Elands River (Mpumalanga)
| Elands River | |
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 Wagon fording a drift in the Elands, late 19th century
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| Name origin: Named after the Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx) | |
| Country | South Africa |
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| Province | Mpumalanga |
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| - location | Near Machadodorp |
| Mouth | Crocodile River (East) |
| - location | Near Montrose Falls |
| - elevation | 772 m (2,533 ft) |
| - coordinates | 25°27′17″S 30°42′58″E / 25.45472°S 30.71611°ECoordinates: 25°27′17″S 30°42′58″E / 25.45472°S 30.71611°E |
  Location of the Elands River mouth
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Elands River is a river of the Komati River basin, 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. 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.
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