The jump-off point on the Gamka ('lion') leg of Gamkaspoort dam.

The next morning the advanced cavalry of a nasty black south-easter was marching through the poort.

It blew us down the Dwyka ('lioness') leg.

Rock formations on the Dwyka.

Self-portrait of the intrepid paddlers....

Dwyka. While drifting down the far bank I saw my first otter in the wild. Surprised by our silent approach it cartwheeled headlong into the water.