Tent Campsites in South Africa with fires allowed
11 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site a kilometre and a half from Springbok town centre
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
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
Hippo Farms Camping
Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Quiet pitches by the Komati River 10 minutes’ drive from Komatipoort
- Kambaku Golf Course 15 minutes’ drive; Kruger National Park 25 minutes
- Fishing, sunset boat cruises and barbecues all available on site
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
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Impala Game Ranch
Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa- Bushveld campsite 35 minutes’ drive from Cullinan in Gauteng
- Nyathi Gate to Dinokeng Game Reserve 10 minutes’ drive
- Hardstanding pitches with private showers; pool and shooting range
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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
Bokloof Guest Farm
Studtis, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Friendly remote farm site in South Africa's Eastern Cape
- In the middle of the mountainous Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
- Swimming pond, hikes and 4x4 trails from the 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dimalachite River Lodge
Parys, Free State, South Africa- Well-maintained private park on the banks of the Vaal river
- A 20-minute drive from the towns of Parys and Vredefort
- Fishing, outdoor pool, kayak hire and site-organised rafting trips
Mmabolela
Swartwater, Limpopo, South Africa- Camping pitches by the Limpopo River on a private Swartwater reserve
- Mountain biking, horse riding and four-wheel drive safaris from site
- Communal camping kitchen and firepit, plunge pool and star gazing
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
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
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
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