Glamping sites in South Africa

River Cottages Caravan and Camping

• 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

Buyskop Lodge

• 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

De Bos Guest Farm

• 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

Highover Wildlife Sanctuary

• 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

African Safari Lodge

• Accommodation on a peaceful ridge overlooking the Kariega river
• Under an hour's drive from diving, whale watching and sandy beaches
• Game drives, river boat cruises, guided hikes and fishing on site

Glensheiling Caravan Park

• Peaceful site in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Meander
• Waterfront location, with kayaking, fishing and swimming in the lake
• Communal barbecue area, playground and outdoor swimming pool

Arendsnes Holiday and Conference Centre

• 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

The Farm Windhoek

• Peaceful off-grid farm 45 minutes' drive from Bloemfontein
• Hiking trails on site; game drives available on local farm
• Freshwater dam for swims, campfire area and telescope for stargazing

Rivier-Oord Vaalwater

• 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

Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Rocky Drift Private Nature Reserve

• 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

Rubicon Camping

• On the grounds of a historical sandstone school with mountain views
• A 10-minute walk to Rhodes; a 50-minute drive to Tiffindell Ski Resort
• Shop, restaurant and barbecue facilities on site; brewery nearby

Drostdy Overnight Rooms and Caravan Park

• 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

Isinkwe Safaris Bush Camp

• Family-friendly bush site on the stunning Elephant Coast
• Full-day guided safaris in Hluhluwe/Imfolozi Game Park from the site
• Pool, bar, canteen and regular bush baby feedings

Oppi Dam Resort

• Quiet and well-maintained resort in the Little Karoo semi desert
• A 15-minute drive from Oudtshoorn and its famed ostrich farms
• Waterside setting with fishing, canoeing and two pools

Mmabolela

• Camping pitches by the Limpopo River on a private Swartwater reserve
• Mountain biking, horse riding and four-wheel drive safaris from site
• Communal camping kitchen and firepit, plunge pool and star gazing

Thorn Tree Bush Camp

• 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

Mac Mac Forest Retreat

• 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

Gifberg Holiday Farm

• Mountainous site in stunning scenery with Bushman art on the premises
• A 40-minute drive to Vanrhynsdorp; scenic hikes straight from the site
• Swimming pool, garden, coffee shop, fishing and braai facilities

Zonnekus Holiday Resort and Caravan Park

• Family-friendly site half an hour's drive from Cape Town and beaches
• An hour and a half by car from Table Mountain National Park
• Pool with slide; kids' pool; trampolines; shop; café and bar