Elands River (Mpumalanga)
Appearance
Elands River | |
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![]() Wagon fording a drift in the Elands, late 19th century | |
Etymology | Named after the Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) |
Location | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Mpumalanga |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Near Machadodorp |
• elevation | 1,046 m (3,432 ft) |
Mouth | Crocodile River (Mpumalanga) |
• location | Near Montrose Falls |
• coordinates | 25°27′17″S 30°42′58″E / 25.45472°S 30.71611°E |
• elevation | 772 m (2,533 ft) |
Elands River is a river of the Komati River basin in Mpumalanga province, South Africa.
This river is known for the Elands River Falls, located between Waterval Boven and Waterval Onder. These fall 70 m in one drop, and are close to the NZASM tunnel.[1] Also not far from another historical site called the Krugerhof, the last residence of President Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger in the South African Republic (ZAR), where there is a Museum.
The river originates near the town of Machadodorp, in the Highveld Zone of Mpumalanga, and after passing over a complex waterfall, joins the right bank of the Crocodile River.[2]
Song
Rhodesian folk singer John Edmond wrote the song "The Siege at Elands River" about the Second Boer War.
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