Dog Friendly Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in South Africa
8 bookable campsites with tent sites in 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
Springbok Caravan Park
Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful site one mile out of Springbok town
- Deep in Namaqualand; excellent stopover for trips to and from Namibia
- Pool and laundry services on site; well-maintained facilities
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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
- Near the Kamonande Game Park, home to many species of plains game
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
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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
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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
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
Kranzkraal
Sutherland, Northern Cape, South Africa
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
Amapondo 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
The Farm Windhoek
Maselspoort, Free State, South Africa- 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
Bundu Camp
Ventersburg, Free State, South Africa- Spacious rural Free State site 10 minutes' drive from Ventersburg
- A 15-minute drive from game drives in Willem Pretorius Nature Reserve
- On the banks of the Sand River for walks, fishing and swimming
Molalatau Lodge and Campsite
Lephalale, Limpopo, South Africa- Spacious, well-kept bushveld site 10 minutes' drive from Lephalale
- Open-sided wooden bar with views over the Mogol river
- Two swimming pools, baby pool, volleyball court and putting course
Rivier-Oord Vaalwater
Vaalwater, Limpopo, South Africa- 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
Joalani Guest Farm
Murraysburg, Western Cape, South Africa- Stay on a family-friendly working farm in the stunning Karoo region
- A 20-minute drive from spectacular Three Sisters hikes
- On-site swimming pool to cool down during hot summer months
Witput Country Lodge
Witput, Northern Cape, South Africa- Peaceful farm site on the edge of the scenic Karoo
- A 15-minute drive from Hopetown, and an hour from Kimberley
- Gazella Game Reserve and Mokala National Park within 40 minutes’ drive
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
Shangrila Innibos Country Lodge
Hartbeespoort, North West, South Africa- Peaceful family place in Hartbeespoort, 15 minutes’ drive from the dam
- Elephant, monkey and lion animal parks all within half an hour’s walk
- Heated outdoor pool, restaurant, spa and playground all on site
At The Nest
Rouxville, Free State, South Africa- Garden-filled 21-hectare site just off the Friendly N6 Route
- A 10-minute drive from Aliwal North and two hours from Bloemfontein
- Retro-style diner on site for breakfasts, meals and drinks
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