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Paddling near Emalahleni, Mpumalanga


Emalahleni sits in Mpumalanga's Highveld coalfields, where paddling centres on the dams and rivers of the surrounding plateau. Witbank Dam, close to town, is the most accessible flatwater venue for kayaking, canoeing and SUP, while the Wilge and Rietspruit rivers add moving-water options for those willing to explore further afield.

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