Thomas Baines Nature Reserve

Thomas Baines Nature Reserve
Map of Eastern Cape
Location	Eastern Cape, South Africa
Nearest city	Grahamstown
Coordinates	33.3910°S 26.487°E / -33.3910; 26.487[1]
Area	1,005 ha (2,480 acres)
Established	1961; 64 years ago (1961)
Administered by	Eastern Cape Parks
Website	visiteasterncape.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.[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.

Fauna

Mammals found within the reserve are:

• African buffalo
• Chacma baboon
• Common eland
• Greater kudu
• Oribi[4]
• Red hartebeest[3]
• Vervet monkey
• Warthog
• Zebra

Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.[5]

Flora

Along with fynbos vegetation, the reserve contains Albany thicket woodland.[3]

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.[4]

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

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

External links

• Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Eastern Cape Parks