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Arch Rock Resort

Plettenberg Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa

Spectacularly set beachfront site with stunning views
Monkeyland primate sanctuary right next door
Clean and up to date amenities including separate ladies' and gents'

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

M'kama

De Vlugt, Western Cape, South Africa

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

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

Chintsa, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Family-run resort in Chintsa, 200 metres from an 8km-long beach
8km from game drives and outdoor activities at a private game reserve
Hiking trail, tractor rides and cable car on site

Merry Pebbles Resort

Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa

On the banks of the Magol River: fish for carp, perch and barbel
Vaalwater setting for stays and overnights on the way to Botswana
Playground, braai facilities, bar, large lawns and a tractor museum

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

Marlu Farm Stays

Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Friendly working farm by the Groot River in South Africa's Karoo
Three renowned nature reserves within just over an hour's drive
Fishing and 4x4 trails on site; home-cooked meals and fresh bread

Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary

Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa

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

Rooidam Campsites

Britstown, Northern Cape, South Africa

Spacious stays on a working Karoo sheep farm in a malaria-free area
Just off the N12, halfway between the Cape Peninsula and Gauteng
Swimming hole, tennis court, braai facilities, walking/cycling trails

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

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

Molalatau Lodge and Campsite

Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa

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

Baviaans Lodge

Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Peaceful, rural site in the Kouga Mountains and Baviaanskloof reserve
A 55-minute drive from Joubertina; woodland walks straight from site
Stone swimming pool, pub and dining room, meals and drinks available

Verbe Caravan Park

Kamieskroon, Northern Cape, South Africa

Privately-owned, family-run park in rural Northern Cape
In Kamieskroon, 40 minutes' drive from Namaqua National Park
Covered and open-air braai facilities; dogs allowed

Wellvale Resort

KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Peaceful bush resort half an hour's drive from KwaDukuza/Stanger
An hour's drive from game reserves and half an hour from Dolphin Coast
Great spot for birdwatching and fishing in the Mvoti river

Wavecrest Holiday Resort

Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Quiet eco-friendly and wildlife haven site, 300 metres from the beach
A 15-minute drive from Amanzimtoti and 30 minutes from Durban
Pool, play area and games room; tea garden just across the road

Witput Country Lodge

Witput, Northern Cape, South Africa

Peaceful farm site on the edge of the scenic Karoo
A 15-minute drive from Hopetown, and an hour from Kimberley
Gazella Game Reserve and Mokala National Park within 40 minutes’ drive

Woodbourne Resort

Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Friendly family-run resort 10 minutes' drive from Knysna town
A short walk from the beach and a kilometre from Knysna Heads
Swimming pool, playground, trampoline and braai facilities on site

Xamarin Guest Farm

Lambert's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Surrounded by vineyards five minutes' drive from Lambert's Bay
Five minutes' drive from the beach and Bird Island Nature Reserve
Swimming pool, bar, fishing river and braai areas

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in South Africa

Arch Rock Resort

Riverbend Chalets and Campsite

M'kama

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

Merry Pebbles Resort

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Marlu Farm Stays

Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary

Rooidam Campsites

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

At The Nest

Molalatau Lodge and Campsite

Baviaans Lodge

Verbe Caravan Park

Wellvale Resort

Wavecrest Holiday Resort

Witput Country Lodge

Woodbourne Resort

Xamarin Guest Farm

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