Paddling near Oudtshoorn, Western Cape

Oudtshoorn sits in the Little Karoo, a semi-arid valley flanked by the Swartberg and Outeniqua mountain ranges. The town itself is far from the coast, but the Garden Route's rivers and lagoons — particularly around Wilderness, Sedgefield, and Knysna — are the paddling draw for visitors based here. Calm lagoons and scenic river stretches suit flatwater kayaking and canoeing, with the Sedgefield Lagoon among the most accessible options in the broader region.