Thomas Baines Nature Reserve | |
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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 |
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]
The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Mammals found within the reserve are:
Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.[5]
Along with fynbos vegetation, the reserve contains Albany thicket woodland.[3]
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]