Nearly wild camping in South Africa
7 bookable campsites in South Africa
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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
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
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
Elevated Valley View Campsite
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa- Back to basics Limpopo wild camping site with stunning views
- A 20-minute drive to Vaalwater; 25 minutes to Jugomaro Predator Park
- Many species of plains game on site including wildebeest and zebra
Little 5 Camp
Gravelotte, Limpopo, South Africa- Limpopo site next to the Selati river, on the road to Phalaborwa
- A 35-minute drive from the Phalaborwa Gate at Kruger National Park
- Family-friendly safari tents with private kitchens; wildlife on site
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
Moretele River Lodge
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- Peaceful park by the Moretele river in the Dinokeng Game Reserve
- A 40-minute drive north of Pretoria; 45 minutes to Cullinan
- Outdoor pool and lake beach for swimming; game drives to book
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
Khamkirri
Kakamas, Northern Cape, South Africa- Award-winning site by the stunning Orange River
- River views from all accommodation areas
- Activities, tour bookings, pool, braais, fishing, bar and restaurant
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
Steenbokkie Nature Reserve
Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
- Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
- Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in
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
Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping
George, Western Cape, South Africa- Remote site above the Molen River Gorge in the Kammanassie Valley
- Hikes from site; half an hour's drive from Kammanassie Nature Reserve
- Bar, restaurant, 4x4 driving trails, horse treks and air rifle range
Pafuri Rivercamp
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Secluded bush camp on the banks of the Mutale River
- A 15-minute drive from Kruger National Park
- Fishing, tubing and birding walks from site; bar, restaurant and pool
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
Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary
Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa- Small site with pool and mountain views in Witvinger Nature Reserve
- Adventure camping within 50 minutes' drive of Polokwane Game Reserve
- Half an hour from hikes and biking trails in Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
Porcupine Rest Camp
Laingsburg, Western Cape, South Africa- Spacious private pitches on the edge of the Klein Swartberg Mountains
- Handy stopover on Route 323 between the N1 and Route 62
- Bar, outdoor swimming pool and camping kit rentals
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
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
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