5 Nearly Wild Camping sites & Campgrounds in South Africa
5 bookable campgrounds in South Africa
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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
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
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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
- Near the Kamonande Game Park, home to many species of plains game
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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
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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
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
Kranzkraal
Sutherland, Northern Cape, South Africa
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
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
Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping
George, Western Cape, South Africa- Remote site above the Molen River Gorge in the Kammanassie Valley
- Hikes from site; half an hour's drive from Kammanassie Nature Reserve
- Bar, restaurant, 4x4 driving trails, horse treks and air rifle range
Kareekloof Game Farm
Derby, North West, South Africa- 1,400-hectare game farm site 40 minutes from Rustenburg
- Spectacular views over the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains
- Game drives on site to see 17 species of mammals
Steenbokkie Nature Reserve
Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
- Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
- Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in
La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm
Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful, safe and secure farm site in the KZN mountains
- A 20-minute drive from Volksrust and 45 minutes from Newcastle
- Simple pitches by a river for birdwatching and swimming
Pabala Private Nature Reserve
Lourie, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Private game reserve 15 minutes' drive from the N2 Garden Route
- Half an hour's drive from the beach and watersports at Jeffreys Bay
- Pool, bar, braai area and organised excursions 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
Thorn Tree Bush Camp
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- Family-friendly site in Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve
- An hour’s drive from Pretoria; an hour and a half to Jo’burg
- Stargazers’ paradise: top spot for views of the clear night sky
Khululeka Bushveld Guest Farm
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa- Stay on a small game farm, meet the animals of the Bushveld
- An hour’s drive from Pilansberg Nature Reserve for game and safaris
- Top spot for stargazing and spectacular sunsets
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
Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary
Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa- Small site with pool and mountain views in Witvinger Nature Reserve
- Adventure camping within 50 minutes' drive of Polokwane Game Reserve
- Half an hour from hikes and biking trails in Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
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
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