Commando Drift Nature Reserve

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Commando Drift Nature Reserve
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Location in the Eastern Cape
LocationBy Kommandodrif Dam
Nearest city Tarkastad
Coordinates 32°3′14″S26°1′28″E / 32.05389°S 26.02444°E / -32.05389; 26.02444 Coordinates: 32°3′14″S26°1′28″E / 32.05389°S 26.02444°E / -32.05389; 26.02444
Area5,827 Ha
Governing body Eastern Cape Parks

Commando Drift Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Eastern Cape Province, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks, the park has an area of 5,827 hectares (14,400 acres). The Kommandodrif Dam is included in the reserve. [1]

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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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References

  1. Commando Drift Nature Reserve Archived 27 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Commando Drift Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape". www.sa-venues.com. Retrieved 28 September 2020.