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Thomas Baines Nature Reserve Campsite

Frontier Country · near Makhanda (Grahamstown) · Eastern Cape Nature reserve camp

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Basic campsites without power on the banks of Settlers Dam, in a 1,005 ha ECPTA reserve just outside Makhanda. The reserve has about 15 km of dirt tracks for self-drive game viewing, with eland, zebra and red hartebeest, plus bass fishing and walking. Gates open from 06:00 to 18:00.

Known for

  • Settlers Dam frontage
  • Bass fishing
  • Self-drive game viewing
  • Gates 06:00 to 18:00

On site, per our sources

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