Dog Friendly Tent Camping in South Africa
7 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in South Africa
Areena Riverside Resort
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly campsite on the Eastern Cape’s Kwelera River
- Glen Eden Lagoon 10 minutes’ drive and East London half an hour
- Quad biking, archery and abseiling; meet-and-greet Abby the giraffe
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site one mile out of Springbok town
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
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Elevated Valley View Campsite
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa- Back to basics Limpopo wild camping site with stunning views
- A 20-minute drive to Vaalwater; 25 minutes to Jugomaro Predator Park
- Near the Kamonande Game Park, home to many species of plains game
Maru Djembe
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Campsite in untamed bushveld near Hoedspruit in Limpopo province
- A 45-minute drive to Kruger National Park and Blyde Dam river cruises
- Swimming pool, wildlife walks, shared barbecue and stargazing on site
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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
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
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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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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
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
Kranzkraal
Sutherland, Northern Cape, South AfricaOp-Die-Plaas Kamp
Ladismith, Western Cape, South Africa- 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
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
Geckos Place
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa- 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
Gifberg Holiday Farm
Vanrhynsdor, Western Cape, South Africa- Mountainous site in stunning scenery with Bushman art on the premises
- A 40-minute drive to Vanrhynsdorp; scenic hikes straight from the site
- Swimming pool, garden, coffee shop, fishing and braai facilities
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
Sabie River Camp
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Family resort on the Sabie River and the famed Panorama Route
- A 10-minute drive from Sabie Falls; an hour from Kruger National Park
- Heated rock pool, cold-water pool, open-air bar and playground
Boelamien Rivercamp
Alldays, Limpopo, South Africa- Peaceful family-friendly site in the South African bushveld
- Top spot for wildlife spotting and stunning African sunsets
- Fishing paradise on the banks of the Limpopo river
Steenbokkie Nature Reserve
Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
- Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
- Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in
Solitude on Somerset
Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South AfricaGlensheiling Caravan Park
Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful site in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander
- Waterfront location, with kayaking, fishing and swimming in the lake
- Communal barbecue area, playground and outdoor swimming pool
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