Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in South Africa

DanielsHoogte Private Reserve

• 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

Hluhluwe Bush Camp

• 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

Bokloof Guest Farm

• 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

Mac Mac Forest Retreat

• 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

Country Park Caravan and Camping

• Countryside setting on the outskirts of Johannesburg
• Half an hour from Cradle of Humankind and several game reserves
• Outdoor pool, play area, indigenous garden and small-game viewing

Swallowtail Country Estate

• Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
• Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
• Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area

Molalatau Lodge and Campsite

• Spacious, well-kept bushveld site 10 minutes' drive from Lephalale
• Open-sided wooden bar with views over the Mogol river
• Two swimming pools, baby pool, volleyball court and putting course

Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Tava Lingwe Game Lodge

• Luxury game lodge over 170 hectares of farmland
• Game drives and lion tours available directly from the lodge
• Two pools and a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner

Elundini Backpackers

• Eco-friendly rural site in Elundini, high in the Amatola mountains
• Half an hour's drive from Hogsback
• Community activities including bread baking and Xhosa language lessons

Enjo Nature Farm

• Pet-friendly guest farm on a spur of the stunning Cape Flower Route
• An hour from Clanwilliam and 30 minutes from Sevilla Rock Art Trail
• Spring-fed pool, hiking and biking trails, braai areas, honesty bar

Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary

• 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

Margate Caravan Park

• Peaceful family site 20 minutes’ walk from the beach
• Surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving within 15 minutes’ drive
• An hour and a half’s drive from Durban city centre

The Farm Windhoek

• Peaceful off-grid farm 45 minutes' drive from Bloemfontein
• Hiking trails on site; game drives available on local farm
• Freshwater dam for swims, campfire area and telescope for stargazing

Merry Pebbles Resort

• Friendly resort in Mpumalanga province, by the Sabie River
• Waterfall walks and mountain biking trails within 15 minutes' drive
• Heated and cold pools, restaurant, liquor store and mini market

M'kama

• Secluded riverside bush site in the Western Cape mountains
• Kammanassie Reserve 15 mins; Knysna Forest and Elephant Park 1.5 hour
• 40 minutes to shops and pubs in Uniondale

Mmabolela

• 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

Pearson Park Resort

• Family resort in Colchester with stunning views of the Sundays River
• Less than 10 minutes' drive from the entrance to Addo Elephant Park
• Cruises, canoeing and fishing trips organised from the site

Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort

• Stunning family resort located in a slice of Drakensberg paradise
• Mountain bike hire and trails on site for running and cycling
• Spectacular mountain views, large open spaces and park-like grounds

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

• 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