Nearly wild Tent sites in South Africa

Hippo Farms Camping

Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Quiet pitches by the Komati River 10 minutes’ drive from Komatipoort
Kambaku Golf Course 15 minutes’ drive; Kruger National Park 25 minutes
Fishing, sunset boat cruises and barbecues all available on site

Moretele River Lodge

Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa

Peaceful park by the Moretele river in the Dinokeng Game Reserve
A 40-minute drive north of Pretoria; 45 minutes to Cullinan
Outdoor pool and lake beach for swimming; game drives to book

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

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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

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
Many species of plains game on site including wildebeest and zebra

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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

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

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

Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp

Askham, Northern Cape, South Africa

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

Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping

George, Western Cape, South Africa

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

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, South Africa

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

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Rural site on a 3,000-hectare nature reserve a half-hour from Richmond
11km of river frontage for fishing, swimming and canoeing
Trail maps available for hikes, mountain biking and game drives

Thorn Tree Bush Camp

Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa

Family-friendly site in Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve
An hour’s drive from Pretoria; an hour and a half to Jo’burg
Stargazers’ paradise: top spot for views of the clear night sky

Kareekloof Game Farm

Derby, North West, South Africa

1,400-hectare game farm site 40 minutes from Rustenburg
Spectacular views over the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains
Game drives on site to see 17 species of mammals

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

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

Carolina, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Secluded farm site where mountains and grasslands meet
In a region famed as one of the most biodiverse in the world
Fish for bass and trout in pristine waters

Kouga Wilderness

Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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

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

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

The Travelling Tortoise

De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa

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

8 nearly wild Tent Camping in South Africa

Hippo Farms Camping

Moretele River Lodge

Slievyre Game Farm

CradleLicious Farm Camp

Elevated Valley View Campsite

Transkei Rural Escapes

Beach Farm Camping

Maru Djembe

Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp

Eagle Falls Country Lodge and Camping

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

Thorn Tree Bush Camp

Kareekloof Game Farm

Tweni Lagoon Resort

Rooihoogte Guest Cottage and Camping

Kouga Wilderness

Karoo Gariep Tented Camp

Tava Lingwe Game Lodge

The Travelling Tortoise

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