Commando Drift Nature Reserve | |
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Location | By Kommandodrif Dam |
Nearest city | Tarkastad |
Coordinates | 32°3′14″S26°1′28″E / 32.05389°S 26.02444°E Coordinates: 32°3′14″S26°1′28″E / 32.05389°S 26.02444°E |
Area | 5,827 Ha |
Governing body | Eastern Cape Parks |
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Endangered mountain zebras, black wildebeest, some species of antelope as well as over 200 species of birds can be found in the park. [2]
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