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Steynsdorp Destination Guide
Explore Steynsdorp in South Africa
Steynsdorp in the region of Mpumalanga is a town in South Africa - some 175 mi or ( 282 km ) East of Pretoria , the country's capital city .
Current time in Steynsdorp is now 08:19 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Johannesburg " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Maseru, Siteki, Mbabane, Manzini, and Lobamba. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Maseru . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Steynsdorp ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Swaziland - Ngwenya Glass
The Ngwenya glass factory in Swaziland is a great place to stop and have a break from the driving. Personally I am not a fan of decorative glass but it certainly is interesting watching the process. P ..
dansen in Zuid Afrika
Danstalent heb ik dan niet, maar ik doe tenminste mee zonder schaamte. In ieder geval heb ik erg veel lol gehad met mijn "aanstaande bruid". Alleen nu nog 15 koeien zien binnen te halen. ..
Luhambo: Eduarda
Luhambo: SiSwati for 'journey'. Hear Maria's journey to healing as she brings healing to the children in Bulembu's Welcome Centre. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Ngwenya Mine
The Ngwenya Mine is located on Bomvu Ridge, northwest of Mbabane and near the north-western border of Swaziland. This mine is considered to be the world's oldest. The haematite ore deposit was used in the Middle Stone Age to extract red ochre, while in later times the deposit was mined for iron smelting and iron ore export.
Located at -26.20 31.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Ngwenya
Ngwenya is a town in western Swaziland, lying near the border with South Africa, north west of Mbabane, on the MR3 road. The South African town opposite Ngwenya is Oshoek in Mpumalanga province. It is known for its glass factory and artwork. The Malolotja Nature Reserve lies near the town.
Located at -26.22 31.01 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Malolotja Nature Reserve
Malolotja Nature Reserve covers 4,447 acres (18,000 ha) of mountain wilderness on Swaziland's north western border with South Africa. The park includes Ngwenya Mountain, Swaziland's second highest mountain (1829 m), and Malolotja Falls which drop 292 feet (90metres), the highest in Swaziland. Habitats include short grassland to thick riverine scrub, bushveld and Afromontane forest.
Located at -26.10 31.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Sibebe Survivor
Sibebe Survivor is a famous annual hike in Mbuluzi, Swaziland, involving a climb to the top of Sibebe, the world's second largest single granite monolith. Initiated by the Rotary Club of Mbabane-Mbuluzi in July 2004, the Sibebe Survivor hike follows a course from Mbuluzi High School to the top of the rock and back. The number of participants has increased annually, with almost 3,300 climbers in 2011.
Located at -26.15 31.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Hawane Nature Reserve
Hawane Nature Reserve was first established in 1978 to protect an area of marsh along the Mbuluzi River. This area included the natural habitat of Kniphofia umbrina, a rare Swaziland endemic red hot poker. When the Hawane dam was built in 1988 to provide Mbabane's water supply, the reserve was expanded to protect the surrounding wetlands. The reserve is managed by the Swaziland National Trust Commission. The reserve's main attraction is its wealth of birdlife.
Located at -26.22 31.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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