Paddling near Barkly West, Northern Cape

Barkly West sits north-west of Kimberley in the Northern Cape, on the banks of the Vaal River. The town is the base for Vaal River Adventures, which runs kayaking alongside activities such as hiking, foofy slides and bridge swinging near the historic old bridge and Canteen Kopje heritage site. The Vaal here is the defining water for paddlers in the area.