Elands River (Mpumalanga)

This article is about the river of the Crocodile River (East) system. For the tributary of the Crocodile River (West), see Elands River (North West).

For other places with the same name, see Elands River (disambiguation).

Elands River
Wagon fording a drift in the Elands, late 19th century
Location of the Elands River mouth
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
• 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. 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.

Song

Rhodesian folk singer John Edmond wrote the song "The Siege at Elands River" about the Second Boer War.

See also

• List of waterfalls of South Africa
• List of rivers of South Africa
• Elands River (disambiguation)

External links

• Mpumalanga Waterfalls - South Africa