Elands River (Olifants)

For other rivers with the same name, see Elands River (disambiguation).
Elands River
The Elands shown as a tributary of the Olifants on a map of 1887
Location of the Elands River mouth
EtymologyNamed after the Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx)
Location
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationWest of Bronkhorstspruit
 • elevation1,480 m (4,860 ft)
MouthOlifants River (Limpopo)
 • location
Arabie Dam
 • coordinates
24°52′52″S 29°21′23″E / 24.88111°S 29.35639°E / -24.88111; 29.35639
 • elevation
971 m (3,186 ft)

The Elands River (Afrikaans: Elandsrivier) is a river in the former Transvaal area, South Africa. It is a tributary of the Olifants River, part of the Limpopo River basin.

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