Paddling near Pretoria, Gauteng

Pretoria sits on the Highveld plateau in Gauteng, surrounded by a network of dams and rivers that form the backbone of the local paddling scene. Rietvlei Dam, just east of the city, is the home water of Centurion Canoe Club and sees flatwater paddlers on the water most days of the week. Roodeplaat Dam to the north is another accessible option, while the Crocodile River near Hartbeespoort draws paddlers looking for moving water within easy reach of the city.