Campgrounds in East South Africa with Fires Allowed

Kouga Wilderness

• Bush camp on a family farm 40 minutes' drive from Joubertina
• In the Baviaanskloof nature reserve for hikes, climbing and fishing
• Outdoor swimming pool, playground and communal braai areas

Nguni Moon Tepee Camp

• Glamping site five minutes' drive from Underberg
• Close to day trips through the Sani Pass to Lesotho
• Well-equipped kitchen plus braai area and firepit with firewood

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

Pabala Private Nature Reserve

• 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

Woody Cape Nature Lodge

• 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

Baviaans Lodge

• 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

Geckos Place

• Peaceful site next to a five-kilometre beach on the Agate Terrace
• Half an hour's drive from whale watching in Port St Johns
• Close to popular hiking, fishing and birdwatching spots

Solitude on Somerset

Amapondo Backpackers

• Stunningly scenic hillside site on South Africa’s Wild Coast
• Five minutes’ walk from a sandy beach; 10 minutes’ drive from town
• Sundowner trips, guided excursions, bar, restaurant and music events

Pumlani Caravan Park

• 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

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

• 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

Panorama Chalets and Rest Camp

• Well-maintained, peaceful site five minutes' drive from Graskop
• A short walk from Graskop Gorge glass lift, zipline and Big Swing
• Stunning Lowveld views from the pool, hiking trail and restaurant

Kiaat Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes from spectacular Kruger National Park
• Big Five safaris, horseback tours, outdoor activities within 15 mins
• Swimming pool, playground and braai facilities for guests

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

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