Student friendly campgrounds in South Africa
7 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
Busa House
White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Well-maintained and peaceful campsite in Mpumalanga’s White River
- On the Panorama Route; Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive
- Private facilities and kitchens; pool and play area in leafy gardens
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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
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Shumba Camping Site
Mahikeng, North West, South Africa- Secure and family-friendly site in Lokaleng, North West Province
- Mafikeng Game Reserve and the Botswana border 40 minutes’ drive
- Setswana dishes served in the restaurant; pool and quad bike hire
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
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
Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp
Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Rural bush site off the R36 15 minutes from Ohrigstad
- Handy stopover for travellers on the Panorama Route
- Artist-owned site with sculptures and other works on display
Bokloof Guest Farm
Studtis, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Friendly remote farm site in South Africa's Eastern Cape
- In the middle of the mountainous Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
- Swimming pond, hikes and 4x4 trails from the site
Spinlea Farm
Greyton, Western Cape, South Africa- Peaceful, simple and spacious Western Cape farm site
- A 20-minute drive to Greyton; 45 minutes to Franschhoek
- Trail runs, mountain biking and swimming dam on site
Ukholo Lodge
Citrusdal, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site in the spectacular Fynbos belt of the Western Cape
- Explorers’ dream: hiking, biking, driving trails within 30 minutes
- Paradise for tipplers: vineyards and breweries within easy reach
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
Khululeka Bushveld Guest Farm
Rustenburg, North West, South Africa- Stay on a small game farm, meet the animals of the Bushveld
- An hour’s drive from Pilansberg Nature Reserve for game and safaris
- Top spot for stargazing and spectacular sunsets
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
Enjo Nature Farm
Clanwilliam, Western Cape, South Africa- Pet-friendly guest farm on a spur of the stunning Cape Flower Route
- An hour from Clanwilliam and 30 minutes from Sevilla Rock Art Trail
- Spring-fed pool, hiking and biking trails, braai areas, honesty bar
Kam'Bati River Resort
Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly site on the banks of the Breede river
- Restaurant/bar, miniature golf and outdoor swimming pool
- Near to national park, nature reserve and wineries
Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
Di Bus Stop Guestfarm
Clarens, Free State, South Africa- Peaceful site on the edge of a dam, just off the R712 near Clarens
- In the Golden Gate National Park, with lots of activities on site
- Coffee shop, tea garden, art gallery, braai areas and playground
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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