Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
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.[3]
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| 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 |
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The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Fauna: African buffalo, Chacma baboon, Common eland, Greater kudu, Oribi.[4]
Activities: Game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education, hiking.[4]
See also
- South African National Parks – The 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.
- "Thomas Baines Provincial Nature Reserve". protectedplanet.net.
- "Integrated Reserve Management Plan - Thomas Baines Nature Reserve" (PDF). Eastern Cape Parks Board. 22 February 2010. Retrieved 17 June 2012.
- "Thomas Baines Nature Reserve". Eastern Cape Parks.
External links
- Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Eastern Cape Parks
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