Playground: Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in South Africa

At The Nest

• Garden-filled 21-hectare site just off the Friendly N6 Route
• A 10-minute drive from Aliwal North and two hours from Bloemfontein
• Retro-style diner on site for breakfasts, meals and drinks

De Bos Guest Farm

• Scenic site at the foot of the spectacular Langeberg mountains
• In the town of Montagu, famed for its rock climbing routes
• Swimming pool, playground, shared kitchen and braai drums on site

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

Fynbos Guest Farm

• 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

Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Wavecrest Holiday Resort

• Quiet eco-friendly and wildlife haven site, 300 metres from the beach
• A 15-minute drive from Amanzimtoti and 30 minutes from Durban
• Pool, play area and games room; tea garden just across the road

Glensheiling Caravan Park

• Peaceful site in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander
• Waterfront location, with kayaking, fishing and swimming in the lake
• Communal barbecue area, playground and outdoor swimming pool

Buyskop Lodge

• 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

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

Red Sands Country Lodge

• 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

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

Kam'Bati River Resort

• Family-friendly site on the banks of the Breede river
• Restaurant/bar, miniature golf and outdoor swimming pool
• Near to national park, nature reserve and wineries

Hluhluwe Bush Camp

• Spacious KwaZulu-Natal site on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• A half-hour drive from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a Big Five park
• Open-air pool, braai facilities and farmstall with fresh food

Modimolle Holiday Resort

• 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

Imhoff Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site by the beach, 20 mins' walk from Kommetjie centre
• Cape Town and Table Mountain National Park within 40 minutes' drive
• TV room, games room, playground and built-in braai facilities