Campgrounds for backpackers in South Africa
3 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
Slievyre Game Farm
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Stands on a 5000-acre game farm 20 minutes' drive from Estcourt
- More than 70 km of trail on the farm for walking, quad biking or 4WD
- Outdoor pool and play area on site; guided game drives available
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
Verbe Caravan Park
Kamieskroon, Northern Cape, South Africa- Privately-owned, family-run park in rural Northern Cape
- In Kamieskroon, 40 minutes' drive from Namaqua National Park
- Covered and open-air braai facilities; dogs allowed
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
Pafuri Rivercamp
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Secluded bush camp on the banks of the Mutale River
- A 15-minute drive from the Kruger National Park
- Fishing, tubing and birding walks from site; bar, restaurant and pool
Harriets Venture
Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa- Small, scenic Limpopo campsite at the foot of the Kransberg mountains
- A 10-minute drive to the entrance gate for Marakele National Park
- Swimming pool, shared fire pit and lots of space for kids to play
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
Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary
Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa- Small site with pool and mountain views in Witvinger Nature Reserve
- Adventure camping within 50 minutes' drive of Polokwane Game Reserve
- Half an hour from hikes and biking trails in Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
La Belle Esperance Adventure Farm
Charlestown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful, safe and secure farm park in the KZN mountains
- A 20-minute drive from Volksrust and 45 minutes from Newcastle
- Simple stands by a river for birdwatching and swimming
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
Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre
Chintsa, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Family-run resort in Chintsa, 200 metres from an 8km-long beach
- 8km from game drives and outdoor activities at a private game reserve
- Hiking trail, tractor rides and cable car on site
Isinkwe Safaris Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Family-friendly bush site on the stunning Elephant Coast
- Full-day guided safaris in Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Park from the site
- Pool, bar, canteen and regular bush baby feedings
Khamkirri
Kakamas, Northern Cape, South Africa- Award-winning site by the stunning Orange River
- River views from all accommodation areas
- Activities, tour bookings, pool, braais, fishing, bar and restaurant
Kranzkraal
Sutherland, Northern Cape, South Africa- We are a working farm and believe the transformative power of nature
- Unforgettable echo-friendly stay designed to reconnect with yourself
- Cozy cottages to Wild Camping, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes
Mutale Drift Pafuri Gate
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Quiet off-grid rural cabin just outside the village of Bende Mutale
- A 10-minute drive from the Pafuri Gate into Kruger National Park
- Covered deck area with braai overlooking the Mutale river
Kaoxa Campsite
Pontdrift, Limpopo, South Africa- Simple site by a large baobab tree in the wilds of the Limpopo valley
- Next to sandstone koppies with fig trees growing into the rocks
- A 10-minute drive from Mapungubwe National Park
Rooidam Campsites
Britstown, Northern Cape, South Africa- Spacious stays on a working Karoo sheep farm in a malaria-free area
- Just off the N12, halfway between the Cape Peninsula and Gauteng
- Swimming hole, tennis court, braai facilities, walking/cycling trails
A Day in Africa
Mbaswana, KwaZulu-Natal, South 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
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 park
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