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Filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya

Filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya

Filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya

Filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya:  it is as the result of the oasis of the clear water at the western end that the Buffalo Springs National Reserve was named. The Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya is precious because it is the home to the top five rare species which are endemic to this northern region. These rare species include Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk, Grevys zebras, Reticulated Giraffe, Gerenuk and the known Beisa oryx.  The Buffalo Springs National Park is about 131 square kilometers occupying the eastern province of the Isiolo District. The buffalo Springs National Reserve is managed by the Isiolo County Council and it was formed in 1948 as the part and partial of the Samburu-Isiolo Game reserve and currently, the present boundaries were formed in 1985.  The film crew to this great reserve will be able to encounter a lot of the wildlife species found in the reserve and these among others include the Grevys Zebras, and the Beisa oryx.

What to film in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya

These are some of the interesting scenes that you will be able to film in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya

Filming wildlife in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya:  The Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya offers the great opportunity for the crew members to film a lot of interesting scenes the fact that is alternate part of the Samburu and this makes it easy to film a lot of the animals. The reserve features the unique vegetation including the forests, the Ewaso Nyiro River, springs of which the reserve was named.  The wildlife even in Shaba national Reserve and the Samburu National Reserve can be found in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya.  This means that you will be able to film the grevys zebras, the reticulated giraffes,, the vulturine gunea fowls and all this are unique and rare in this great region which is extremely wonderful and interesting.  Other animals that you can film include the Somali ostriches, olive baboons, the buffaloes, the hippos, the grant gazelles among others. You will as well get a chance to film the lions, cheetahs, leopards and the great Nile crocodiles and these can be clearly obtained once you trust the Africa adventure vacations to be your film fixer.

Filming bird species in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya: the Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya features several species of birds and thus if you are interested in filming the species of birds then you will be able to get a chance to film these species of birds and this is extremely interesting. Some of the species of birds that are available for filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya include Africa darters and yellow-billed ox-peckers, martial eagles, the lesser kestrels, taita falcons, beat eaters, yellow billed hornbills, kingfishers, lilac-breasted rollers, grey grey headed kingfishers among others. More than 450 species of birds can be found in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya.

The safari activities done in Buffalo Springs National Reserve Kenya are identified as bird watching, the culture encounters of the Samburu people, the wildlife watching, the game drive safaris among others.

Requirements for filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Filming permits

To film in Buffalo Springs National Reserve you will need to secure a filming permit from the Kenya Film Commission and the authorities by writing a letter requesting and filling out an application letter and providing a copy of your screenplay, a summary of your program, and a filming schedule with your application. These will be forwarded to the Kenya Film Commission’s Film Licensing Officer. Permits are issued in minutes for feature films, documentaries, short films, music videos, corporate videos, and commercials. Television series and feature film applications are processed within 48 hours of submission. Contact us at Africa Adventure Vacations and we will assist you in obtaining filming permission from Kenyan officials to ensure successful filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve

Filming fees and costs for Buffalo Springs National Reserve

For any person interested in filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve, they will have to pay some costs and fees to be granted permission to do any filming activity. As such, the filming challenges in Buffalo Springs National Reserve include:

  • 8,000 shillings ($80) per person, per week or part-week;
  • For six (6) to ten (10) people, the weekly or part-week rate is Ksh 12,000 ($115).
  • 20,000 (2.00) for more than ten (10) people for one week or part of the week.

Kenya filming costs

  1. a) Kenya Shillings (Kshs/USD) filming rates
  • Adverts, documentaries, dramas, short features, still photographs, Khs. 5, 000(50 dollars)
  • TV series and feature films in their entirety cost Ksh. 15, 000 ($150).
  • Daily filming fees of Ksh. 1,000($10)
  1. (b) Liaison officer’s service charges
  • The Ministry charges Ksh. 400 ($5) per day to cover the Liaison Officer’s services provided by a government Liaison Officer to be attached to the crew.
  1. C) Other charges
  • Before participating in any filming, each guest must pay Ksh. 2,000($20) to the Department of Immigration Services for a special pass. While the filming special permission is being processed, artists may enter Kenya on a visitor’s pass.
  • On presentation of a film license, a small non-refundable fee of 1% of the equipment’s worth or Ksh 30, 000 ($300) (whichever is less) is payable to the Customs Department.

In addition to the above, you will need to pay for press accreditation, lodging, and transportation to successfully shoot the video in Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

Press Accreditation

To film in Buffalo Springs National Reserve, all film crew members must be accredited by the Kenya Film Commission. Local filming agencies and private production companies or individuals must apply through a local agent registered with the Ministry. This is a prerequisite for all applications to make feature films and documentaries. Each crew member must fill out the Kenya Film License Form (which we normally send), scan it, and return it to us along with a copy of their passport and one photo for the filming license. We will then require a letter from the filming company specifying the name of the filming company, the reason for filming, the location of filming, and the film crew’s contact information. This letter is subsequently forwarded to the Kenya Film Commission for the film license to be processed. A film license is usually awarded within 2-3 business days.

Vehicle hiring services

You need a 4×4 vehicle when going to do filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve. When you trust Africa Adventure Vacations as your film fixer, then you will get the opportunity to book for yourself a strong vehicle that will transport the crew members to and from Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Tanzania. We offer the vehicle based on the preferences of our clients and their budget, but also the location where you are going to film, because it may also determine the kind of vehicle that you might need. Because of the nature of the terrain, which might make you travel long distances, we kindly urge you to book our customized tour.

Daily, these cost about $200 to $250 per vehicle, and this price includes the fuel and the driver. You can also opt for our 4×4 safari van, which is available for $200 daily. By contacting us, we shall make sure that we calculate everything, and thus we shall inform you and give you the inclusive price. Each of our vehicles is accompanied by drivers who work as area fixers, and many of them have traveled to nearly every part of Kenya, so they are familiar with the local conditions and can provide critical information and resolve any situation on the ground. While in Kenya, these serve as intermediaries between you and our office. And please contact us for any film fixers in Tanzania. We are available 24 hours a day to be able to help you with all the information relating to filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Kenya.

All of our vehicles include a driver who serves as the location fixer. Most of them have visited practically every section of Kenya and are thus familiar with local conditions and can provide relevant information and resolve any local issues. While on location at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, they work as liaisons between our clients and our office.

Visa recommendation

You’ll need to get a tourist visa. Many film crews choose to get a visa before visiting Kenya. Visas, on the other hand, are easily obtained upon admission into the country. In this situation, you can obtain a tourist visa at the Nairobi International Airport for USD51.0

When is the best time to do filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve?

Filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve is an adventure that is done all year round, but the best time for filming is during December and then from June to October. This time, weather conditions are dry and this makes filming activities so much more fantastic. However, the best time to do filing at Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Kenya is during the rainy season, when the green vegetation blooms and provides an amazing scenic view (November to May), while the dry season offers the best photo opportunities, both on short and long hikes (May to October).

How to get to Buffalo Springs National Reserve for filming

By Road:  Buffalo Springs National Reserve is located just 300 kilometers from Nairobi and thus you can drive for about 5 hours from Nairobi city to Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

By air transport:  It is possible for the film crew members to access the Buffalo Spring National Reserve by air. Tow schedules flights per day are available and the visitors can as well as use the scheduled flights and with air transport, you can use about one hour and 20 minutes.

Where to stay during filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve in Kenya

 The film crew members to Buffalo Springs National Reserve are advised to stay at Ashnil Samburu Camp and the Samburu Simba Lodge. These are the best lodges that are of luxury nature that are found around these park. These accommodation facilities can give the comfort ability you want as you do filming in Buffalo Springs National Reserve.

Why should you book your Kenya filming safari with Africa Adventure Vacations?

Africa Adventure Vacations is a popular tourist company based in Uganda that operates in East African countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, and South Africa. We have more than ten years of experience assisting filming and production companies and individual travelers who are interested in filming Boni National Reserve, nature-related wildlife and African culture. We offer services such as obtaining filming permission, clearing filming equipment, reserving lodging, and arranging transportation to filming businesses, all in the shortest amount of time possible. Other wildlife tours are available in all of the countries mentioned above, including gorilla tours in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As a result, you should not hesitate to choose us as your East African film fixers, especially in Kenya for your Kenyan filming experience.

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