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EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVES KWAZULU-NATAL FREE STATE LESOTHO Matatiele EASTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVES KWAZULU-NATAL FREE STATE LESOTHO Matatiele Sterkspruit R56 N6N6 10 N2 11 Lady Grey Mount Fletcher AL R58 Venterstad ALIWAL Rhodes Moun Ayliff NORTHERN CAPE NORTH Barkly East R394 Mount Frere Bizana Burgersdorp rger R61 t Jamestown N2 Maclear Flagstaff Wild Coast Sun N6N6 Ugie R56 R394 Steynsburg Qumbu R61 R56 R56R5 Elliot Mololtentenoo Dordrecht R56 Lusikisiki R56 Mbotyi 9 Middelburg Sterkstroom Indwe 16 R61 R61 N9 Hofmeyer Libode PORT ST JOHNS Lady Frere Ngcobo MTHATHA N10 N6N6 12 Qunu Umngazi Mouth Bethesdaweg Nieu-Bethesda R611 Queenstown Qamata N2 R61 8 R61 Elliotdale R61 Tarkastad R67R67 Cofimvaba Tsomo Coffee Bay Dutywa Hole in the Wall WESTERN CAPE Cradock WhittleseaWh Graaff-Reinet 2 1514 R351 4 R351R351 Cathcart Willowvale N9 R337 Butterworth N10 N6 The Haven Aberdeen Centane Qora Mouth SeymourSe Pearston Stutterheim Mazeppa Bay Bedford R67R67 Hogsback R63 N2 Qolora Mouth R63 Adelaidede Kei Road Komga Kei Mouth R337 Somerset East 10 INDIAN OCEAN Cookhouse 5 AliceAl Morgan’s Bay N9 R63 BHISHO 3 Golden Valley Fort Beauforteaufort N6 Chintsa Mouth Jansenvile R335 King WillWilliam’s Town Middleton Berlin Gonubie Klipplaat R350 R345R345 6 N2 Bonza Bay R75 R6R677 Gulu EAST LONDON Peddie R72 Kidd’s Beach N10 Kaysers Beach Willowmore Wolwefontein GRAHAMSTOWN Steytlerville Hamburg Kirkwood Paterson 1413 R6R677 BathurstBa N2 SaleSalemm Mpekweni N9 Addo R677 Fish River Sun 7 R343 Alexandriadria Port Alfred Patensie Uitenhage Kenton-on-Sea Louterwater Colchester R62 1 Hankey Coega Boesmansrivier Misgund Swartkops Joubertina N2 N2 Kareedouw 15 Jeffrey’s Bay PORT ELIZABETH Stormsrivier Humansdorp St Francis Bay Oyster Bay Cape St Francis distance table FROM RESERVE TO EAST LONDON 1 BAVIAANSKLOOF 490km 9 MKHAMBATHI 465km 2 COMMANDO DRIFT 300km 10 ONGELUKSNEK 580km 3 DOUBLE MOUTH 90km 11 OVISTON 400km 4 DWESA 230km 12 SILAKA 330km 5 MPOFU FORT FORDYCE 180km 13 THOMAS BAINES 180km 6 GREAT FISH RIVER 150km 14 TSOLWANA 250km 7 GROENDAL 360km 15 ISLAND 305km 8 HLULEKA 320km 16 LUCHABA 321km Rivers & Dams National National & & Regional Regional Roads Roads Rivers & Dams Nature Reserves Route Markers Towns Towns & & Cities Cities Route Markers Nature Reserves Reserves in Marine protected areas ReserveReserve NumbersNumbers Shipwreck Sardine run Getat these your provincial adventure reserves! on Take a load off and breathe. Discover the adrenaline rush of adventure at the Eastern Cape Provincial Nature Reserves. For a family eco-adventure holiday, discover well- positioned campsites, hiker’s huts, forest huts or farm-style lodges that offer the very best in affordable, comfortable nature escapes. Discover the wilderness wonder of Baviaanskloof, take in the pleasure of the great outdoors at Great Fish River; be inspired by magnificent Oviston sunsets; experience game viewing thrills at Tsolwana, Fort Fordyce and Mpofu; or be captivated by the ancient magic of the Wild Coast nature reserves – Mkhambathi, Dwesa, Silaka and Hluleka. The Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency protects the nature reserves featured in this contents guide. BIODIVERSITY & HERITAGE Oviston.................................44 WARNIN Baviaanskloof ....................... Do not feed the baboons or monkeys,G: beware of 4 Tsolwana .............................48 wild animals, comply with reserve rules, and stay Great Fish River...................10 MARINE & COASTAL in vehicles when on self game drives. Groendal ..............................14 Double Mouth ......................52 Island ...................................18 Dwesa ..................................56 Key information on all accommodation options and Thomas Baines ...................22 Hluleka .................................60 amenities at each game reserve can be found on GAME MANAGEMENT & Mkhambathi ........................64 pages 74-77. RECREATION Silaka ...................................70 Commando Drift ..................26 Please note that the information in this brochure may change without notice. Luchaba ...............................30 Accommodation info ..........74 Mpofu Fort Fordyce ............34 Design and layout: Artworks | Terms & conditions ............78 www.artworks.co.za Ongeluksnek .......................40 BAVIAANSKLOOF Key Information GATE TIMES 05h00 – 16h30 OFFICE HOURS 08h00 – 16h30, weekends 08h00 – 16h00 GPS lat. -33.4, long. 24.4. NEAREST TOWNS ACCESS Patensie (Eastern Access from the east, travel from the N2 to Patensie along Section) – 45km. the R331, and from Patensie to Komdomo on the R332 Willowmore (Western Section) – 120 km. (27km). Access the Reserve from the west on N9 from Jeffrey’s Bay – 107km. George to Willowmore, and from Willowmore to Coleske Port Elizabeth –120km. gate on the R332 (100km gravel). A 4x4 (and a full tank CONTACTS of fuel!) are required for the rugged mountain passes of Komdomo Office: 042 283 7912/13/14/ Baviaanskloof. 087 286 6494 Senior Reserve Manager: 079 496 7883/ 071 166 9495 ECPTA Central Reservations: 043 705 4400 6 7 A World Heritage Site Natural wonders of fauna and FLora The Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site spans 2 040km² and aviaanskloof (Valley of the Baboons) is an is home to over 1 100 plant species, at least 20 of which are astonishing mountain kingdom that is a World endemic. Over 50 plant species are categorised as threatened Heritage Site and which contains seven of South species or species of interest. The incredible flora includes Africa’s eight biomes (major natural regions) proteas, ericas, cedars, pre-historic cycads, giant Outeniqua – fynbos, forest, grassland, succulent Karoo, Nama- yellowwoods and 70 succulent species. This exceptional Karoo, subtropical thicket and savannah. To traverse this B diversity is testament to the great physical and climatic diversity reserve – up rugged mountain passes, through rivers and of the reserve. The dramatic, varied landscape is home to an across the plateau – is truly an unforgettable experience. array of wildlife – namely eland, kudu, cape buffalo, klipspringer, Cape mountain zebra, bushbuck, leopard, mountain reedbuck, red hartebeest, baboon, and vervet monkeys. Baviaanskloof also boasts 33 endemic reptile species and nine amphibians endemic to South Africa. There are over 300 bird species recorded in the nature reserve. Among them are the colourful Knysna loerie, the orange-breasted sunbird, the iconic African fish eagle and South Africa’s national bird – the blue crane. 8 9 Accommodation Visit the Interpretive Centre Baviaanskloof offers visitors the chance to embrace true wilderness, with campsites on the banks of the Groot River At the eastern entrance to the reserve is the World Heritage Site (Komdomo campsite) and in the Kouga Dam region (Doodsklip Interpretive Centre – a modern building with dedicated displays and Rooihoek campsites) – which are in close proximity to that showcase the amenities of the Reserve. The friendly staff awesome deep river pools, ideal for swimming. Canoeists must show visitors around the centre, discussing the various resources have all the required safety gear. Bergplaas hut (solar power) and maps in the centre that celebrate the rich biodiversity, is a rustic, self-catering hut with breathtaking views and is cultural heritage and natural wonders that make Baviaanskloof used as a basecamp for hikers. The magnificentG eelhoutbos one of the most spectacular regions in the country. Lodge (solar power) offers comfortable accommodation in the most astonishing natural environment. Please note: A special combination code is required for Doodsklip, Rookhoek and Bergplaas. Activities This reserve is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether visitors traverse this region by 4x4, on foot, mountain bike or motorbike, it is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Day visitors can walk the bird trail along the river, browse the World Heritage Interpretive Centre or explore the Poortjies waterfall on a hike. The Combrik pass lookout point, Grasnek lookout point, Smitskraal picnic area and Bergplaas Plateau lookout are all accessible in a day trip. Enquire about guided tours to the bushman paintings and caves near the Heritage Centre. Other adventures not to be missed are the Bergplaas hiking trail to Pitspools and the Maqpeek hiking trail. The World Heritage Site Interpretive Centre hosts a picnic along the Grootrivierpoort. great fish river Key Information GATE TIMES 05h00 – 21h00 OFFICE TIMES 08h00 – 16h30 (weekdays). 08h00 – 16h00 (weekends) GPS lat. -32.99 S, long. 26.83. NEAREST TOWNS Alice – 30km. Grahamstown – 35km. East London – 150km. Port Elizabeth – 210km. No fishing or hunting is permitted. CONTACTS Main Office (Senior Reserve Manager): 087 286 6545/079 496 7893 Conservation Manager: 046 622 7909/ ACCESS 072 4185 810 Alice is the nearest town, on the R345. The turn-off for SAPS Alice: 040 653 2222 Great Fish River is sign-posted in Alice. Travel 27km Ambulance Service: 10177 to the boom gate (gravel road in good condition), and Alice Hospital: 040 653 1141 another 6km to the main office. Contact the office for detailed directions and other access points. Roads are fair, 4x4 not essential but a high clearance vehicle is recommended. 12 13 Rich in history wildlife Where the wild beasts roam , Memories of turmoil have been replaced by tranquility in this vast and spectacular reserve that stretches as far as and natural splendour the eye can see. The 45 000ha reserve includes the Andries Vosloo Kudu Reserve, Double Drift Nature Reserve and Sam he Great Fish River has a rich and varied history, Knott Nature
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