Paddling near Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg sits on the Highveld plateau of Gauteng, far from the coast but within reach of several dams and rivers that sustain a genuine paddling community. Emmarentia Dam, home to Dabulamanzi Canoe Club in the heart of the city, is the hub of flatwater kayaking and canoeing for Joburgers, while the Vaal River and Vaal Barrage draw paddlers further afield for longer runs and open-water sessions.
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