Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is a 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. It is named after the artist and explorer Thomas Baines who recorded the region's flora and fauna.
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 Red hartebeest Vervet monkey Warthog Zebra
Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.
Flora Along with fynbos vegetation, the reserve contains Albany thicket woodland.
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.
See also
References
External links Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Eastern Cape Parks