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Paddling near Stellenbosch, Western Cape


Stellenbosch sits in the heart of the Cape Winelands, surrounded by mountain ranges and river valleys. The Eerste River runs close to town, while Theewaterskloof and other dams within roughly 25 km provide flatwater paddling. The broader Western Cape region extends the options considerably, from coastal sea kayaking to SUP on sheltered lagoons such as Langebaan.

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