Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve, Protected area in Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve stretches across 500,000 hectares between the Baviaanskloof and Kouga mountain ranges, containing diverse ecosystems and wildlife species.
The Eastern Cape Parks Board established the Baviaanskloof Forest Reserve in 1920, marking the beginning of conservation efforts in this South African region.
The reserve features ancient Bushmen Paintings along designated trails, providing evidence of early human settlements in the Eastern Cape region.
Visitors can access the reserve through Willowmore, with accommodations ranging from campsites to lodges throughout the protected area.
The reserve contains seven of South Africa's eight biomes and sits at the intersection of three biodiversity hotspots, including the Cape Floristic Region.
Location: Eastern Cape
Inception: 1920
Part of: Cape Floristic Kingdom
GPS coordinates: -33.50000,24.13330
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:45
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