Campgrounds for backpackers in South Africa
2 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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
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
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
Kosi Bay Casitas
Manguzi, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
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
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
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
Arch Rock Resort
Plettenberg Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa- Arch Rock Resort has an unique camping experience!
- With beachfront views and indigenous trees as surroundings.
- Clean and up to date amenities including separate ladies' and gents'
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
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
Buyskop Lodge
Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa- Stays on a private game reserve in the foothills of the Waterberg
- A five-minute drive from Bela-Bela, and 70 minutes from Pretoria
- Restaurant, braai facilities, game watching, biking trails and a spa
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
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
Steenbokkie Nature Reserve
Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
- Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
- Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in
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
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
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
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
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
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
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