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BLAAUWKRANTZ NATURE RESERVE

(ALGOA REGIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL)


Postal address: P O BOX 318, PORT ELIZABETH, 6000, SOUTH AFRICA

Tel (International): +27-41-561056

Tel (South Africa): 041-561056

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Our situation/ areas of operation:

EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA

Our type of wildlife enterprise:

GAME/NATURE RESERVE

Our wildlife products and/or services:

TRAILS The Blaauwkrantz Nature Reserve lies in the rugged, broken Blaauwkrantz Gorge and protects Eastern Province thornveld vegetation, including aloes and three euphorbias. To date 215 plant species have been identified. This part of the province is rich I birdlife, with 185 species observed. Mammals known to occur include bushbuck, vervet monkey, rock dassie and the Cape clawless otter. Of particular importance, is a rare fish, the Eastern Province rocky, found in pools along the Blaauwkrantz River. Location: Southern part of the region; south-east of Grahamstown. Access: From Grahamstown take the R67 towards Port Alfred; this road runs through the reserve as it crosses the Blaauwkrantz River. Accommodation: None. Other facilities: Walking is permitted (a permit is required). Open: Check with authority. Opening time: 24 hours.