Kap River Nature Reserve
Kap River Nature Reserve is a nature reserve that lies between the confluence of the Kap River and the southern bank of the Great Fish River near Port Alfred.[1][2] Neighbouring it is the Great Fish River Mouth Wetland Nature Reserve.
| Kap River Nature Reserve | |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest city | Port Alfred |
| Coordinates | 33°28′05″S 27°03′50″E |
| Area | 262.75 ha (649.3 acres) |
| Established | 23 November 1990 |
| Website | Kap River Conservancy |
History
This 262.75 ha (649.3 acres) reserve was designated in 1990.[1]
Biodiversity
Birds
The reserve hosts 300 species of birds, including African finfoot, black-headed heron, crowned eagle, hornbill, lanner falcon, martial eagle and rock kestrel.[3]
Mammals
Mammals found in the reserve are Cape bushbuck, duiker, giraffe, impala, red hartebeest, reedbuck, warthog and zebra.[3]
Activities
There's hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and fishing (with permits) at the reserve.[3]
References
- "Kap River Nature Reserve" (PDF).
- "Protected Areas Register". dffeportal.environment.gov.za. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
- "The Kap River Nature Reserve in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
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