1 star and above: Campgrounds in South Africa
3 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Areena Riverside Resort
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly campsite on the Eastern Cape’s Kwelera River
- Glen Eden Lagoon 10 minutes’ drive and East London half an hour
- Quad biking, archery and abseiling; meet-and-greet Abby the giraffe
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
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
Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge
Hartbeespoort, North West, South Africa- Peaceful family place in Hartbeespoort, 15 minutes’ drive from the dam
- Elephant, monkey and lion animal parks all within half an hour’s walk
- Heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa and playground all on site
African Safari Lodge
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa- 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
Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort
Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaDimalachite River Lodge
Parys, Free State, South Africa- Well-maintained private park on the banks of the Vaal river
- A 20-minute drive from the towns of Parys and Vredefort
- Fishing, outdoor pool, kayak hire and site-organised rafting trips
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
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
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
Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp
Askham, Northern Cape, South Africa- Unfenced farm site with swimming pool and views of the Kalahari Desert
- Just over an hour's drive from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Private reserve with lookout point, 4x4 trail and sunset game drives
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
Ou Skool Guest House
Keimoes, Northern Cape, South Africa- Spacious guesthouse and site surrounded by lush vineyards
- A 25-minute drive to Keimoes village and 40 minutes from Upington town
- Bar-restaurant, second-hand bookshop, farm stall, wifi and coffee shop
Woodbourne Resort
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa- Friendly family-run resort 10 minutes' drive from Knysna town
- A short walk from the beach and a kilometre from Knysna Heads
- Swimming pool, playground, trampoline and braai facilities on site
Karoo Gariep Tented Camp
Hanover, Northern Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly campsite located in a nature reserve in Hanover
- See rare bird species and hippos in the site surroundings
- Go swimming and fishing on the Karoo river
Highover Wildlife Sanctuary
Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
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
Drostdy Overnight Rooms and Caravan Park
Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa- Family-friendly site less than 10 minutes' drive from Potchefstroom
- A 30-minute drive from a wildlife reserve and 90 minutes from Jo'berg
- Haven for cyclists, trekkers and explorers
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
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