South Africa’s biomes (go to Biomes map)

      Albany Thicket Biome

  • The Thicket Biome is found from the west coast to KwaZulu Natal, with most of the biome being found in the Eastern Cape. It makes up 2.5% of the area of South Africa (nearly 31 500 km2).

  • The vegetation ranges from shrub-land to low forest. There are many evergreen and succulent trees and shrubs. Many of the plants have spines.

  • Wild animals of the Thicket Biome include the African Elephant, Kudu, Vervet Monkey and Bushbuck.

  • The Subtropical Thicket Ecosystem Plan (STEP) has been drawn up to conserve this region.