Paddling near Thembisa, Gauteng
Thembisa sits in Gauteng's East Rand, on the highveld plateau where paddling centres on dams and rivers within a reasonable drive. Hartbeespoort Dam is the marquee flatwater destination for the region, drawing kayakers and SUP paddlers, while rivers such as the Hennops and Crocodile provide moving-water options for canoeists and kayakers.
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