Spion Kop Mountain

#42 among destinations in South Africa

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Spion Kop is a mountain in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is located near the town of Ladysmith, 27 km to the WSW and about 2.5 km to the north of the Spioenkop Dam, a reservoir for the waters of the Tugela River. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 4790 ftCoordinates: 28°38'57"S, 29°31'8"E

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KwaZulu-NatalSouth Africa

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Spion Kop Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spion Kop Battlefield Memorials, Spioenkop Dam.

~800 ftNW
Memorial
Spion Kop Battlefield Memorials, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
4 min walk • The Spion Kop Battlefield, graves and memorials are maintained by Heritage KZN. The battlefield was proclaimed as a heritage landmark in 1978. The site is open to the public and an overview of the battle as well as a map of the battlefield is available at the entrance gate.
3.2 miSW
Dam
Spioenkop Dam, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
81 min walk • Spioenkop Dam impounds the Tugela River in KwaZulu-Natal. It is located within a nature reserve by the same name. The dam was commissioned in 1972, has a capacity of 272,265 cubic metres, and a surface area of 15.314 square kilometres, the dam wall is 53 metres high.

Spion Kop Mountain

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Spion Kop Mountain plan & book

Spion Kop Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Spion Kop Battlefield Memorials, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve

Spioenkop Dam, Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve