Dogs allowed: Tent Campsites in South Africa
7 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South Africa
New 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
New 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
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site one mile out of Springbok town
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
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
New 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
- Near the Kamonande Game Park, home to many species of plains game
New 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
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
Kranzkraal
Sutherland, Northern Cape, South AfricaOld 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
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
Op-Die-Plaas Kamp
Ladismith, Western Cape, South Africa- On a working farm with mountainous scenery and trees all around
- Towerkop Nature Reserve within 10 mins’ drive, Amalienstein in 35 mins
- Play area, barbecues and firepits; hikes straight 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
Kleinzee Caravan Park
Kleinsee, Northern Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly site in an old De Beers mining town
- Wildlife haven in Namaqualand: flowers, birds and seal-watching
- Easy 10-minute walk from sandy beaches
Panorama Chalets and Rest Camp
Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Well-maintained, peaceful site five minutes' drive from Graskop
- A short walk from Graskop Gorge glass lift, zipline and Big Swing
- Stunning Lowveld views from the pool, hiking trail and restaurant
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
La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm
Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful, safe and secure farm site in the KZN mountains
- A 20-minute drive from Volksrust and 45 minutes from Newcastle
- Simple pitches by a river for birdwatching and swimming
Baviaanskloof Uitspan
Willowmore, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Smart and spacious bush site 45 minutes’ drive from Willowmore
- Hiking trails and four-wheel drive routes by the site
- By the Baviaanskloof river, with a rope slide and swimming pool
Pumlani Caravan Park
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Safe and secure site 800 metres from award-winning south coast beaches
- Between Margate and Uvongo, an hour and a half from Durban
- Pool, gardens, playground, trampoline, TV room, tuck shop and braais
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
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

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