Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is a 1,005-hectare (2,480-acre) nature reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. It was created as a municipal reserve in 1961 and upgraded to a provincial reserve in 1980.[2] It is named after the artist and explorer Thomas Baines who recorded the region's flora and fauna.[3]
| Thomas Baines Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Map of Eastern Cape | |
| Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Grahamstown |
| Coordinates | 33°23′28″S 26°29′13″E / 33.3910°S 26.487°E[1] |
| Area | 1,005 ha (2,480 acres) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Administered by | Eastern Cape Parks |
| Website | visiteasterncape |
The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Fauna edit
Mammals found within the reserve are:
- African buffalo
- Chacma baboon
- Common eland
- Greater kudu
- Oribi[4]
- Red hartebeest[3]
- Vervet monkey
- Warthog
- Zebra
Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.[5]
Flora edit
Along with fynbos vegetation, the reserve contains Albany thicket woodland.[3]
Activities edit
There are various featured activities found within the park such as game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education and hiking.[4]
See also edit
- South African National Parks – Body responsible for managing South Africa's national parks
- List of protected areas of South Africa – Areas protected for conservation in South Africa
References edit
- ^ "Thomas Baines Provincial Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Integrated Reserve Management Plan - Thomas Baines Nature Reserve" (PDF). Eastern Cape Parks Board. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
- ^ a b c "Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency: Activity Leaflet" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve". Eastern Cape Parks.
- ^ "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
External links edit
- Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Eastern Cape Parks
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