Ermelo at a glance
Situated in the Grass and Wetlands region of the Mpumalanga province lies the town of Ermelo. Origin/meaning : Ermelo was founded in 1880, and was named by its first resident clergyman, Rev Frans Lion-Cachet, after Ermelo in the Netherlands. The town was burned to the ground during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) and rebuilt afterwards, hence the phoenix in the arms. It lies in the heart of a wool-producing and coal-mining district, both of which are alluded to in the arms.
Long before the town was formally established, the site was a much frequented outspan on the transport route between Lydenburg and Natal. Because the area is well watered and dotted with freshwater lakelets it soon attracted settlers.
Economy
Today the town is an educational, commercial and industrial center for a district where comprehensive mixed farming is practiced. The Nooitgedacht research station of the department of Agriculture, 4km from the town, conducts research into crop production and animal husbandry.
There is large-scale afforestation (pine, water and blue gum) in the eastern parts of the district. Several large mines extract coal and the district is the country’s main source of anthracite and torbanite.
Municipality
Province: Mpumalanga (until 1994 Transvaal)
Incorporated into : 2000 Msukaligwa
Attractions
Anglo-Boer War Memorial:
Near the Dutch Reformed Church in the town center is this commemoration of those who lost their lives in the Anglo-Boer War.
Le Goya Village:
The ruins of a settlement of the area’s early inhabitants, dating to around 1400.
San Rock Artwork:
These fascinating pieces of history adorn the walls of many surrounding caves and shelters.
Paul Kruger Bridge:
Upon its construction in 1897, at 124m it was the largest bridge in the Transvaal. Now a national monument over the Vaal River.
Dams:
Many dams in the area are now equipped with recreational and accommodation facilities. These include the Willem Brummer and Pet dams.
Musicians:
Two of South Africa’s most famous musicians come from Ermelo, namely Jennifer Ferguson and the late Lucky Dube.
Ermelo Golf Course:
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. Ermelo golf course welcomes visitors every day. We are closed on Mondays. Facilities include a Bar, Driving Range, Halfway House, Pro Shop
Schools
• A R K Christian School
• Ermelo Combined School
• Ermelo English Medium Primary
• Ermelo Hoerskool
• Lindile Secondary School
• Ligbron Technical Highschool
• JJ van der Merwe
• Ermelo Laerskool
Guest Houses
Ideal for an overnight stay and route to the Kruger National Park, to the Kwazulu Natal Battlefields and the Drakensberg to the south, or the game reserves and coast to the east.
• Drinkwater Guest House
• La Picasso Guesthouse
• The Orchards Executive Accommodation
• Barn Yard
• Biggie's Bed & Breakfast
• Bo Kamer Gastehuis
• Ermelo Inn
• La Dolce Vita B & B
• Leliefontein Vakansieplaas
• Lin Guest House
• Nu Scotland Bavaria
• Southfork Guest House
Towns/Places in Ermelo region
• Carolina 52.1km
• Belfast 93.5km
• Piet Retief 104.8km
• Bethal 58.6km
• Volksrust 94.2km
• Waterval Boven 105.0km
• Secunda 87.8km
• Standerton 95.6km
• Waterval Onder 106.2km
• Badplaas 90.1km
• Machadodorp 100.0km
• Witbank 108.5km
• Wakkerstroom 92.5km
• Middelburg 102.3km
Nearest Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport 176.48km
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