Forest campgrounds in South Africa
5 bookable campgrounds in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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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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
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
Mutale Drift Pafuri Gate
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Quiet off-grid rural cabin just outside the village of Bende Mutale
- A 10-minute drive from the Pafuri Gate into Kruger National Park
- Covered deck area with braai overlooking the Mutale river
Boelamien Rivercamp
Alldays, Limpopo, South Africa- Peaceful family-friendly site in the South African bushveld
- Top spot for wildlife spotting and stunning African sunsets
- Fishing paradise on the banks of the Limpopo river
Little 5 Camp
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Limpopo glamping site in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve
- Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive; Blyde River Canyon 90 minutes
- Family-friendly safari tents with private kitchens; wildlife on site
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
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
Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Safe and spacious site on a 4000-hectare privately-owned game reserve
- On the outskirts of Hluhluwe; an hour and 20 minutes' drive to the sea
- On the outskirts of Hluhluwe; an hour and 20 minutes' drive to the sea
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
A Day in Africa
Mbaswana, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Small, friendly site 20 minutes' walk from the beach in Sodwana Bay
- Linked to a well-established scuba diving centre
- Excellent restaurant and bar with top-notch local meals and drinks
Woody Cape Nature Lodge
Alexandria, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Rural camping a few minutes' stroll from a spectacular sandy beach
- Access the famed Alexandria Trail straight from the grounds
- Bar, restaurant, braai facilities and two pools
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
Pabala Private Nature Reserve
Lourie, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Private game reserve 15 minutes' drive from the N2 Garden Route
- Half an hour's drive from the beach and watersports at Jeffreys Bay
- Pool, bar, braai area and organised excursions on site
Futululu Caravan Park
Monzi SH, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Site in a wildlife-filled area next to coastal Futululu Forest
- On iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s edge and 20 minutes’ drive to St Lucia
- Game drives and boat trips available to see elephants and whales
Tava Lingwe Game Lodge
Vredefort, Free State, South Africa- 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
Sabie River Camp
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Family resort on the Sabie River and the famed Panorama Route
- A 10-minute drive from Sabie Falls; an hour from Kruger National Park
- Heated rock pool, cold-water pool, open-air bar and playground
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