Publisher's Synopsis
This is a guide to the whitewater rivers of Southern Africa, aimed at whitewater kayakers, K1-paddlers, commercial rafters, and also those outdoor lovers who are curious about rivers or paddling. More than 140 sections on over 70 rivers are described, from short one-day to severe multi-day expedition trips. Designed for a wider audience than just active paddlers, the book is presented in a coffee-table format. Its aim is to provide all the necessary information for paddlers who want to know where to find a piece of whitewater to have fun on.;The introduction of the book gives more insight into the paddling scene in Southern Africa, and the river descriptions are grouped according to drainage basins. Every description is accompanied by a detailed map and a fact file with information like difficulty, length, duration, type of river, put-in and take-out points, and necessary permits. Rivers of all difficulty levels are described, from scenic cruises to technical creeks to big water magic.