Buffalo Springs National Reserve
Buffalo Springs National Reserve is popular with tourists because of its diverse and unique wildlife. Among the vegetation, which is mainly acacia woodland and bush-lands and river-line forests, there are plenty of elephants, the rare Reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra (cousins to Burshel Zebra), and Beisa Oryx.
The Reserve lies in Isiolo district at the northern foot of Mt Kenya. Covering 132km sq, it lies within the arid and semi-arid zone, and the climate is hot and dry. These lands make up over a third of Kenya’s area but are home to less than 5% of Kenya's people, who are nomadic pastoralist communities, and here, wildlife coexist freely with humans.
| Visa requirements | As of January 2024,1 Kenya is a visa-free country, but all foreign visitors must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before travel via the official website. Requirements include a valid passport (6 months+), a recent passport photo, contact details, flight itinerary, and hotel bookings. The eTA must be approved before boarding. |
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| Languages spoken | English & Swahili |
| Currency used | Kenyan Shilling (Ksh) |
| Area (km2) | 131 |
| Country name | Kenya |