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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Karoo Gariep Tented Camp
Hanover, Northern Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly campsite located in a nature reserve in Hanover
- See rare bird species and hippos in the site surroundings
- Go swimming and fishing on the Karoo river
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
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
Tweni Lagoon Resort
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Small family-friendly waterside resort at Umtentweni in KwaZulu-Natal
- Leopard Rock and Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve both 40 minutes’ drive
- Swimming pool, kids’ gym and zipwire; communal braai with lagoon views
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
Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve
Touws River, Western Cape, South Africa- Stay on a private nature reserve in the Karoo
- Adventurers’ paradise: 4x4, hiking, biking and climbing
- Top spot for stargazing
Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort
Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
Mbizi Game Lodge and Spa
Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa- Smart bush resort 20 minutes' drive from Bela-Bela
- A 15-minute drive from activities and spa days at Warmbaths resort
- Indoor and outdoor pools, miniature golf, spa, bars and restaurant
Newlands Country Lodge
Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa- For overnights and short-term stays on the outskirts of Kimberley
- Smallholding with 4x4 hire and guided tours
- Undercover parking, 24/7 security, braais and firelighter/wood sales
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