Glamping parks in South Africa

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

Marlu Farm Stays

• Friendly working farm by the Groot River in South Africa's Karoo
• Three renowned nature reserves within just over an hour's drive
• Fishing and 4x4 trails on site; home-cooked meals and fresh bread

Bateleur Nature Reserve

• Peaceful resort in a large nature reserve half an hour from Modimolle
• Spot giraffes, zebra, wildebeest and other wildlife in the park
• Hiking trails and swimming pool on site

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

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

Mutale Drift Pafuri Gate

• 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

Bonamanzi Game Reserve

• 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

Citrus Creek

• Friendly-family resort on the banks of the Olifants, 2h from Cape Town
• Book horse-riding treks on the site's friendly horses
• Braai area, play area and communal room: 9-hole golf course opposite

Woodbourne Resort

• 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

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

Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort

• 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

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

Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Xamarin Guest Farm

• Surrounded by vineyards five minutes' drive from Lambert's Bay
• Five minutes' drive from the beach and Bird Island Nature Reserve
• Swimming pool, bar, fishing river and braai areas

Amanzimlotzi Riverside Bush Camp

• Small family-run bushveld site on the banks of the Klaserie river
• Kruger National Park tours available on site
• Plunge pool, kitchen and covered eating lapa

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

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