Mpumalanga

The province of Mpumalanga holds a few surprises for the majority of paddlers. I have compiled a few pictures together of the rivers from this beautiful area for your enjoyment. The rivers featured are the Crocodile, the Sabie and the Mac-Mac. Of course there are many other rivers available and these are only a taste.

The following photos were taken by Scott Reinders and Craig Rivett on a recent trip down to the area. For a full story on the trip, please click here.

Montrose Falls. Photo by: Scott.

(Crocodile River)

Scott leaping 16m from the top of Montrose, the left drop. Photo by: Craig.          

(Crocodile River)

Scott running Montrose Falls, the right drop. Photo by: Craig.

(Crocodile River)

Craig running a fast rapid on U1. Photo by: Scott

(Sabie)

Scott on U1. Photo by: Craig.

(Sabie)

Craig running “right, left, left” on U1. Photo by: Scott.

(Sabie)

Craig running siphon falls. Photo by: Scott.

(Sabie)

Scott running siphon falls. Photo by: Craig.

(Sabie)

Craig running a double drop on U2, got beaten at the bottom. Photo by Scott.

(Sabie)

I would like to thank Scott for supplying me with these wonderful photographs. THANKS AGAIN.  

The following pictures are courtesy Hugh du Preez. They are of the Mac-Mac and Sabie and also of excellent quality. If you are interested in running rivers with an experienced guide or are after top class instruction, then please do not hesitate to contact Hugh at Whitewater Training.

Put in at the Mac-Mac.

Sequence of Hugh du Preez on the Mac-Mac.

Mac-Mac

Mac-Mac

Portaging on the Mac-Mac.

 

HUGE slide on the Mac-Mac.

Hugh du Preez running a dodgy drop under a bridge on the Mac-Mac.

Hugh on the Sabie.

Hugh snaking it down the narrows on the Sabie.

Hugh on a monster slide on the Sabie.

Nice sequence with the big slide in the background.

(Sabie)

Sabie.

Excellent scenery combined with steep rapids provide a recipe for fun.

(Sabie)

Hugh styling it again

(Sabie)

Hugh du Preez cruising another big drop.

(Sabie)

A day on the Sabie ends only in smiles all round.

Thank you again for the use of your pictures Hugh!

Compiled by: Adrian T.

This  is not really meant as a guide, so don't blame me for any errors. If there are any errors in the descriptions of the photos or if you'd like to add your own description of this spot then please contact me. Thank you.