| Elands River | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Eland_crossing_QE1_48.jpg) Wagon fording a drift in the Elands, late 19th century | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:South_Africa_relief_location_map.svg)  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 / 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]