Student friendly campgrounds in South Africa
10 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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CradleLicious Farm Camp
Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa- Quiet site 10 minutes drive from the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind
- Maropeng visitor hub 10 minutes’ drive; Bothongo Wondercave 15 minutes
- Café, restaurant and chill-out area; fishing and stargazing available
Slievyre Game Farm
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Pitches on a 5000-acre game farm 20 minutes' drive from Estcourt
- More than 70 km of trail on site for walking, quad biking or 4WD
- Outdoor pool and play area on site; guided game drives available
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
Busa House
White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Well-maintained and peaceful campsite in Mpumalanga’s White River
- On the Panorama Route; Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive
- Private facilities and kitchens; pool and play area in leafy gardens
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
DeKotzenhof Camp
Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Quiet family-friendly site in the Mpumalanga village of Wakkerstroom
- Wakkerstroom wetlands 20 minutes’ walk; Zaaihoek Dam 20 minutes’ drive
- Braai and restaurant; deli and art gallery; mini-golf and trampoline
Spinlea Farm
Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa- Peaceful, simple and spacious Western Cape farm site
- A 20-minute drive to Greyton; 45 minutes to Franschhoek
- Trail runs, mountain biking and swimming dam on site
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Transkei Rural Escapes
Mbabakazi, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Quiet adults-only bush camp with mountain views in the wild Transkei
- Nqancule River walks nearby; cliff caves to explore
- Off-grid wild campsite with breakfast and dinner available
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
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Shumba Camping Site
Mahikeng, North West, South Africa- Secure and family-friendly site in Lokaleng, North West Province
- Mafikeng Game Reserve and the Botswana border 40 minutes’ drive
- Setswana dishes served in the restaurant; pool and quad bike hire
Old Mill Drift Guest Farm
Clarens, Free State, South Africa- Remote site deep in the stunningly scenic Maluti mountains
- Huge site with off-roading trails, hiking paths and river for fishing
- Top spot for stargazing, with clear night skies
Citrus Creek
Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa- Friendly-family resort on the banks of the Olifants, 2h from Cape Town
- Book horse-riding treks on the site's friendly horses
- Braai area, play area and communal room: 9-hole golf course opposite
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
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
Cherry Glamping
Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa- Luxury bell tents in the spectacular Elgin valley
- A 15-minute drive from Grabouw and 90 minutes from Cape Town
- Forest setting with access to cycling, hiking and trail running routes
Di Bus Stop Guestfarm
Clarens, Free State, South Africa- Peaceful site on the edge of a dam, just off the R712 near Clarens
- In the Golden Gate National Park, with lots of activities on site
- Coffee shop, tea garden, art gallery, braai areas and playground
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
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
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
Rubicon Camping
Rhodes, Eastern Cape, South Africa- On the grounds of a historical sandstone school with mountain views
- A 10-minute walk to Rhodes; a 50-minute drive to Tiffindell Ski Resort
- Shop, restaurant and barbecue facilities on site; brewery nearby
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