Student friendly campgrounds in South Africa
10 bookable campsites in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
Inibos Luxury Bush Camp
Marble Hall, Limpopo, South Africa- Stays on a 700-hectare wildlife reserve home to 22 animal species
- Half an hour’s drive from Marblehall and three hours from Johannesburg
- Swimming pool, game drives, hiking, hunting, horse riding and fishing
Little 5 Camp
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Limpopo glamping site in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve
- Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive; Blyde River Canyon 90 minutes
- Family-friendly safari tents with private kitchens; wildlife on site
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
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
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
The Growcery Camp
Vioolsdrift Settlement, Northern Cape, South Africa- On the banks of the Orange River, with spectacular mountain views
- Fishing rod, canoe and kayak rental
- Restaurant, bar, communal meals, braais and a herb and veg garden
Elundini Backpackers
Hogsback, Eastern Cape, South Africa- 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
Peace of Eden
Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa- Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly site on the scenic Garden Route
- Live alongside nature: baboons, monkeys and bird song around the site
- A 20-minute drive from beaches, watersports and sandboarding
Cherry Glamping
Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa- Luxury bell tents in the spectacular Elgin valley
- A 15-minute drive from Grabouw and 90 minutes from Cape Town
- Forest setting with access to cycling, hiking and trail running routes
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
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