Glamping parks in South Africa

Old Mill Drift Guest Farm

• 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

Newlands Country Lodge

• 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

Tuff Top Estates

• Peaceful site on the banks of the Renosterspruit river
• A 20-minute drive from central Bloemfontein; 10 minutes from airport
• Well-kept gardens with swimming pool and lots of space to play games

Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge

• Peaceful family place in Hartbeespoort, 15 minutes’ drive from the dam
• Elephant, monkey and lion animal parks all within half an hour’s walk
• Heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa and playground all on site

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

• 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

Kosi Bay Casitas

• Well-located resort a 30-minute walk to Lake Nhlange in Kosi Bay
• A 20-minute drive to Manguzi and 25 to the iSimangaliso Wetland Park
• Restaurant, kitchen, pool and bar plus organised boat and 4x4 trips

Bundu Camp

• Spacious rural Free State site 10 minutes' drive from Ventersburg
• A 15-minute drive from game drives in Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve
• On the banks of the Sand River for walks, fishing and swimming

Pafuri Rivercamp

• Secluded bush camp on the banks of the Mutale River
• A 15-minute drive from Kruger National Park
• Fishing, tubing and birding walks from site; bar, restaurant and pool

Elundini Backpackers

• Eco-friendly rural site in Elundini, high in the Amatola mountains
• Half an hour's drive from Hogsback
• Community activities including bread baking and Xhosa language lessons

Swallowtail Country Estate

• Peaceful site in the village of Hogsback, just off the R345
• Easy access to walking trails and waterfalls in Hogsback State Forest
• Indoor braai area with pool table and darts; outdoor play area

Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping

• Remote site above the Molen River Gorge in the Kammanassie Valley
• Hikes from site; half an hour's drive from Kammanassie Nature Reserve
• Bar, restaurant, 4x4 driving trails, horse treks and air rifle range

Isinkwe Safaris Bush Camp

• 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

The Travelling Tortoise

• Off-grid eco retreat six and a half kilometres from De Rust
• Set in the Klein Karoo area with spectacular views
• Outdoor pool and modern shower and toilet block

Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp

• Unfenced farm site with swimming pool and views of the Kalahari Desert
• Just over an hour's drive from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
• Private reserve with lookout point, 4x4 trail and sunset game drives

Fynbos Guest Farm

• Family-friendly rural site on a working farm spread over 67 hectares
• A 15-min drive from Ceres fruit farms and less than an hour from Paarl
• Plunge pools, playground and braai areas on site

Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary

• 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

The Growcery Camp

• On the banks of the Orange River, with spectacular mountain views
• Fishing rod, canoe and kayak rental
• Restaurant, bar, communal meals, braais and a herb and veg garden

Op-Die-Plaas Kamp

• On a working farm with mountainous scenery and trees all around
• Towerkop Nature Reserve within 10 mins’ drive, Amalienstein in 35 mins
• Play area, barbecues and firepits; hikes straight from the site