Baviaanskloof
Nature Reserve
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Environment and
Bio-diversity
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The area is characterized by its extreme diverse
landscape due to the region's high geological, topographic and climatic
diversity. The colorful cliffs and rock formations are characteristic of
the predominant hard sandstone, which is part of the Table Mountain group
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Plant Life
As part of the Cape Floral Kingdom and due to the areas
diverse habitat, the spectacular landscapes harbor more than 1000
different plant species. These include species of the well known Erica and
Protea families. The flora of the area encompasses a great range of
genetic diversity, which include genetically distinct and ancient cycads.
Two surviving species of these ancient plants are found in the
Baviaanskloof.
Animal Life
The rich and diverse animal life of the area can be
attributed to the diversity and complexity of its environmental component.
Some of the larger mammal species found in the reserve are the Cape
Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Kudu, Cape Mountain Zebra, Red Hartebeest,
Bushbuck, Mountain Rhebuck, Eland and Baboon.
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Recreational Opportunities
The Baviaanskloof which is an ecologically sensitive area, is an
eco-tourism destination and offers the visitor various nature based
recreational opportunities. These include; mountain hiking, rock and
mountain climbing, camping, wildlife photography, bird watching and scenic
drives.
Wilderness Experience
It is impossible to describe the Baviaanskloof in detail using so few a
word. For the more adventurous this vast mountain kingdom offers an unique
wilderness experience. To the traveler it offers a memorable traveling
experience through stunningly beautiful landscapes of a type only to be
found in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Click here for more information on the Mega Reserve and environment.
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Wilderness Hiking
Magnificent Scenery
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Brownhooded Kingfisher |
Crowned Hornbill |
Rednecked Francolin |
African Fish Eagle |
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