Waterval Boven
South Africa · MpumalangaZA
Place in Mpumalanga, South Africa
Waterval Boven is a small town situated on the edge of the Escarpment on the banks of the Elands River above the 75m Elands Falls on the railway line from Pretoria to Maputo in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Hence the name, which is Dutch for "above the waterfall".
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- -25.639, 30.337
- Timezone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Waterval Boven
Waterval Boven is the kind of spot you find in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Its strongest draws are adventure and culture. Its southern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Waterval Boven
Adventure in Waterval Boven
(2)Looking for adventure? Waterval Boven has Abseiling and Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Waterval Boven.
Culture in Waterval Boven
(1)Looking for culture? Waterval Boven has Ancient Ruins. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Waterval Boven.
Best time to visit Waterval Boven
Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Waterval Boven is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Mpumalanga and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Waterval Boven known for?
- Waterval Boven, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, is best known for adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Waterval Boven?
- Recorded activities in Waterval Boven include Abseiling, Climbing and Ancient Ruins. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Waterval Boven?
- Choose October to November and March to April for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Waterval Boven located?
- Waterval Boven is located in Mpumalanga, South Africa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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