Tent Campsites in South Africa
10 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South Africa Sorted by our favourites
New FavouriteMoretele River Lodge
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- Peaceful park by the Moretele river in the Dinokeng Game Reserve
- A 40-minute drive north of Pretoria; 45 minutes to Cullinan
- Outdoor pool and lake beach for swimming; game drives to book
- Favourite
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
New FavouriteBusa 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
New FavouriteHarriets 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
- Favourite
River Cottages Caravan and Camping
Riastuine AH, North West, South Africa- Peaceful spot on the banks of the Vaal River with fishing and canoeing
- Parys half an hour’s walk; Johannesburg one hour and 20 minutes’ drive
- Three swimming pools; barbecues and lapas; cafés and shops in Parys
- Favourite
Maru Djembe
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Campsite in untamed bushveld near Hoedspruit in Limpopo province
- A 45-minute drive to Kruger National Park and Blyde Dam river cruises
- Swimming pool, wildlife walks and stargazing on site; communal braai
- Favourite
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site one mile out of Springbok town
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Solitude on Somerset
Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa- maintained grass lawn. basic ablutions
- motorcycle and bicycle campers welcome
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Thorn Tree Bush Camp
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- Family-friendly site in Dinokeng Big Five Game Reserve
- An hour’s drive from Pretoria; an hour and a half to Jo’burg
- Stargazers’ paradise: top spot for views of the clear night sky
- Favourite
De Bos Guest Farm
Montagu, Western Cape, South Africa- Scenic site at the foot of the spectacular Langeberg mountains
- In the town of Montagu, famed for its rock climbing routes
- Swimming pool, playground, shared kitchen and braai drums on site
- Favourite
Dimalachite River Lodge
Parys, Free State, South Africa- Well-maintained private park on the banks of the Vaal river
- A 20-minute drive from the towns of Parys and Vredefort
- Fishing, outdoor pool, kayak hire and site-organised rafting trips
- Favourite
River Goose Camp Site
Bonnievale, Western Cape, South Africa- Pretty farm site on the River Breede, set among lush green nature
- Under 15 minutes’ drive to Bonnievale and 30 to Robertson Wine Valley
- Swimming, canoeing, fishing and birdwatching available at the park
- Favourite
Futululu Caravan Park
Monzi SH, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Site in a wildlife-filled area next to coastal Futululu Forest
- On iSimangaliso Wetland Park’s edge and 20 minutes’ drive to St Lucia
- Game drives and boat trips available to see elephants and whales
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Amanzimlotzi Riverside Bush Camp
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Small family-run bushveld site on the banks of the Klaserie river
- Kruger National Park tours available on site
- Plunge pool, kitchen and covered eating lapa
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Drostdy Overnight Rooms and Caravan Park
Potchefstroom, North West, South Africa- Family-friendly site less than 10 minutes' drive from Potchefstroom
- A 30-minute drive from a wildlife reserve and 90 minutes from Jo'berg
- Haven for cyclists, trekkers and explorers
- Favourite
Rivier-Oord Vaalwater
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa- On the banks of the Magol River: fish for carp, perch and barbel
- Vaalwater setting for stays and overnights on the way to Botswana
- Playground, braai facilities, bar, large lawns and a tractor museum