Campgrounds near a lake or mountain in South Africa
6 bookable campgrounds 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
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
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
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
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
Red Sands Country Lodge
Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful Kalahari site just off Highway 14, 10 minutes from Kuruman
- Game drives, mountain bike routes and hikes in a large private reserve
- Restaurant, bar, swimming pool and private braai facilities
River Goose Camp Site
Bonnievale, Western Cape, South Africa- Pretty farm site on the River Breede, set among lush green nature
- Under 15 minutes’ drive to Bonnievale and 30 to Robertson Wine Valley
- Swimming, canoeing, fishing and birdwatching available at the park
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
Fynbos Guest Farm
Wolseley, Western Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly rural site on a working farm spread over 67 hectares
- A 15-min drive from Ceres fruit farms and less than an hour from Paarl
- Plunge pools, playground and braai areas on site
Nguni Moon Tepee Camp
Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Glamping site five minutes' drive from Underberg
- Close to day trips through the Sani Pass to Lesotho
- Well-equipped kitchen plus braai area and firepit with firewood
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
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
Bokloof Guest Farm
Studtis, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Friendly remote farm site in South Africa's Eastern Cape
- In the middle of the mountainous Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
- Swimming pond, hikes and 4x4 trails from the site
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
Mmabolela
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
Pafuri Rivercamp
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Secluded bush camp on the banks of the Mutale River
- A 15-minute drive from Kruger National Park
- Fishing, tubing and birding walks from site; bar, restaurant and pool
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