Tent Campsites in South Africa
11 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South Africa
New FavouriteMoretele 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
- Favourite
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
New FavouriteBusa 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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
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 FavouriteHarriets Venture
Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa- Small, scenic Limpopo site at the foot of the Kransberg mountains
- A 10-minute drive to the entrance gate for Marakele National Park
- Swimming pool, shared firepit and lots of space for kids to play
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Klipspringer Guest Farm
Modimolle, Limpopo, South Africa - Favourite
Solitude on Somerset
Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
River Goose Camp Site
Bonnievale, Western Cape, South Africa- Pretty farm site on the River Breede, set among lush green nature
- Under 15 minutes’ drive to Bonnievale and 30 to Robertson Wine Valley
- Swimming, canoeing, fishing and birdwatching available at the park
- Favourite
Rinkhalskop Safari Lodge
Marble Hall, Limpopo, South Africa - Favourite
Imhoff Caravan Park
Kommetjie, Western Cape, South Africa- 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
- Favourite
Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort
Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Favourite
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
- Favourite
Bushwillow Camping
Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Wooded bush area near Kenton on South Africa's smashing Sunshine coast
- A short drive to the Kariega Game Reserve and lots of good beaches
- Lots of trees, open space and a playground
- Favourite
Bundu Camp
Ventersburg, Free State, South Africa- Spacious rural Free State site 10 minutes' drive from Ventersburg
- A 15-minute drive from game drives in Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve
- On the banks of the Sand River for walks, fishing and swimming