Bridle Drift Local Authority Nature Reserve

A 552-hectare nature reserve on the southern bank of the Buffalo River outside East London, proclaimed in 1973 to protect the dam's surrounding fauna and flora. It borders the smaller Fort Pato Nature Reserve and falls under Eastern Cape Parks. The reserve preserves a stretch of river and dam-side habitat close to the city, though its trails, opening hours and any pet policy are not documented in sources available online.