Buffalo Springs National Reserve sits south of the Uwaso Nyiro River and has a couple of seasonal rivers flowing through it surrounded by rolling volcanic plains, rocky outcrops and swamps.
Buffalo Springs derives its name from an oasis of crystal clear water at the western end of the sanctuary. The environment of the reserve is a gently rolling lowland plain, with acacia riverine forest and the main feature being the ancient lava-terrace. The Buffalo Springs are permanent and provide drinking water for the wildlife and for the nearby town of Archer's Post. The crater in Buffalo Springs National Reserve was created when an Italian bomber mistook buffalos for targets during WW II.
Wildlife include buffalo, cheetah, eland, hippo, gazelle, gerenuk, grevy zebra, dik dik, elephant, impala, leopard, lion, oryx, reticulated giraffe, spotted and striped hyena, warthog, waterbuck and wild dog. There is prolific birdlife with the Somali ostrich dominating the plains.
Buffalo Springs National Reserve is located about 85 Km North of Mount Kenya and covers an area of about 220 sq Km.
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