Family friendly Camping sites & Campgrounds in Eastern Cape

Swallowtail Country Estate

• Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
• Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
• Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area

Woody Cape Nature Lodge

• Rural camping a few minutes' stroll from a spectacular sandy beach
• Access the famed Alexandria Trail straight from the grounds
• Bar, restaurant, braai facilities and two pools

Kingfisher Cottages

• Self-contained cottages with sea views on the Agate Terrace
• Half an hour's drive or short ferry ride from Port St Johns
• Well-equipped kitchens, plus outdoor area with portable barbecue

Amapondo Backpackers

• Stunningly scenic hillside site on South Africa’s Wild Coast
• Five minutes’ walk from a sandy beach; 10 minutes’ drive from town
• Sundowner trips, guided excursions, bar, restaurant and music events

Kouga Wilderness

• Bush camp on a family farm 40 minutes' drive from Joubertina
• In the Baviaanskloof nature reserve for hikes, climbing and fishing
• Outdoor swimming pool, playground and communal braai areas

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

• Family-run resort in Chintsa, 200 metres from an 8km-long beach
• 8km from game drives and outdoor activities at a private game reserve
• Hiking trail, tractor rides and cable car on site

Baviaanskloof Uitspan

• Smart and spacious bush site 45 minutes’ drive from Willowmore
• Hiking trails and four-wheel drive routes by the site
• By the Baviaanskloof river, with a rope slide and swimming pool

Baviaans Lodge

• Peaceful, rural site in the Kouga Mountains and Baviaanskloof reserve
• A 55-minute drive from Joubertina; woodland walks straight from site
• Stone swimming pool, pub and dining room, meals and drinks available

Bokloof Guest Farm

• 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

Solitude on Somerset

Elundini Backpackers

• Eco-friendly rural site in Elundini, high in the Amatola mountains
• Half an hour's drive from Hogsback
• Community activities including bread baking and Xhosa language lessons

Jesa Caravan Park

• Small site with private bathrooms in South Africa's Eastern Cape
• Fishing, watersports, wildlife and walks within 10 minutes' drive
• Individual barbecue areas; firewood, water and ice sold on site

African Safari Lodge

• Accommodation on a peaceful ridge overlooking the Kariega river
• Under an hour's drive from diving, whale watching and sandy beaches
• Game drives, river boat cruises, guided hikes and fishing on site

Yellowwood Forest

Geckos Place

• Peaceful site next to a five-kilometre beach on the Agate Terrace
• Half an hour's drive from whale watching in Port St Johns
• Close to popular hiking, fishing and birdwatching spots

Pearson Park Resort

• Family resort in Colchester with stunning views of the Sundays River
• Less than 10 minutes' drive from the entrance to Addo Elephant Park
• Cruises, canoeing and fishing trips organised from the site

Rubicon Camping

• On the grounds of a historical sandstone school with mountain views
• A 10-minute walk to Rhodes; a 50-minute drive to Tiffindell Ski Resort
• Shop, restaurant and barbecue facilities on site; brewery nearby

Bushwillow Camping

• Wooded bush area near Kenton on South Africa's smashing Sunshine coast
• A short drive to the Kariega Game Reserve and lots of good beaches
• Lots of trees, open space and a playground