| Thomas Baines Nature Reserve | |
| Map: | South Africa Eastern Cape |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nearest City: | Grahamstown |
| Coordinates: | -33.391°N 26.487°W |
| Area: | 1005ha |
| Administrator: | Eastern Cape Parks |
Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is a 1005ha nature reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa that is managed by Eastern Cape Parks. It was created as a municipal reserve in 1961 and upgraded to a provincial reserve in 1980.[1] It is named after the artist and explorer Thomas Baines who recorded the region's flora and fauna.
The northern shore of the Settlers Dam forms the southern boundary of the reserve.
Mammals found within the reserve are:
Besides these mammals, 175 bird species have been recorded in the park.[4]
Along with fynbos vegetation, the reserve contains Albany thicket woodland.
There are various featured activities found within the park such as game drives, canoeing, camping, bird watching, sailing, bass fishing, environmental education and hiking.