Family friendly Tent Campsites in South Africa
12 bookable campsites with tent pitches in South Africa
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Hippo Farms Camping
Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Quiet pitches by the Komati River 10 minutes’ drive from Komatipoort
- Kambaku Golf Course 15 minutes’ drive; Kruger National Park 25 minutes
- Fishing, sunset boat cruises and barbecues all available on site
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site a kilometre and a half from Springbok town centre
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
Moretele 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
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
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
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
Elevated Valley View Campsite
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa- Back to basics Limpopo wild camping site with stunning views
- A 20-minute drive to Vaalwater; 25 minutes to Jugomaro Predator Park
- Many species of plains game on site including wildebeest and zebra
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Impala Game Ranch
Cullinan, Gauteng, South Africa- Bushveld campsite 35 minutes’ drive from Cullinan in Gauteng
- Nyathi Gate to Dinokeng Game Reserve 10 minutes’ drive
- Hardstanding pitches with private showers; pool and shooting range
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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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
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, shared barbecue and stargazing on site
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
Bokloof Guest Farm
Studtis, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Friendly remote farm site in South Africa's Eastern Cape
- In the middle of the mountainous Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve
- Swimming pond, hikes and 4x4 trails from the site
Fynbos Guest Farm
Wolseley, Western Cape, South Africa- Family-friendly rural site on a working farm spread over 67 hectares
- A 15-min drive from Ceres fruit farms and less than an hour from Paarl
- Plunge pools, playground and braai areas on site
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
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
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
Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort
Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaAmapondo Backpackers
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Stunningly scenic hillside site on South Africa’s Wild Coast
- Five minutes’ walk from a sandy beach; 10 minutes’ drive from town
- Sundowner trips, guided excursions, bar, restaurant and music events
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
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