Budget Tent Campsites in South Africa
3 bookable campsites with tent pitches 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
Slievyre Game Farm
Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Pitches on a 5000-acre game farm 20 minutes' drive from Estcourt
- More than 70 km of trail on site 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
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
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
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
A Day in Africa
Mbaswana, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Small, friendly site 20 minutes' walk from the beach in Sodwana Bay
- Linked to a well-established scuba diving centre
- Excellent restaurant and bar with top-notch local meals and drinks
Isinkwe Safaris Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
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
Boelamien Rivercamp
Alldays, Limpopo, South Africa- Peaceful family-friendly site in the South African bushveld
- Top spot for wildlife spotting and stunning African sunsets
- Fishing paradise on the banks of the Limpopo river
Valley View Backpackers
Graskop, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Family-friendly site on the stunningly scenic Panorama Route
- A 50-minute drive from Kruger National Park, 75 minutes from Nelspruit
- Hot showers, kitchen facilities, bike rental, free tea/coffee, parking
Verbe Caravan Park
Kamieskroon, Northern Cape, South Africa- Privately-owned, family-run park in rural Northern Cape
- In Kamieskroon, 40 minutes' drive from Namaqua National Park
- Covered and open-air braai facilities; dogs allowed
Harriets Venture
Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa- Small, scenic Limpopo site at the foot of the Kransberg mountains
- A 10-minute drive to the entrance gate for Marakele National Park
- Swimming pool, shared firepit and lots of space for kids to play
Pafuri Rivercamp
Bende Mutale, Limpopo, South Africa- Secluded bush camp on the banks of the Mutale River
- A 15-minute drive from Kruger National Park
- Fishing, tubing and birding walks from site; bar, restaurant and pool
Highover Wildlife Sanctuary
Richmond, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- 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
Buyskop Lodge
Bela-Bela, Limpopo, South Africa- 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
Kareekloof Game Farm
Derby, North West, South Africa- 1,400-hectare game farm site 40 minutes from Rustenburg
- Spectacular views over the foothills of the Magaliesberg mountains
- Game drives on site to see 17 species of mammals
Kaoxa Campsite
Pontdrift, Limpopo, South Africa- Simple site by a large baobab tree in the wilds of the Limpopo valley
- Next to sandstone koppies with fig trees growing into the rocks
- A 10-minute drive from Mapungubwe National Park
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
Khamkirri
Kakamas, Northern Cape, South Africa- Award-winning site by the stunning Orange River
- River views from all accommodation areas
- Activities, tour bookings, pool, braais, fishing, bar and restaurant
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