Anysberg Nature Reserve | |
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Type | Nature reserve |
Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
Nearest city | Laingsburg |
Coordinates | 33°31′S 20°37′E / 33.517°S 20.617°E |
Area | 796.29 km2 (307.45 sq mi) |
Established | 25 May 1984 |
Administered by | CapeNature |
Website | Anysberg Nature Reserve – Capenature |
The Anysberg Nature Reserve of 62,500 ha, is situated in the western Little Karoo region[1] of the Gouritz Cluster Biosphere Reserve in the Western Cape province, South Africa. The central mountain is named after Anise, Pimpinella anisum, which is found in the reserve.[2] The reserve was established in 1984, to conserve succulent and fynbos flora in the Cape Fold Belt, and to reintroduce game which formerly occurred here.
The nearest towns are Laingsburg and Ladismith, which are both about 55 km from the main reserve entrance.