Surana Buffalo Springs

“Stunning location and wonderful stay”

A real positive is that you don’t see Surana Buffalo Springs until you’re a minute or two away. They have done an excellent job at blending in with the landscape and so there’s a huge wow-factor when you arrive at this hidden paradise. We were warmly welcomed by Stephen and his team and shown to th… more

A real positive is that you don’t see Surana Buffalo Springs until you’re a minute or two away. They have done an excellent job at blending in with the landscape and so there’s a huge wow-factor when you arrive at this hidden paradise. We were warmly welcomed by Stephen and his team and shown to the most beautiful accommodation with river view and plunge pool. The food was the best of our whole trip (we stayed at six different places) and every meal had multiple options of high quality, delicious dishes. Throughout our time, we were brilliantly looked after by James who was attentive but never intrusive. One lunchtime, we saw elephants down by the river so the staff quickly covered our food so we could go and watch them before returning later after the wildlife show! All the staff were very friendly including Junior who worked at the bar and everyone we came across. Other facilities include a very efficient laundry service, a lovely pool with stunning views of the surrounding area and even an evening escort back to your room. We had the most amazing stay here and hope to return one day. We highly recommend a trip to Buffalo Springs.

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“Another excellent stay. Fantastic staff and excellent food. The food was just exceptional at every meal.”

This is the third stay at Surana over the last three years as part of a long two week safari across Kenya. The staff were very accommodating across the board and service was excellent. The stand out for us was the food. The choices at every meal were fantastic and the food was excellent. Every dis… more

This is the third stay at Surana over the last three years as part of a long two week safari across Kenya. The staff were very accommodating across the board and service was excellent. The stand out for us was the food. The choices at every meal were fantastic and the food was excellent. Every dish was different, very well presented and amazing. Consistency of food offerings over the last three years has been exceptional. I can’t rate this highly enough. The rooms are nice, comfortable and have everything you need and the plunge pool and outdoor space overlooking the river is lovely. The pool area, bar and dining room have great views. My only issue is that there are no mosquito nets in the rooms, something I have mentioned previously. Surana is quite unique in not having these in comparison with similar quality lodges. Overall an outstanding stay.

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“Wonderful Safari Experience at Surana Springs”

Surana Springs Lodge offers an excellent safari experience with great wildlife encounters, delicious food, and beautiful surroundings. The lodge overlooks the river, and we were lucky to have a private, quiet family room, which added beautifully to the overall bush experience. Wildlife sightings w… more

Surana Springs Lodge offers an excellent safari experience with great wildlife encounters, delicious food, and beautiful surroundings. The lodge overlooks the river, and we were lucky to have a private, quiet family room, which added beautifully to the overall bush experience. Wildlife sightings were a real highlight, and the guide we had made every drive enjoyable, informative, and memorable. The surrounding environment was also spectacular and truly enhanced our stay. The lodge is incredibly well run—comfortable, welcoming, and managed with real care. The manager was very open to feedback and checked in regularly to ensure our meals and stay were meeting expectations. All the staff were professional, attentive, and dedicated to providing a smooth and enjoyable experience. Overall, Surana Springs is a wonderful choice for anyone seeking a relaxing and memorable safari getaway. Thank you, Surana Buffalo Springs.

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“Samburu heat in Surana Buffalo Springs”

We had a look at this lodge a year or so ago and decided to give it a try now. Buffalo Springs is a hot place, yet you would expect to be able to cool off just a wee bit when you come to a lodge. Surana is a very beautiful, modern lodge. Perfectly situated not far from Ewaso Ngiro river. However,… more

We had a look at this lodge a year or so ago and decided to give it a try now. Buffalo Springs is a hot place, yet you would expect to be able to cool off just a wee bit when you come to a lodge. Surana is a very beautiful, modern lodge. Perfectly situated not far from Ewaso Ngiro river. However, whoever designed it forgot where the sun comes from and somehow miscalculated the volume of the place and placed the roofs evidently too low. Result: wherever you are, in the restaurant or your room, the heat is oppressive and it’s rather stuffy too. We are used to the African heat and thrive in it. That’s why we come here on regular basis. Yet Surana, though otherwise perfect, is a bit much in this respect. So on one hand the looks which are hard to match, pleasing layout, perfect service, excellent food and great facilities and on the other something missed in practicalities which could have easily been avoided given more careful consideration.

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