Tent Campsites in East South Africa
7 bookable campsites with tent pitches in East South Africa
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Areena Riverside Resort
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly campsite on the Eastern Cape’s Kwelera River
- Glen Eden Lagoon 10 minutes’ drive and East London half an hour
- Quad biking, archery and abseiling; meet-and-greet Abby the giraffe
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve
Emgwenya, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Private nature reserve with direct access to the Joubert Spruit river
- A five-minute drive to Elands River Falls and 15 to Emgwenya town
- Campfires and barbecues allowed; natural water supply on site
Geckos Place
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site next to a five-kilometre beach on the Agate Terrace
- Half an hour's drive from whale watching in Port St Johns
- Close to popular hiking, fishing and birdwatching spots
Woody Cape Nature Lodge
Alexandria, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Rural camping a few minutes' stroll from a spectacular sandy beach
- Access the famed Alexandria Trail straight from the grounds
- Bar, restaurant, braai facilities and two pools
Baviaans Lodge
Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful, rural site in the Kouga Mountains and Baviaanskloof reserve
- A 55-minute drive from Joubertina; woodland walks straight from site
- Stone swimming pool, pub and dining room, meals and drinks available
Bushwillow Camping
Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Wooded bush area near Kenton on South Africa's smashing Sunshine coast
- A short drive to the Kariega Game Reserve and lots of good beaches
- Lots of trees, open space and a playground
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
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
Hluhluwe Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Spacious KwaZulu-Natal site on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- A half-hour drive from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a Big Five park
- Open-air pool, braai facilities and farmstall with fresh food
Sabie River Camp
Sabie, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Family resort on the Sabie River and the famed Panorama Route
- A 10-minute drive from Sabie Falls; an hour from Kruger National Park
- Heated rock pool, cold-water pool, open-air bar and playground
Margate Caravan Park
Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Peaceful family site 20 minutes’ walk from the beach
- Surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving within 15 minutes’ drive
- An hour and a half’s drive from Durban city centre
Kouga Wilderness
Joubertina, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Bush camp on a family farm an hour's drive from Joubertina
- In the Baviaanskloof nature reserve for hikes, climbing and fishing
- Outdoor swimming pool, playground and communal braai areas
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
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