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Meijersrust Farm

De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa

Spacious farm site at the foot of the Swartberg mountains
A 10-minute drive from Meiringspoort waterfall; Oudtshoorn 30 minutes
A family-run working farm in the Klein Karoo; wild swimming possible

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

Merry Pebbles Resort

Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Friendly resort in Mpumalanga province, by the Sabie River
Waterfall walks and mountain biking trails within 15 minutes' drive
Heated and cold pools, restaurant, liquor store and mini market

Amapondo Backpackers

Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

Chintsa, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

Baviaans Lodge

Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

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

Mac Mac Forest Retreat

Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Peaceful forest camp with trails to Mac Mac Falls
Within 25 minutes of God's Window and Mount Sheba Nature Reserve
An hour's drive from the Kruger National Park's Phabeni gate

Joalani Guest Farm

Murraysburg, Western Cape, South Africa

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

Boelamien Rivercamp

Alldays, Limpopo, South Africa

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

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

Molalatau Lodge and Campsite

Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa

Spacious, well-kept bushveld site 10 minutes' drive from Lephalale
Open-sided wooden bar with views over the Mogol river
Two swimming pools, baby pool, volleyball court and putting course

M'kama

De Vlugt, Western Cape, South Africa

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

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

Ngata Safari Lodge

Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa

Smart, easily accessed resort 25 minutes' drive from Hammanskraal
Next to the Dinokeng Game Reserve for game drives and balloon flights
Smart restaurant on site with breakfasts and home-smoked meats

At The Nest

Rouxville, Free State, South Africa

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

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

Buyskop Lodge

Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa

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

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

Arch Rock Resort

Plettenberg Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa

Spectacularly set beachfront site with stunning views
Monkeyland primate sanctuary right next door
Clean and up to date amenities including separate ladies' and gents'

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in South Africa

Meijersrust Farm

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

Merry Pebbles Resort

Amapondo Backpackers

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

Baviaans Lodge

Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge

Mac Mac Forest Retreat

Joalani Guest Farm

Boelamien Rivercamp

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

Molalatau Lodge and Campsite

M'kama

Red Sands Country Lodge

Ngata Safari Lodge

At The Nest

Riverbend Chalets and Campsite

Buyskop Lodge

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

Arch Rock Resort

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