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Bergville accommodation. Spion Kop also known as The Acre of Massacre, is a Battle site where the Bloodiest battle in The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) took place on 24 January 1900.
The site is located on the top if a hill which is a very visible beacon, and is the highest point on the Tugela Ridge. The Tugela Ridge is a broken ridge of mountains, bordering the Tugela river on the Northern side. It also forms the Northern ridge of a huge basin stretching from the Maluti mountains to the N3 motorway at Colenso and Estcourt. The Western border of this basin is formed by the Northern and Central Drakensberg mountains
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Entrance fees R20-00 adults
R10-00 scholars
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In 1891 this was the site of an historic Anglo-Boer battle, but today most visitors to the Spioenkop Nature Reserve are here for the fantastic dam. The fishing and boating opportunities are fantastic, but Spioenkop Nature Reserve is truly unique because visitors can explore several trails, even wit... [ read more... ] |
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Really excellent food - great prices and the portions are huge. Popular with locals and tourists . Great atmosphere and the kids can swim while you have meal. The best place to eat in the Berg.... [ read more... ] |
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Historically, the place of Elandslaagte is known for the Second Boer War, which was tactically won over by the British Forces. A bitter battle was fought here on 22 October 1899 between the British forces and the Boers, with the Brits laying siege on the forcibly occupying Boers.
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