The Ultimate South Africa Camping Guide

Tucked away along the banks of the mighty Orange River, The Growcery Camp offers a unique camping experience in the heart of the Northern Cape. With riverside campsites, canoeing adventures, and epic sunset views, it's the perfect spot to unwind and reconnect with nature. We love the camping packages with outdoor shower, swimming across the river to Namibia, and the friendly staff. 

Amenities: Toilets, unique outdoor shower, riverfront, rafting trips, outdoor bar, wifi

Beaverlac is the ultimate south africa camping experience, with crystal-clear mountain streams, shady campsites, and some seriously Instagram-worthy rock pools. This is a personal off-grid favorite of our family, as our kids first cliff jumped into the beautiful pools here! This is a great spot to camp with friends.

Amenities: Camp store with all you need (water, wood, food), rock pools, bathrooms

If camping packages with a touch of luxury is your vibe, look no further than Dwarsberg Trout Hideaway campground. Set amidst vineyards and rolling hills, this campsite offers cozy cottages, private fishing dams, and wine tasting galore. Cheers to that!

Amenities: Three hiking trails (one with waterfall), mountain biking, fly fishing

Get ready to pitch your tent amidst towering mountains and lush vineyards at Slanghoek Mountain Resort. With hiking trails, swimming pools, and wine estates just a stone's throw away, it's the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation. Ultimate South Africa camping at its best!

Amenities: Bathrooms, shower, pools, playground, electricity, stream

Nestled along the picturesque Breede River, Kam'Bati River Resort offers camping with a touch of luxury. With spacious campsites, riverfront access, and a range of activities including swimming, fishing, and ziplining, it's the ultimate family-friendly camping destination.

Amenities: Resort style pool, river, rope swing into river, bathrooms

Set along the tranquil banks of the Keurbooms River, Plettenberg Forever Resorts offers a serene camping experience with stunning river views and easy access to nearby beaches. With a range of water activities and beautiful natural surroundings, it's the perfect escape for nature lovers.

Amenities: Swimming, boating, canoeing, fishing, visiting Plettenberg Bay, beach nearby

Located amidst the rugged beauty of the Cederberg Mountains, Sanddrif Camping offers a true wilderness camping experience. With hiking trails, rock climbing, and scenic drives, it's the perfect base for exploring one of South Africa's most iconic landscapes.

Amenities: Nice campsites, bathrooms, river for swimming, beautiful nature and scenery

Nestled along the banks of the Breede River, Rivierplaas Camping offers a peaceful retreat with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. With spacious campsites, hot showers, and river activities, it's the perfect spot for a relaxing getaway. We had a blast with river activities here!

Amenities: Foefie slide (zip line for Americans) across river, no music allowed, bathrooms, 

What's better than camping? Camping with natural hot springs, of course! The Baths Natural Hot Springs Camping dates back to 1739 and offers a unique camping experience where you can soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters and let your worries melt away.

Amenities: hot springs, bathroom facilities, breathtaking views of Olifants River valley, playground

Situated amidst the rugged beauty of the Du Toitskloof Mountains, Kraalskloof Camping offers a secluded camping experience with breathtaking views and access to hiking trails. It's the perfect spot for adventurers looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Amenities: unique bathrooms & shower, braai (bbq) pit, hot tubs, fresh water swimming, private