaction with authority sought from the bank. Switch cards, Maestro and visa electron cards will not be accepted as we do not have direct lines PDQ machines which are not compatible with the wireless lines currently in use in the lodges and camps.

Currency exchange

Foreign currencies can be converted into Kenyan shillings at a rate dictated by market forces.

Security

The unit is patrolled on a 24 hr basis and is entirely protected by an electric fence.

Buffalo Springs Game Reserve takes its name from an oasis of crystal clear water at the western end of the reserve. It is separated from Samburu National Reserve by the Ewaso Nyiro River and is less hilly and dense yet equally very attractive. The topography of the reserve is characterized by gentle rolling lowland plains and the main features include:

• Ancient lava-terrace that forms the Champagne Ride in the south east
• The buffalo springs – are permanent and provide drinking water for the wildlife making it attractive to diverse fauna and prolific ave life (about 400 species)
• The vegetation consists of doum palm and acacia riverine forest with a combination of scrubs and grasslands well adapted to the dry region.

The attractions in the area include:

• Home to the big five and other wildlife
• Prolific bird life – about 400 species of indigenous and migratory birds
• Variety of reptiles and aquatic species in the Ewaso Nyiro River
• Rich Cultural and community attractions – cultural villages which sell their traditional crafts, traditional dances, traditional food and a smile that lasts forever!!

Topographic features

• The spectacular Great Rift Valley
• Largest indigenous forest is located here
• Buffalo Springs  - a gallery made from a boom explosion during the second world war
• The amazing escarpments – Ololokwe Mountains, Ndoto, Nyiro (Mathew ranges)
• Ewaso Nyiro river meanders through the rugged landscape

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