Ekulindeni, Grass & Wetlands
Formerly known as Eerstehoek, eKulindeni is situated in the Grass and Wetlands region of Mpumalanga in South Africa.
This lovely little town lies on the Southern border of the picturesque Songimvelo Nature Reserve and it is from this nature reserve that it derives most of its economic benefits. The Songimvelo Nature Reserve boasts an area of over 50,000 hectares. The magnificent reserve is only accessible by horse from eKulindeni and comprises of gorgeous looming mountains, glistening valleys and flood plains. It is this terrain that is incredibly tough an can only be accessed by horseback. (Horses can be organized in eKulindeni).
Game viewing in eKulindeni is plentiful and mostly limited to herbivores including elephants. This allows for care-free horse riding and hiking as there are no lions in the area. In addition, for the best game viewing there are a few other fantastic game reserves in the area.
Situated in the Grass and Wetlands part of the Mpumalanga province, eKulindeni is surrounded by a host of wetlands and shimmering lakes. These lovely waters afford visitors the opportunity to enjoy thrilling watersports, swimming, fishing and bird watching.
EKulindeni also borders the kingdom of Swaziland. This area is the last absolute monarchy in sub-saharan Africa, and home to numerous ancient ruins of the lost Legoya people as well as San paintings.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Mountain View Lodge Volksrust
Mountain View Lodge Volksrust offers accommodation just outside the town of Volksrust. The surrounding area offers mountain passes, restaurants, ...
Dawsons Cottage
Dawsons Cottage offers rustic but comfortable accommodation in Badplaas at Dawson's Game and Trout Lodge. This is a great place to enjoy a cosy a...
Butterfly Cottage
Butterfly Cottage is located on the banks of the Komati River, at the base of a miniature Grand Canyon, this small village of thatched dwellings ...
Wakkerstroom Country Inn
Wakkerstroom Country Inn offers comfortable rooms in a relaxed and friendly environment in Wakkerstroom. Each unit has heaters, electric blankets...
Rhino @ Emahlathini
Rhino @ Emahlathini is an open plan holiday apartment in Piet Retief sleeping four guests. The unit is furnished with a Queen-sized bed and two s...
Nkomazi Game Reserve
Known as 'the place of water', Nkomazi Game Reserve is a destination of outstanding scenic beauty. It is an ecological Aladdin's Cave of natural ...
Kingfisher Cottage at Komati Gorge
Kingfisher Cottage can sleep up to eight guests in three bedrooms. The first two bedrooms are furnished with a Queen-size bed and the third room ...
Wetlands Game Lodge
This serene accommodation serves as an excellent destination for families andromantic escapes, making it the perfect place to relax and rejuvenat...
The Leopard Suites at Komati Gorge
This untouched expanse of 1200ha with its thorn bushveld and highveld grassland offers an unparalleled experience to nature lovers. The biodivers...
Noteworthy attractions
Badplaas Golf Club
Badplaas Golf Course is privately owned nine hole golf course located in Mpumalanga at the feet of the formidable and striking Hlumu-Hlumu mounta...
Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve
Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve, renowned for its access to great fishing opportunities, lies just 10 kilometres from Carolina on the Komati Rive...
Ermelo Golf Club
An excellent 18-hole course layout with plenty of challenging holes. The Ermelo country club is in Hendrina Road on the left just before the town...
Nelshoogte Pass
Nelshoogte Pass, sometimes known simply as Nelshoogte or Nelsberg Pass, lies on the R38 between Barberton and Badplaas directly north of the Nkom...
Piet Retief Country Club
Although it has nine holes, the Piet Retief golf course can be played as an 18-hole course. Tee times are welcomed and the club is open all week ...
The Giant Footprint
Lothair also promises visitors a peek into some of its mystery. Was this once the home of giants? A strange question under normal circumstances, ...
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