Paddling near Benoni, Gauteng

Benoni sits on the East Rand of Gauteng, on the Highveld plateau where paddling centres on dams and slow-moving rivers rather than coastal or mountain water. The Vaal River and Vaal Barrage are the marquee destinations for recreational kayaking and canoeing in the broader region, while Bronkhorstspruit Dam and Hartbeespoort Dam draw flatwater paddlers and SUP enthusiasts within reasonable driving distance.