The best available Campgrounds to stay near South Africa

May 2, 2023 Florencio Paulino

From the verdant Garden Route to the sub-tropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s landscapes are as diverse as its attractions. There's something for everyone, whether you want to sip sauvignon blanc in Stellenbosch, explore Johannesburg, or spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park.
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1. Thakadu River Camp

D53, Thakadu Gate, Madikwe Game Reserve 1688 South Africa
Excellent
76%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 555 reviews

Thakadu River Camp

Back to the Bush in style

Reviewed By kpbarnhoorn

Great experience all round;- service, food, location, accommodation. Lots of animals close to the lodge, visible from the pool deck or seating area @ the watering hole. Make sure you have a beanie for the game drives. Can be quite chilly.

2. Mdluli Safari Lodge

Numbi Gate and Pretoriuskop Rest Camp Hazyview, Mpumalanga, Kruger National Park 1242 South Africa
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 103 reviews

Mdluli Safari Lodge

Sawubona, welcome to Mdluli Safari Lodge! Mdluli Safari Lodge is the story of one man’s vision for the land, and for the Mdluli people. Today this land is significant for many reasons. We invite you to be part of our story – a tale of the wonder and beauty of the Kruger National Park, the authentic charm of Siswati tradition, and a deep-rooted commitment to conservation. The lodge is located inside the south-western region of the Kruger National Park, a 5 hour drive from Gauteng and accessible via a private road from Numbi Gate – the closest gate from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Mdluli Safari Lodge will ensure a relaxing luxury tented experience where you can connect with nature. Savour meals around the open flames of the boma fire. Spot wildlife from the swimming pool, deck, restaurant, and bar. Enjoy Big Five game drives and walks with experienced guides. Mdluli Safari Lodge is a sustainable tourism initiative, and a proud partnership with the local Mdluli Community, who receive direct and indirect socio-economic benefits. This means it's a story where you feel good, but also leave goodness behind!

Mdluli is top notch!

Reviewed By zzixor1

Wow! Mdluli lived up to our expectations. It was a quieter time of the year, a bit colder but amazing. There are always ways to improve but we had a 5 star experience. Staff, team, check in, Safari guides were all excellent and communication was great. The food, service, tent accomodations were fantastic! Out tent/room was beautiful and overlooked the bush. You will likely see animals on the road to the lodge. We saw giraffe from our room on our 2nd night. We suggest preparing for the weather, dressing warm as the temps do drop and it gets cold in May. There has been a bit of rain and there has not been a dry season. We still viewed all the Big 5 and even a LOT more than that. If time and weather permit, do the late or all day safari. It was great at night! We loved our stay and flew over 15hrs to get there from the U.S. It was one of our best vacations!

3. ATKV Eiland Spa

Eiland Road Hans Merensky Nature Reserve, Letsitele 0885 South Africa
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 673 reviews

ATKV Eiland Spa

Relax and enjoy true hospitality at our refuge in Limpopo. On the southern banks of the Letaba River, only 68 km east of Tzaneen in the province of Limpopo, lies ATKV Eiland Spa in the heart of the Hans Merensky nature reserve. Eiland Spa, with its year-round warm, sunny weather and diverse natural beauty, is one of the most popular resorts in South Africa. With its variety of self-catering accommodation, recreational facilities and activities, restaurant and healing hydro-spa, ATKV Eiland Spa is the ideal place for the entire family to come and relax. The serene tranquillity and peaceful silence of the Bushveld surroundings create the ideal atmosphere for positive and imaginative business planning and team building.

Visit to ATKV Eiland

Reviewed By AE472

This was our first visit to the Eiland and hopefully not the last. It was really a great vacation and a fantastic resort. Would recommend it to anybody who would like to just get away from everything and have a rest.

4. Rukiya Safari Camp

Wild Rivers Private Nature Reserve #21, Kruger National Park 1380 South Africa
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 178 reviews

Rukiya Safari Camp

Beautiful safari lodge

Reviewed By daanc987

A wonderfully located safari lodge, sleeping in safari tents with everything you need, beds are comfortable. Service is great and food is good. Safari’s are spread over two private reserves and there is a possibility to see the big-5.

5. Inverdoorn Game Reserve

Cape Winelands, Ceres, Witzenberg Municipality 6835 South Africa
Excellent
56%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 641 reviews

Inverdoorn Game Reserve

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Reviewed By annahF719NH

Visited Inverdoorn in May 2022 during our stay in Cape Town. We had such a wonderful experience. We stayed at Khughana (5 star tent). We saw all the big 5 animals but best of all - our pool got a daily visit by the elephants (using it as a water hole). ? above expectations!!! We went on all game drives offered and also on the late night drive seeing the beautiful star heaven. If you go - don’t miss this. The star heaven is so clear and spectacular. The food was great! Best of all - the barbecue that the rangers made for us the last night. Loved it! A big thank you ? from Sweden ??

6. Merry Pebbles Resort

Merry Pebbles Resort Old Lydenburg road, Sabie 1260 South Africa
Excellent
46%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 254 reviews

Merry Pebbles Resort

3 star family resort offering self-catering, B&B accommodation as well as caravan or camping sites on the banks of the Sabie River. 1km from the village Sabie. Free Wi-F, heated and cold water pools, with water slides, trampolines, play park, tennis and hiking as well as mountain bike trails. Restaurant and general store on site. No motorcycles or quad bikes are permitted.

Rosa Goosen 0825544478

Reviewed By goosenrosa

We choosed a family gathering with the best and clean resort. The river and mountain helped reminding us of God's nature. The trout and otter's at dundown suprised us with their amazing jumping up from the river. What an amazing ecpierance.

7. Xanatseni Private Camp

Farm Fife 44 Portion 6, Kruger National Park 1380 South Africa
Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 158 reviews

Xanatseni Private Camp

Xanatseni Private Camp is a thatched camp which provides absolute comfort while retaining the charm and ambiance of a bygone safari era. The camp is situated within the Savanna Biome which covers 32% of South Africa. With an outdoor swimming pool, numerous lounges and a bar equipped with a flat screen TV for sport enthusiasts, Xanatseni caters for all types of guests.

AMAZING

Reviewed By CRLsrating

This place was absolutely amazing. Ross, Joe, and Tenielle were the best hosts and rangers. The rooms were extremely nice, and definitely more than the three stars they advertised. The food and service were impeccable. We could not have asked for better service and a better group of people to work with. They made us feel like family.

8. Shindzela Tented Camp

Johnniesdale Farm Greater Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park 1380 South Africa
Excellent
85%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 556 reviews

Shindzela Tented Camp

Shindzela, named after the honey badger in the Shangaan language, is an unfenced tented camp within the world-renowned Timbavati Private Game Reserve forming part of the Greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. Our safari style tents are situated under thatch (grass roof) structures and can be made up in either twin or double-bedded accommodation. Enjoy your morning coffee on your wooden deck or freshen up in your semi open en-suite bathroom (shower, W.C. and hand-basin) We strive to offer an affordable wildlife safari during which you can explore the African wilderness on game drives in open 4x4 vehicles (don’t forget your sunscreen) and/or on foot during a walking safari. Our safari activities are conducted by professional, knowledgeable and fully qualified guides. The camp can accommodate a maximum of 16 guests in total, (8 safari tents) where you will be treated with our warm South African hospitality, a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy and soak up the true African wilderness

Di & Warren Vickers enjoyed another visit to Shindzela Tented Camp

Reviewed By BushLovers4ever

Shindzela is an awsome and very comfortable 8 tented camp with bathrooms en suite. Casual and homely vibe. The food is always pleasant and plentiful. We had 2 warm days out of 3 - cold front and rain were passing over then. Always pack warm clothes just in case! All staff members are friendly and helpful. A very relaxed atmosphere in the lounge and boma area and around the pool. Great view on to the drinking spot for the game. Lots of time to relax and also get to know the other guests. Really enjoy staying at Shindzela.

9. Orange River Rafting Lodge by Country Hotels

Plot 24, Kotzeshoop Road Kotzehoop, Vioolsdrif 8246 South Africa
Excellent
43%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
7%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 173 reviews

Orange River Rafting Lodge by Country Hotels

Orange River Rafting Lodge is located on the banks of the Orange River, haven to numerous bird species. The resort is situated in lovely surroundings, 10km from the cross-border to Namibia on the N7, on a small Lucerne farm in Vioolsdrift. We offer self-catering chalets, campsites and river rafting at affordable rates in a peaceful atmosphere filled with beautiful river views. Chalets are fully equipped with en-suite bathroom with shower, private braai area, air-conditioned, can accommodate up to four persons and bedding is included. The kitchen area is equipped with a refrigerator with freezer, microwave oven, electronic kettle, cutlery and crockery. Caravan and camping sites are private and grassed with a power point, light and a Braai area. Each campsite has an undercover camp kitchen with a table and benches and a sink with running water on a private lawn. Neat and comfortable ablutions blocks with hot water showers are close to all campsites.

Awesome Orange River Experience

Reviewed By Kamari d

We really enjoyed our stay at Orange river Country lodge. The Manager Pieter really looked after us. It was a true orange river experience - perfect for friends. The camping site was lovely with grass and reeds. The food was delicious. The dogs were great! The manager made a special arrangement for us to view soccer late at night.

10. Monzi Safari Lodge

M11 First Avenue, St Lucia 3936 South Africa
Excellent
75%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Monzi Safari Lodge

Private and comfortable

Reviewed By sbolt634651

This was our second stop on our honeymoon and really was a great find! The only negative is that Monzi is not in the hub of St Lucia, but what makes up for it is the privacy of the apartments, which are completely secluded and well maintained. I'd rather drive a few km's to get to St Lucia than stay in a bnb right next to someone else. Definitely won't be disappointed.

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