Waterfall Boven July 2005
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Waterval Boven accommodation. The 70m-high Elands River Falls can be seem through the NZASM tunnel. Declared a national monument, the falls lends its name to two towns. Waterval Boven (Dutch for above the waterfall) and Waterval Onder (below the waterfall) are situated about 10km apart in the beautiful Elandsberg range where the Highveld escarpment plunges to meet the lowveld.
The waters of the Elands River stream in three separate ribbons over a sheer cliff (offering some of the best rock climbing in the country), splashing onto a tumble of rocky boulders before cascading into a deep, clear pool.
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A sturdy five-arch bridge a short distance below the tunnel was declared a a national monument in 1963. It was constructed of dressed stone cut in Italy.
The bridge carried the famous Eastern Line or Oosterlijn railway track accross the precipitous gorge of the Dwaalheuwel Spruit. It opened to rail... [ read more... ] |
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Krugerhof was the last residence of President Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger in the South African Republic (ZAR).
Kruger was born in 1825 in the Cape Colony. He took part in the Great Trek, 1836 - 1838, and became Commandant General of the ZAR in 1862. He was elected to his first term as Presiden... [ read more... ] |
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The Dullstroom Dam Nature Reserve is best know for its trout fishing, but the reserve also offers fantasitic hikes through the unusual vegetation. Temporary fishing liscences can purchased easily and will allow the holder to fish for brown and rainbow trout at a number of dam and river locations.
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This wetland reserve north of Dullstroom is the heart of a project to conserve the endangered wattled crane. The Verloren Vlei Nature Reserve also protects a large range of indigenous flowering plants.
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Accommodation near Elands River Falls
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Ideally situated en route to Kruger National Park and Mozambique.
We are blessed with abundant bird life, lovely mountain views and visitors like dassie, mongoose and otters. During winter the Egyptian Geese visit and show-off their goslings. From April-July every year you can pick your own pecan n... [ read more... ] |
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The Guest House offers luxurious rooms in a tranquil setting to enjoy a relaxing stay. Boven Villa has 5 bedrooms, a Master Bedroom which has it's own deck and luxurious bathroom with a double bath and shower, 2 en-suite bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom. The rooms are spacious, well ap... [ read more... ] |
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Enjoy the warm embrace of the Shamrock Arms – a 4 Star Guest Lodge offering good value, tranquil surroundings and wholesome food.
The lodge was runner-up in the South African Tourism 2010 Welcome Awards. Finalists are considered to be the cream of the crop of the tourism industry - always passi... [ read more... ] |
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A luxurious B&B on the edge of a cliff with eleven hectares of garden bordering a Nature Reserve. Our fully licensed Bar will serve you a cold cocktail or beer, whilst you enjoy the MAGNIFICIENT VIEWS from the deck or the swimming pool. Discover our well manicured garden. English, German and Dutch s... [ read more... ] |
