Buffalo Springs National Reserve, National reserve in Isiolo County, Kenya.
The reserve spans 131 square kilometers of savannah plains with acacia woodlands, bordered by Shaba National Reserve and Samburu National Reserve.
The area became a protected region in 1948 as part of Isiolo Samburu Game Reserve before separating into an individual reserve in 1985.
The Samburu community maintains traditional wells where pastoralists gather in shifts to collect water while performing rhythmic songs.
The reserve contains permanent springs and the Ewaso Ngiro River, providing water sources for elephants, lions, leopards, and 365 bird species.
Three natural springs feed into a marsh area connecting to the Ewaso Ngiro River, creating an oasis in the northern Kenyan landscape.
Location: Isiolo County
Inception: 1985
GPS coordinates: 0.55000,37.60000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:00
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