Tent Camping in East South Africa with fires allowed
6 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in East South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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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
DeKotzenhof Camp
Wakkerstroom, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Quiet family-friendly site in the Mpumalanga village of Wakkerstroom
- Wakkerstroom wetlands 20 minutes’ walk; Zaaihoek Dam 20 minutes’ drive
- Braai and restaurant; deli and art gallery; mini-golf and trampoline
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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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
Solitude on Somerset
Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South AfricaRocky 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
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
Rubicon Camping
Rhodes, Eastern Cape, South Africa- On the grounds of a historical sandstone school with mountain views
- A 10-minute walk to Rhodes; a 50-minute drive to Tiffindell Ski Resort
- Shop, restaurant and barbecue facilities on site; brewery nearby
Jesa Caravan Park
Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Small site with private bathrooms in South Africa's Eastern Cape
- Fishing, watersports, wildlife and walks within 10 minutes' drive
- Individual barbecue areas; firewood, water and ice sold on site
Amapondo Backpackers
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Stunningly scenic hillside site on South Africa’s Wild Coast
- Five minutes’ walk from a sandy beach; 10 minutes’ drive from town
- Sundowner trips, guided excursions, bar, restaurant and music events
Pabala Private Nature Reserve
Lourie, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Private game reserve 15 minutes' drive from the N2 Garden Route
- Half an hour's drive from the beach and watersports at Jeffreys Bay
- Pool, bar, braai area and organised excursions on site
Panorama Chalets and Rest Camp
Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa- 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
Pumlani Caravan Park
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Safe and secure site 800 metres from award-winning south coast beaches
- Between Margate and Uvongo, an hour and a half from Durban
- Pool, gardens, playground, trampoline, TV room, tuck shop and braais
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
Wellvale Resort
KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful bush resort half an hour's drive from KwaDukuza/Stanger
- An hour's drive from game reserves and half an hour from Dolphin Coast
- Great spot for birdwatching and fishing in the Mvoti river
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
Mac Mac Forest Retreat
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Peaceful forest camp with trails to Mac Mac Falls
- Within 25 minutes of God's Window and Mount Sheba Nature Reserve
- An hour's drive from the Kruger National Park's Phabeni gate
Mountain Splendour Eco-Resort
Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
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