Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
LocationEastern Cape, South Africa
Nearest cityGrahamstown
Coordinates33°23′28″S 26°29′13″E / 33.3910°S 26.487°E / -33.3910; 26.487[1]
Area1,005 ha (2,480 acres)
Established1961 (1961)
Administered byEastern Cape Parks
Websitevisiteasterncape.co.za/parks/thomas-baines/

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]

The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.

Fauna

Mammals found within the reserve are:

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

References

  1. ↑ "Thomas Baines Provincial Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. "Thomas Baines Provincial Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Integrated Reserve Management Plan - Thomas Baines Nature Reserve" (PDF). Eastern Cape Parks Board. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 "Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency: Activity Leaflet" (PDF).
  5. 1 2 "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve". Eastern Cape Parks.
  6. ↑ "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
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