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Ingogo Destination Guide
Touring Ingogo in South Africa
Ingogo in the region of KwaZulu-Natal is located in South Africa - some 164 mi or ( 264 km ) South-East of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Time in Ingogo is now 11:58 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Maseru, Hlotse, Butha-Buthe, Gaborone, and Mbabane. Being here already, consider visiting Maseru . Check out our recommendations for Ingogo ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Schuinshoogte
Battle of Schuinshoogte, also known as Battle of Ingogo, was fought north of Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, on 8 February 1881 during the First Boer War.
Located at -27.62 29.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Laingsnek Pass
Laingsnek Pass, Is situated in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, on the National road N11 (South Africa) between Volksrust and Newcastle.
Located at -27.48 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Laing's Nek
Laing's Nek, or Lang's Nek is a pass through the Drakensberg, South Africa, immediately north of Majuba, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:27|27|39|S|29|52|10|E|type:mountain |primary |name= }} at an elevation of 5400 to 6,000 ft . It is the lowest part of a ridge which slopes from Majuba to the Buffalo River, and before the opening of the railway in 1891 the road over the nek was the main artery of communication between Durban and Pretoria.
Located at -27.46 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Battle of Laing's Nek
The Battle of Laing's Nek was a major battle fought at Laing's Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881.
Located at -27.46 29.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Battle of Majuba Hill
The Battle of Majuba Hill on 27 February 1881 was the main battle of the First Boer War. It was a resounding victory for the Boers. Major-General Sir George Pomeroy Colley occupied the summit of the hill on the night of 26–27 February 1881. His motive for occupying the hill remains unclear. The Boers believed that he may have been attempting to outflank their positions at Laing's Nek.
Located at -27.46 29.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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