Tent campgrounds in South Africa

Riverbend Chalets and Campsite

• 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

Steenbokkie Nature Reserve

• 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

Kroon Lodge

• In wildflower country between the Namaqua National Park and Goegap
• A five-minute drive from Kamisekroon and 45 to Springbok
• Central amenities, general store, curio shop and management 24/7

Gifberg Holiday Farm

• Mountainous site in stunning scenery with Bushman art on the premises
• A 40-minute drive to Vanrhynsdorp; scenic hikes straight from the site
• Swimming pool, garden, coffee shop, fishing and braai facilities

Boelamien Rivercamp

• 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

Thorn Tree Bush Camp

• 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

Joalani Guest Farm

• Stay on a family-friendly working farm in the stunning Karoo region
• A 20-minute drive from spectacular Three Sisters hikes
• On-site swimming pool to cool down during hot summer months

Zonnekus Holiday Resort and Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site half an hour's drive from Cape Town and beaches
• An hour and a half by car from Table Mountain National Park
• Pool with slide; kids' pool; trampolines; shop; café and bar

M'kama

• Secluded riverside bush site in the Western Cape mountains
• Kammanassie Reserve 15 mins; Knysna Forest and Elephant Park 1.5 hour
• 40 minutes to shops and pubs in Uniondale

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

• Secluded farm site where mountains and grasslands meet
• In a region famed as one of the most biodiverse in the world
• Fish for bass and trout in pristine waters

Kareekloof Game Farm

• 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

Klipspringer Guest Farm

Tuff Top Estates

• Peaceful site on the banks of the Renosterspruit river
• A 20-minute drive from central Bloemfontein; 10 minutes from airport
• Well-kept gardens with swimming pool and lots of space to play games

Wellvale Resort

• 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

Amanzimlotzi Riverside Bush Camp

• Small family-run bushveld site on the banks of the Klaserie river
• Kruger National Park tours available on site
• Plunge pool, kitchen and covered eating lapa

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

Onrust Wild Camping

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

• Rural site on a 3,000-hectare nature reserve a half-hour from Richmond
• 11km of river frontage for fishing, swimming and canoeing
• Trail maps available for hikes, mountain biking and game drives

A Day in Africa

• Small, friendly site 20 minutes' walk from the beach in Sodwana Bay
• Linked to a well-established scuba diving centre
• Excellent restaurant and bar with top-notch local meals and drinks

Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort