 The WildNet Africa on-line directory of destinations, safaris, products and services available in Africa.THESE DIRECTORY ENTRIES PROVIDE BASIC CONTACT DETAILS ONLY. VISIT THE WEBSITE IF AVAILABLE. THE WILDNET AFRICA HOME PAGE WILL LEAD YOU TO DESTINATIONS AND SERVICES WITH FULL ON-LINE INFORMATION.  ECCA NATURE RESERVE(ALGOA REGIONAL SERVICES COUNCIL)Postal address: P O BOX 318, PORT ELIZABETH, 6000, SOUTH AFRICA Tel (International): +27-41-561000 Tel (South Africa): 041-561000 Fax (International): Fax (South Africa): e-Mail: Web Home Page: Our situation/ areas of operation:EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICAOur type of wildlife enterprise:GAME/NATURE RESERVEOur wildlife products and/or services:TRAILS Ecca Nature Reserve covers 126 ha of rugged country and is famous for its fossils, notably those of the reptile Mesosaurus which were discovered by the nineteenth-century geologist A.G. Bain. Information plinths along the trail describe aspects of interest. The vegetation comprises dense, semi-succulent, thorny scrub, and tree euphorbias, aloes and spekboom are abundant. Kudu, bushbuck, steenbok and common duiker occur, and rock dassies are often seen. Location: Southern part of the region; north-east of Grahamstown. Access: From Grahamstown follow the N2 in the direction of King William's Town for about 3 km; then turn left onto the R67 in the direction of Fort Beaufort. Ecca Nature Reserve is located on the west side of the road at Ecca Pass, about 5 km north of the N2. Accommodation: None. Other facilities: Market trail, picnic site. Open: Throughout the year. Opening time: Sunrise to sunset. |