Campsites near a lake or mountain in South Africa
6 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
CradleLicious Farm Camp
Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa- Quiet site 10 minutes drive from the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind
- Maropeng visitor hub 10 minutes’ drive; Bothongo Wondercave 15 minutes
- Café, restaurant and chill-out area; fishing and stargazing available
Slievyre Game Farm
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Pitches on a 5000-acre game farm 20 minutes' drive from Estcourt
- More than 70 km of trail on site for walking, quad biking or 4WD
- Outdoor pool and play area on site; guided game drives available
Elevated Valley View Campsite
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa- Back to basics Limpopo wild camping site with stunning views
- A 20-minute drive to Vaalwater; 25 minutes to Jugomaro Predator Park
- Many species of plains game on site including wildebeest and zebra
Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp
Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Rural bush site off the R36 15 minutes' drive from Ohrigstad
- Handy stopover for travellers on the Panorama Route
- Artist-owned site with sculptures and other works on display
Spinlea Farm
Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa- Peaceful, simple and spacious Western Cape farm site
- A 20-minute drive to Greyton; 45 minutes to Franschhoek
- Trail runs, mountain biking and swimming dam on site
DeKotzenhof Camp
Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Quiet family-friendly site in the Mpumalanga village of Wakkerstroom
- Wakkerstroom wetlands 20 minutes’ walk; Zaaihoek Dam 20 minutes’ drive
- Braai and restaurant; deli and art gallery; mini-golf and trampoline
Old Mill Drift Guest Farm
Clarens, Free State, South Africa- Remote site deep in the stunningly scenic Maluti mountains
- Huge site with off-roading trails, hiking paths and river for fishing
- Top spot for stargazing, with clear night skies
Di Bus Stop Guestfarm
Clarens, Free State, South Africa- Peaceful site on the edge of a dam, just off the R712 near Clarens
- In the Golden Gate National Park, with lots of activities on site
- Coffee shop, tea garden, art gallery, braai areas and playground
The Farm Windhoek
Maselspoort, Free State, South Africa- Peaceful off-grid farm 45 minutes' drive from Bloemfontein
- Hiking trails on site; game drives available on local farm
- Freshwater dam for swims, campfire area and telescope for stargazing
Hluhluwe Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Spacious KwaZulu-Natal site on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- A half-hour drive from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a Big Five park
- Open-air pool, braai facilities and farmstall with fresh food
Little 5 Camp
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Limpopo glamping site in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve
- Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive; Blyde River Canyon 90 minutes
- Family-friendly safari tents with private kitchens; wildlife on site
Mutale Drift Pafuri Gate
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Quiet off-grid rural cabin just outside the village of Bende Mutale
- A 10-minute drive from the Pafuri Gate into Kruger National Park
- Covered deck area with braai overlooking the Mutale river
Merry Pebbles Resort
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Friendly resort in Mpumalanga province, by the Sabie River
- Waterfall walks and mountain biking trails within 15 minutes' drive
- Heated and cold pools, restaurant, liquor store and mini market
Bateleur Nature Reserve
Modimolle, Limpopo, South Africa- Peaceful resort in a large nature reserve half an hour from Modimolle
- Spot giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and other wildlife in the park
- Hiking trails and swimming pool on site
Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort
Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Stunning family resort located in a slice of Drakensberg paradise
- Mountain bike hire and trails on site for running and cycling
- Spectacular mountain views, large open spaces and park-like grounds
De Bos Guest Farm
Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa- Scenic site at the foot of the spectacular Langeberg mountains
- In the town of Montagu, famed for its rock climbing routes
- Swimming pool, playground, shared kitchen and braai drums on site
Molalatau Lodge and Campsite
Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa- Spacious, well-kept bushveld site 10 minutes' drive from Lephalale
- Open-sided wooden bar with views over the Mogol river
- Two swimming pools, baby pool, volleyball court and putting course
Modimolle Holiday Resort
Modimolle, Limpopo, South Africa- Family holiday park in shady bushveld near Modimolle in Limpopo
- Half an hour’s drive to Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm and game reserves
- Shared barbecue, swimming pools, sports courts and kids’ entertainment
Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort
Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaMmabolela
Swartwater, Limpopo, South Africa- Camping pitches by the Limpopo River on a private Swartwater reserve
- Mountain biking, horse riding and four-wheel drive safaris from site
- Communal camping kitchen and firepit, plunge pool and star gazing
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