Student friendly campgrounds in South Africa
10 bookable campgrounds in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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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
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
Busa House
White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Well-maintained and peaceful campsite in Mpumalanga’s White River
- On the Panorama Route; Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive
- Private facilities and kitchens; pool and play area in leafy gardens
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
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
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
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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
Spinlea Farm
Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa- Peaceful, simple and spacious Western Cape farm site
- A 20-minute drive to Greyton; 45 minutes to Franschhoek
- Trail runs, mountain biking and swimming dam on 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
Inibos Luxury Bush Camp
Marble Hall, Limpopo, South Africa- Stays on a 700-hectare wildlife reserve home to 22 animal species
- Half an hour’s drive from Marblehall and three hours from Johannesburg
- Swimming pool, game drives, hiking, hunting, horse riding and fishing
Ukholo Lodge
Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site in the spectacular Fynbos belt of the Western Cape
- Explorers’ dream: hiking, biking, driving trails within 30 minutes
- Paradise for tipplers: vineyards and breweries within easy reach
Pumlani Caravan Park
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Safe and secure site 800 metres from award-winning south coast beaches
- Between Margate and Uvongo, an hour and a half from Durban
- Pool, gardens, playground, trampoline, TV room, tuck shop and braais
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
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
Isinkwe Safaris Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Family-friendly bush site on the stunning Elephant Coast
- Full-day guided safaris in Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Park from the site
- Pool, bar, canteen and regular bush baby feedings
Numbi Caravan Park
Hazyview, Mpumalanga, South Africa- 10-hectare site set in subtropical garden surrounds
- A 15-minute drive to Kruger National Park; 45 to Blyde River Canyon
- Outdoor pool, bar-restaurant, shared kitchen and 24-hour security
Pearson Park Resort
Colchester, Eastern Cape, South Africa- 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
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
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
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