Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
Nature reserve in Eastern Cape, South Africa, near Grahamstown
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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.[3] It is named after the artist and explorer Thomas Baines who recorded the region's flora and fauna.[4]
| Thomas Baines Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
  Location within Eastern Cape | |
| Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Grahamstown |
| Coordinates | 33.3910°S 26.487°E[1] |
| Area | 1,005 ha (2,480 acres) |
| Established | 1961 |
| Administrator | Eastern Cape Parks |
| Website | visiteasterncape |
The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Fauna
Mammals found within the reserve are:
- African buffalo
- Chacma baboon
- Common eland
- Greater kudu
- Oribi[5]
- Red hartebeest[4]
- Vervet monkey
- Warthog
- Zebra
Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.[6]
Flora
Along with fynbos vegetation, the reserve contains Albany thicket woodland.[4]
Activities
There are various featured activities found within the park such as game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education and hiking.[5]
See also
- South African National Parks – Body responsible for managing South Africa's national parks
- List of protected areas of South Africa
