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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

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

Oppi Dam Resort

Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa

Quiet and well-maintained resort in the Little Karoo semi desert
A 15-minute drive from Oudtshoorn and its famed ostrich farms
Waterside setting with fishing, canoeing and two pools

Numbi Caravan Park

Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa

10-hectare site set in subtropical garden surrounds
A 15-minute drive to Kruger National Park; 45 to Blyde River Canyon
Outdoor pool, bar-restaurant, shared kitchen and 24-hour security

The Travelling Tortoise

De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa

Off-grid eco retreat six and a half kilometres from De Rust
Set in the Klein Karoo area with spectacular views
Outdoor pool and modern shower and toilet block

The Wild Farm Backpackers

George, Western Cape, South Africa

Hilltop site on the Garden Route with stunning ocean/mountain views
A 10-minute drive from the beach and the Wilderness National Park
Bar and woodfired pizzas, braii area, communal kitchen and TV lounge

Baviaanskloof Uitspan

Willowmore, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

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

Witput Country Lodge

Witput, Northern Cape, South Africa

Peaceful farm site on the edge of the scenic Karoo
A 15-minute drive from Hopetown, and an hour from Kimberley
Gazella Game Reserve and Mokala National Park within 40 minutes’ drive

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

Pearson Park Resort

Colchester, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

Pumlani Caravan Park

Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Safe and secure site 800 metres from award-winning south coast beaches
Between Margate and Uvongo, an hour and a half from Durban
Pool, gardens, playground, trampoline, TV room, tuck shop and braais

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

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

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

Riastuine AH, North West, South Africa

Peaceful spot on the banks of the Vaal River with fishing and canoeing
Parys half an hour’s walk; Johannesburg one hour and 20 minutes’ drive
Three swimming pools; barbecues and lapas; cafés and shops in Parys

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

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa

On the banks of the Magol River: fish for carp, perch and barbel
Vaalwater setting for stays and overnights on the way to Botswana
Playground, braai facilities, bar, large lawns and a tractor museum

Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve

Touws River, Western Cape, South Africa

Stay on a private nature reserve in the Karoo
Adventurers’ paradise: 4x4, hiking, biking and climbing
Top spot for stargazing

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

Carolina, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Private nature reserve with direct access to the Joubert Spruit river
A five-minute drive to Elands River Falls and 15 to Emgwenya town
Campfires and barbecues allowed; natural water supply on site

Tent campgrounds in South Africa

Thorn Tree Bush Camp

Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp

Oppi Dam Resort

Numbi Caravan Park

The Travelling Tortoise

The Wild Farm Backpackers

Baviaanskloof Uitspan

Pabala Private Nature Reserve

Witput Country Lodge

Peace of Eden

Pearson Park Resort

Pumlani Caravan Park

Red Sands Country Lodge

Riverbend Chalets and Campsite

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

River Goose Camp Site

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

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