Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
| 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]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 |
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Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is a 1,005-hectare (2,480-acre) nature reserve in 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]
The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Fauna: African buffalo, Chacma baboon, Common eland, Greater kudu, Oribi.[3] Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.[4]
Activities: Game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education, hiking.[3]
See also[]
- 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[]
- ^ "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 "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve". Eastern Cape Parks.
- ^ "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
External links[]
- Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Eastern Cape Parks
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