Tent Camping in South Africa

Porcupine Rest Camp

• Spacious private pitches on the edge of the Klein Swartberg Mountains
• Handy stopover on Route 323 between the N1 and Route 62
• Bar, outdoor swimming pool and camping kit rentals

Kareekloof Game Farm

• 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

A Day in Africa

• Small, friendly site 20 minutes' walk from the beach in Sodwana Bay
• Linked to a well-established scuba diving centre
• Excellent restaurant and bar with top-notch local meals and drinks

Khamkirri

• Award-winning site by the stunning Orange River
• River views from all accommodation areas
• Activities, tour bookings, pool, braais, fishing, bar and restaurant

Modimolle Holiday Resort

• Family holiday park in shady bushveld near Modimolle in Limpopo
• Half an hour’s drive to Thaba Kwena Crocodile Farm and game reserves
• Shared barbecue, swimming pools, sports courts and kids’ entertainment

Molalatau Lodge and Campsite

• Spacious, well-kept bushveld site 10 minutes' drive from Lephalale
• Open-sided wooden bar with views over the Mogol river
• Two swimming pools, baby pool, volleyball court and putting course

Joalani Guest Farm

• Stay on a family-friendly working farm in the stunning Karoo region
• A 20-minute drive from spectacular Three Sisters hikes
• On-site swimming pool to cool down during hot summer months

Witput Country Lodge

• Peaceful farm site on the edge of the scenic Karoo
• A 15-minute drive from Hopetown, and an hour from Kimberley
• Gazella Game Reserve and Mokala National Park within 40 minutes’ drive

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

Kleinzee Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site in an old De Beers mining town
• Wildlife haven in Namaqualand: flowers, birds and seal-watching
• Easy 10-minute walk from sandy beaches

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

Kranzkraal

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

Kroon Lodge

• In wildflower country between the Namaqua National Park and Goegap
• A five-minute drive from Kamisekroon and 45 to Springbok
• Central amenities, general store, curio shop and management 24/7

Thorn Tree Bush Camp

• 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

Tava Lingwe Game Lodge

• 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

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

Harkerville Forest Lodge

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

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