Paddling near Middelburg, Mpumalanga

Middelburg sits on the Highveld plateau of Mpumalanga, surrounded by a network of rivers and dams that draw paddlers across the province. The Wilge River is the closest moving water, while the Witbank Dam to the west is the area's main flatwater destination. Mpumalanga's paddling scene spans calm dam surfaces suited to beginners and seasonal river runs for more experienced canoeists and kayakers.