Forest: Campgrounds in South Africa
6 bookable campsites 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
New FavouriteLittle 5 Camp
Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa- Limpopo glamping site in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve
- Kruger National Park 45 minutes’ drive; Blyde River Canyon 90 minutes
- Family-friendly safari tents with private kitchens; wildlife on site
- Favourite
Op-i-Plaas Bush Camp
Ohrigstad, Mpumalanga, South Africa- Rural bush site off the R36 15 minutes' drive from Ohrigstad
- Handy stopover for travellers on the Panorama Route
- Artist-owned site with sculptures and other works on display
New FavouriteHarriets 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
- 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, shared barbecue and stargazing on site
- 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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Thabaphaswa Mountain Sanctuary
Mokopane, Limpopo, South Africa- Small site with pool and mountain views in Witvinger Nature Reserve
- Adventure camping within 50 minutes' drive of Polokwane Game Reserve
- Half an hour from hikes and biking trails in Percy Fyfe Nature Reserve
- Favourite
Marlu Farm Stays
Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, South Africa- Friendly working farm by the Groot River in South Africa's Karoo
- Three renowned nature reserves within just over an hour's drive
- Fishing and 4x4 trails on site; home-cooked meals and fresh bread
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Loch Maree Guest Farm and Field Camp
Askham, Northern Cape, South Africa- Unfenced farm site with swimming pool and views of the Kalahari Desert
- Just over an hour's drive from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
- Private reserve with lookout point, 4x4 trail and sunset game drives
- 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
Arch Rock Resort
Plettenberg Bay, Northern Cape, South Africa - Favourite
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
- Favourite
Steenbokkie Nature Reserve
Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa- Family site on a working farm and private nature reserve
- Hikers' and bikers' haven: a 30-minute drive from Karoo National Park
- Meet the farm animals, and the springbok and wildebeest that wander in
- 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
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
- Favourite
Xamarin Guest Farm
Lambert's Bay, Western Cape, South Africa- Surrounded by vineyards five minutes' drive from Lambert's Bay
- Five minutes' drive from the beach and Bird Island Nature Reserve
- Swimming pool, bar, fishing river and braai areas
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Mmabolela
Swartwater, Limpopo, South Africa- 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