Get back to basics and have fun with family and friends this summer at any of these highly rated South African camping and caravanning sites!

Western Cape

1. Wolfkop Camping Villages, Citrusdal

Wolfkop Camping Villages are nestled next to a river in the Citrusdal Valley and are well suited for groups of friends. Not only is there a Marque covering the guest tents but they also supply a kitted out camp kitchen with a fridge, kettle, basic cooking utensils, and a table with chairs. There are plenty of activities available on-site, from renting a kayak and swimming in the river, to walking through lush orchards.  Wolfkop Camping Villages are ideal for those after a glamping experience without the price tag.

2. Dibiki Holiday Resort – Caravan Park, Hartenbos

Dibiki Holiday Resort – Caravan Park is a place that families with children will love! They offer several grassy areas for you to set up camp – as well as 4 more exclusive sites which have their own private ablution facilities. The swimming pool, surrounded by picnic tables, is ideal for those warm summer days. As Dibiki Holiday Resort – Caravan Park is just outside of Hartenbos, you get to enjoy nature while being within driving distance of conveniences such as the mall.

Northern Cape

3. Agama Tented Camp, Namaqualand

Agama Tented Camp is suited for those after a magical flower viewing experience. Watch bucks freely wandering through the Namaqualand landscape and awaken to local bird chirps. Game drives are offered and other site activities include swimming and bird watching, while picnic baskets can be made up at an additional fee. Accommodation consists of tented camps with twin or king-sized beds, private ablutions, and daily servicing of the units. Agama Tented Camp is well suited to those after a touch of luxury.

Limpopo

4. Buffelshoek Safari Camp, Manyeleti Reserve

Buffelshoek Safari Camp is set within Manyeleti Reserve – which shares space with the Kruger National Park – and you stand a good chance of spotting the Big 5 while enjoying a back-to-basics stay. As there is no electricity on-site, gas and paraffin lanterns will light up the evenings, as you sit around a camp fire listening to lions roar in the distance. The Safari Camp is not fenced off, so you will get some gorgeous photographs of wildlife roaming near your camp site. There are 5 raised platforms with thatched roofs that you can set your tent under for protection from the elements. Find out why Buffelshoek Safari Camp is ideal for game lovers.

Free State

5. Shumba Valley Guest Farm, Fouriesburg

Shumba Valley Guest Farm is ideal for those after an adventurous outdoor stay, complete with horse riding, quad biking, photography workshops, and hiking trails. Their camping and caravanning area has room for 70 people, with shared ablution facilities and beautiful views of the Maluti Mountains and valley. Braai areas are available, though the nearby pub is perfect if you feel like a home cooked meal. Electricity is charged separately at R40 a day. Find out what else Shumba Valley Guest Farm offers.

Eastern Cape

6. Quatermain’s Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve

Quatermain’s Camp provides a classic safari experience from days gone by with gorgeous 1920s styled tents on raise platforms. The tents are kitted out with military campaign furnishings that include animal skin rugs and turn of the century safari gear, which all equates to feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. As the camp is within Amakhala Game Reserve, you have the chance to explore your surroundings by going on Big 5 game walks, bush walks, and birding safaris. Find out what else Quatermain’s Camp offers guests.

Mpumalanga

7. Kiaat Caravan Park, Hazyview

Kiaat Caravan Park offers not only a perfect opportunity to visit the Kruger National park, but as they’re on a working citrus farm they’re a bona fide haven with birdlife and natural beauty. They offer 5 camping and caravaning sites, each with power points, and provide enough starter firewood for the first night. A scullary as well as a well-maintained ablution facility is available Find out more.

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