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Elangeni Holiday Resort
Elangeni Holiday Resort, Mpumalanga, South Africa, in between the mountains, on the banks of the Elands River, on the N4 between Waterval Boven and Nelspruit. The resort is in a low-risk malaria area and is the perfect breakaway to unspoiled nature. The resort offers fishing, bird watching, nature walks, a swimming pool, a jungle gym, trampolines, self-catering chalets under shady trees, caravan and tent camping sites. Activities include river tubing, hiking, obstacle course, zip line and lots more. The resort is ideal for school group outings and corporate team building. There are a lapa and a stone hall for functions, a laundry, and a small shop.
Area Info
Established in 1898 as a railway depot, Waterval Boven is Dutch for Above Waterfall and is named after the waterfall in the Elands River.
The village of Waterval Boven is nestled in the Drakensberg Mountains on the fringe of the escarpment, at the foot of the South Hills. It is rich with historical sites and buildings which are now proclaimed national monuments.
There is also the old Tunnel and Five Arch Bridge, as well as President Paul Kruger's official residence where he resided in 1900 before going into exile in Europe. The Elands River Waterfall is visible from the mouth of the old Railway Tunnel. Horse riding and trout fishing are popular pastimes in the region. Among a number of hiking trails, the Elkandskrans Trail includes a 30-minute train ride between Waterval Boven and Waterval Onder.
Units and Rooms
Caravan/Camping
Guests: 6
Camp Site for caravan, tent, mobile homes, etc with water point and electrical point. One stand can take up to 6 persons. Shared communal bathroom.
Ribbok Self Catering Units
Guests: 6
Max Adults: 4
Double storey chalet, 2x single rooms with single beds, 2x bathrooms (1x upstairs and 1x downstairs), open plan kitchen and lounge with 2x sofa beds in lounge
Ribbok House
Guests: 4
Chalet can sleep 4 in 2 bedrooms. 2 Bedrooms, 2 single beds and double bed. Lounge and large Kitchen. Bathroom with shower.
Otter nr. 1 Self Catering
Guests: 4
Small Chalet with 1 bedroom with 4 single beds, small open plan kitchen area with lounge. Bathroom.
Otter nr. 2 Self Catering
Guests: 4
Small Chalet with 2x rooms with single beds, small open plan kitchen area with lounge
Otter nr. 4 Self Catering
Guests: 4
Small Chalet with 2 bedrooms , 1 x double bed, 2 x single beds, , small open plan kitchen area with lounge. Bathroom.
Koedoe self catering
Guests: 6
Wooden house with 1 sharing bathroom, 2x rooms (1x 2 single beds and 1x 2 single beds and 1x bunker beds) Specially for groups
Sonbesie nr. 2 Hikers only
Guests: 1
Offering a bed within a dorm room, Sonbesie Hut is set in the mountain. The hut uses gas geysers for water heating and small gas stoves are available. Lights are solar powered and there is a 2-way radio. No electricity outlets available.
Sonbeaie nr. 3 Hikers only
Guests: 1
Offering a bed within a dorm room, Sonbesie Hut is set in the mountain. The hut uses gas geysers for water heating and small gas stoves are available. Lights are solar powered and there is a 2-way radio. No electricity outlets available.
Sonbesie nr. 4 Hikers only
Guests: 1
Offering a bed within a dorm room, Sonbesie Hut is set in the mountain. The hut uses gas geysers for water heating and small gas stoves are available. Lights are solar powered and there is a 2-way radio. No electricity outlets available.
Sonbesie nr. 1 Hikers only
Guests: 1
Offering a bed within a dorm room, Sonbesie Hut is set in the mountain. The hut uses gas geysers for water heating and small gas stoves are available. Lights are solar powered and there is a 2-way radio. No electricity outlets available.
