Nearly wild Tent sites in South Africa

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Kaoxa Campsite

Pontdrift, Limpopo, South Africa

Simple site by a large baobab tree in the wilds of the Limpopo valley
Next to sandstone koppies with fig trees growing into the rocks
A 10-minute drive from Mapungubwe National Park

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

Kouga Wilderness

Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Bush camp on a family farm 40 minutes' drive from Joubertina
In the Baviaanskloof nature reserve for hikes, climbing and fishing
Outdoor swimming pool, playground and communal braai areas

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

Hluhluwe Bush Camp

Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Spacious KwaZulu-Natal site on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
A half-hour drive from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a Big Five park
Open-air pool, braai facilities and farmstall with fresh food

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rural site on a 3,000-hectare nature reserve a half-hour from Richmond
11km of river frontage for fishing, swimming and canoeing
Trail maps available for hikes, mountain biking and game drives

Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp

Askham, Northern Cape, South Africa

Unfenced farm site with swimming pool and views of the Kalahari Desert
Just over an hour's drive from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Private reserve with lookout point, 4x4 trail and sunset game drives

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

DanielsHoogte Private Reserve

Aurora, Western Cape, South Africa

Rural mountaintop site on a working farm with spectacular views
A 15-minute drive to Aurora town and 50 to Velddrif fishing village
Spectacular rock-lined hiking and biking paths around the grounds

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

8 nearly wild Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in South Africa

Hippo Farms Camping

CradleLicious Farm Camp

Slievyre Game Farm

Moretele River Lodge

Elevated Valley View Campsite

Transkei Rural Escapes

Beach Farm Camping

Maru Djembe

Old Mill Drift Guest Farm

Steenbokkie Nature Reserve

Kaoxa Campsite

Op-Die-Plaas Kamp

Kouga Wilderness

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

Hluhluwe Bush Camp

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp

Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping

DanielsHoogte Private Reserve

Mac Mac Forest Retreat

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