Wildlife haven campsites in South Africa
7 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site one mile out of Springbok town
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
Moretele River Lodge
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- Peaceful park by the Moretele river in the Dinokeng Game Reserve
- A 40-minute drive north of Pretoria; 45 minutes to Cullinan
- Outdoor pool and lake beach for swimming; game drives to book
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
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
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
Maru Djembe
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Campsite in untamed bushveld near Hoedspruit in Limpopo province
- A 45-minute drive to Kruger National Park and Blyde Dam river cruises
- Swimming pool, wildlife walks, shared barbecue and stargazing on site
Beach Farm Camping
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Back-to-basics site next to Selah surfing beach in the Eastern Cape
- Kap River Conservancy 15 minutes’ drive; Addo Elephant Park two hours
- Tame animals on site; surfing lessons and board hire on the beach
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
Tweni Lagoon Resort
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Small family-friendly waterside resort at Umtentweni in KwaZulu-Natal
- Leopard Rock and Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve both 40 minutes’ drive
- Swimming pool, kids’ gym and zipwire; communal braai with lagoon views
Riverbend Chalets and Campsite
Umtentweni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful site on the banks of the Mtentweni river
- A few minutes' drive from the beach resort of Umtentweni
- Fishing, braai facilities and canoe hire available on site
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
Wavecrest Holiday Resort
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Quiet eco-friendly and wildlife haven site, 300 metres from the beach
- A 15-minute drive from Amanzimtoti and 30 minutes from Durban
- Pool, play area and games room; tea garden just across the road
Wellvale Resort
KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful bush resort half an hour's drive from KwaDukuza/Stanger
- An hour's drive from game reserves and half an hour from Dolphin Coast
- Great spot for birdwatching and fishing in the Mvoti river
Isinkwe Safaris Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Family-friendly bush site on the stunning Elephant Coast
- Full-day guided safaris in Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Park from the site
- Pool, bar, canteen and regular bush baby feedings
Boelamien Rivercamp
Alldays, Limpopo, South Africa- Peaceful family-friendly site in the South African bushveld
- Top spot for wildlife spotting and stunning African sunsets
- Fishing paradise on the banks of the Limpopo river
Xamarin Guest Farm
Lambert's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa- Surrounded by vineyards five minutes' drive from Lambert's Bay
- Five minutes' drive from the beach and Bird Island Nature Reserve
- Swimming pool, bar, fishing river and braai areas
Valley View Backpackers
Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Family-friendly site on the stunningly scenic Panorama Route
- A 50-minute drive from Kruger National Park, 75 minutes from Nelspruit
- Hot showers, kitchen facilities, bike rental, free tea/coffee, parking
Peace of Eden
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa- Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly site on the scenic Garden Route
- Live alongside nature: baboons, monkeys and bird song around the site
- A 20-minute drive from beaches, watersports and sandboarding
Buyskop Lodge
Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa- Stays on a private game reserve in the foothills of the Waterberg
- A five-minute drive from Bela-Bela, and 70 minutes from Pretoria
- Restaurant, braai facilities, game watching, biking trails and a spa
Inibos Luxury Bush Camp
Marble Hall, Limpopo, South Africa- Stays on a 700-hectare wildlife reserve home to 22 animal species
- Half an hour’s drive from Marblehall and three hours from Johannesburg
- Swimming pool, game drives, hiking, hunting, horse riding and fishing
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