Wild camping: Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in South Africa
5 bookable campsites with tent sites in South Africa
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
Kranzkraal
Sutherland, Northern Cape, South AfricaAdamel Wild Camp
Riversdale, Western 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
Op-Die-Plaas Kamp
Ladismith, Western Cape, South Africa- On a working farm with mountainous scenery and trees all around
- Towerkop Nature Reserve within 10 mins’ drive, Amalienstein in 35 mins
- Play area, barbecues and firepits; hikes straight from the site
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
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
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
Thorn Tree Bush Camp
Hammanskraal, Gauteng, South Africa- 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
DanielsHoogte Private Reserve
Aurora, Western Cape, South Africa- Rural mountaintop site on a working farm with spectacular views
- A 15-minute drive to Aurora town and 50 to Velddrif fishing village
- Spectacular rock-lined hiking and biking paths around the grounds
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
Hluhluwe Bush Camp
Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- Spacious KwaZulu-Natal site on the edge of iSimangaliso Wetland Park
- A half-hour drive from Hluhluwe iMfolozi Park, a Big Five park
- Open-air pool, braai facilities and farmstall with fresh food
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
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
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