Anysberg Nature Reserve

Anysberg Nature Reserve
Gemsbok Oryx gazella, Anysberg Nature Reserve
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TypeNature reserve
LocationWestern Cape, South Africa
Nearest cityLaingsburg
Coordinates33°31′S 20°37′E / 33.517°S 20.617°E / -33.517; 20.617
Area796.29 km2 (307.45 sq mi)
Established25 May 1984 (1984-05-25)
Administered byCapeNature
WebsiteAnysberg 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.

  1. ^ "Anysberg Nature Reserve Self Catering and Campsite, Ladismith". The Expedition Project. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
  2. ^ du Plessis, E.J. (1973). Suid-Afrikaanse berg- en riviername. Tafelberg-uitgewers, Cape Town. p. 68. ISBN 0-624-00273-X.