Tent Camping in South Africa
5 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in South Africa
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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
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River Cottages Caravan and Camping
Riastuine AH, North West, South Africa- Peaceful spot on the banks of the Vaal River with fishing and canoeing
- Parys half an hour’s walk; Johannesburg one hour and 20 minutes’ drive
- Three swimming pools; barbecues and lapas; cafés and shops in Parys
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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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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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Meijersrust Farm
De Rust, Western Cape, South Africa- Spacious farm site at the foot of the Swartberg mountains
- A 10-minute drive from Meiringspoort waterfall; Oudtshoorn 30 minutes
- A family-run working farm in the Klein Karoo; wild swimming possible
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Citrus Creek
Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa- 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
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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
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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
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Arch Rock Resort
Plettenberg Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa- Spectacularly set beachfront site with stunning views
- Monkeyland primate sanctuary right next door
- Clean and up to date amenities including separate ladies' and gents'
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Wavecrest Holiday Resort
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Quiet eco-friendly and wildlife haven site, 300 metres from the beach
- A 15-minute drive from Amanzimtoti and 30 minutes from Durban
- Pool, play area and games room; tea garden just across the road
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Baviaanskloof Uitspan
Willowmore, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Smart and spacious bush site 45 minutes’ drive from Willowmore
- Hiking trails and four-wheel drive routes by the site
- By the Baviaanskloof river, with a rope slide and swimming pool
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Woodbourne Resort
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa- 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
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Marlu Farm Stays
Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, South Africa- 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
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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
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Inibos Luxury Bush Camp
Marble Hall, Limpopo, South Africa- Stays on a 700-hectare wildlife reserve home to 22 animal species
- Half an hour’s drive from Marblehall and three hours from Johannesburg
- Swimming pool, game drives, hiking, hunting, horse riding and fishing
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Peace of Eden
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa- Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly site on the scenic Garden Route
- Live alongside nature: baboons, monkeys and bird song around the site
- A 20-minute drive from beaches, watersports and sandboarding
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Baviaans Lodge
Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa- 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
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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
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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
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Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge
Hartbeespoort, North West, South Africa- 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
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