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We selected these camp sites based on several online travel ratings websites, specifically paying attention to the comments by parents.
EASTERN CAPE
1. Areena Riverside Resort (4-star)
Where is it? 30km east of East London
Kids will love: Games room, animal touch farm, playground, swimming pool (with kids pool), trampoline and adventure village with abseiling, paintball, quad bikes and more.
Mom and dad will love: Wildlife, boat cruises, spa
2. Green Fountain Caravan Resort
Where is it? 10km east of Port Alfred
Kids will love: Swimming pool, playground, open space
Mom and dad will love: Private ablutions
3. Rendezvous Caravan Park
Where is it? 40km east of East London
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pool (with kids pool), grassy areas, safe sea bathing
Mom and dad will love: Private ablutions
4. Sitrus Oewer River Camp
Where is it? 50km north of Port Elizabeth
Kids will love: Playground, swimming in the river, canoeing
Mom and dad will love: Fishing, birdwatching
5. Storms River Mouth Rest Camp, Tsitsikamma National Park
Where is it? 67km east of Plettenberg Bay
Kids will love: Boat rides, swimming pool, sea bathing, open spaces
Mom and dad will love: Sea views, scuba diving, snorkelling, nature trails
6. The Willows Resort (3-star)
Where is it? Port Elizabeth
Kids will love: Games room, jungle gym, dolls house, tidal pools, kids movies, super tube, mini golf
Mom and dad will love: Sea views, shop, coffee shop, bar, fishing, snorkelling
7. Yellowwood Forest Campsite
Where is it? Morgans Bay, 90km east of East London
Kids will love: Playground, open spaces, easy hiking trail
Mom and dad will love: Peace and quiet, tents and linen for hire, gift shop with wifi, tea garden and pizzeria
FREE STATE
8. Dimalachite Nature Resort and River Lodge
Where is it? 10km west of Parys
Kids will love: White river rafting, paintball, mini golf, swimming pool, jungle gym
Mom and dad will love: Fishing, game drives, spa, jacuzzi, sunset cruises
9. Gariep
Where is it? Gariep Dam
Kids will love: School holiday programme, swimming pool (including kids pool), mini golf, quad bikes, horse rides, paintball
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, motor boating, walking trails, guided tours of dam wall, fishing
10. Glen Reenen Rest Camp, Golden Gates Highland National Park
Where is it? 20km east of Clarens
Kids will love: Swimming, Basotho cultural village, vulture restaurant
Mom and dad will love: Walking trails, lookout points, game drives, scenery
11. Qwantani
Where is it? Sterkfontein Dam, Harrismith
Kids will love: Swimming pool, mini golf, games room, horse riding, kids activities like obstacle courses and chocolate hunts
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, spa, walking trails, birdwatching, mountain biking
GAUTENG
12. Dinokeng Camping & Fishing
Where is it? Roodeplaat Dam, 25km north of Pretoria
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pool, open spaces
Mom and dad will love: Farm stall and nursery, shop, fishing, driving range
KWAZULU-NATAL
13. Albert Falls Dam and Game Reserve (3-star)
Where is it? 20km north of Pietermaritzburg
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pool, water sports
Mom and dad will love: Game viewing, nature trails, fishing, birdwatching
14. Dolphin Holiday Resort (4-star)
Where is it? Ballito
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pool, television room, TV points (selected campsites)
Mom and dad will love: Tea garden
15. Hlalanathi Drakensberg Resort
Where is it? Northern Drakensberg, 60km north-west of Winterton
Kids will love: Swimming pool, table tennis, open spaces, kids activities
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, shop, golf course
16. Mac Nicol’s Caravan Park (4-star)
Where is it? Bazley Beach, 50km north-east of Port Shepstone
Kids will love: School holiday programme, swimming pools (including kids pool), trampoline, sea bathing, TV room, games room
Mom and dad will love: Tent erectors, heated pool, daily tea and scones
17. Richards Bay Caravan Park (4-star)
Where is it? Meerensee, Richards Bay
Kids will love: Playground, trampoline, paintball, swimming pool (including kids pool), mini golf, TV room
Mom and dad will love: Private beach, shark protection
18. Royal Natal Mahai Campsite, Royal Natal National Park
Where is it? 67km south-west Harrismith
Kids will love: Swimming pool, horse riding, open spaces
Mom and dad will love: Trout fishing, shop, scenery, hiking
19. Queensburgh Caravan Resort (4-star)
Where is it? 15km west of Durban
Kids will love: Adventure playground, swimming pool
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, shop, mountain biking, riverside walk
20. Scottburgh Caravan Park (3-star)
Where is it? 60km south of Durban
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pools, trampoline, table tennis, volleyball, in-season entertainment, TV room
Mom and dad will love: Tent erectors, ironing facility
LIMPOPO
21. Warmbaths (3-star)
Where is it? Bela-Bela (formerly Warmbaths)
Kids will love: Swimming pools, wave pool, super slides, go-karts, fu-fi slide, playground, mini golf
Mom and dad will love: Hydrospa, restaurants, river rides, cable water ski, archery
22. Eiland Spa
Where is it? About 68km east of Tzaneen
Kids will love: Swimming pools, water slide, trampolines, mini golf, horseriding
Mom and dad will love: Hydro spa, mineral baths, gym, birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, restaurants, attractions in surrounding areas
23. Kaoxa Bush Camp
Where is it? About 200km north of Polokwane
Kids will love: The bush experience, wildlife, swimming pools
Mom and dad will love: Luxury safari tents, en-suite bathrooms, personal decks with bushveld views, rock art, birdwatching, proximity (10-minute drive) to Mapungupwe National Park
24. Silver Rocks Caravan Park (4-star)
Where is it? 20km north Bela-Bela
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pool, mini-golf, trampolines, grassy areas
Mom and dad will love: Fully equipped stands, luxury ablutions, baby bath facilities, restaurant, bar, guided game drives and walks, fishing, mountain biking
25. Coral Tree Camp (4×4 only)
Where is it? 77km east of Polokwane
Kids will love: Swimming pool, grassy areas, outdoor bath and shower
Mom and dad will love: Privacy (only one camping party allowed at a time), mountain and forest views, solar power
26. Tshipise (3-star)
Where is it? 255km north-east of Polokwane
Kids will love: Swimming pools (including kids pool), playground, trampolines, horseriding, mini-golf
Mom and dad will love: Bush drives, walking trails, tennis, rheumatic bath, in-season bowls, volleyball and jukskei
MPUMALANGA
27. Badplaas (3-star)
Where is it? About 100km south-west of Nelspruit
Kids will love: Swimming pools, water slides, tube rapids, paintball, mini golf, horse and pony rides, kiddies quad bikes
Mom and dad will love: Hydro spa, game drives, hiking, mountain biking, sports facilities, fishing, supermarket, bottle store, petrol station, pubs, restaurants, museum
28. Berg en Rivier Country Retreat and Riverside Tented Camping
Where is it? 45km north of Witbank
Kids will love: River tubing, canoeing, hot air balloon, free-roaming wildlife
Mom and dad will love: Hiking, mountain biking, birdwatching, fishing, 4×4, safari tents, champagne breakfast
29. Blyde Canyon (4-star)
Where is it? 140km north of Nelspruit
Kids will love: Swimming pool, trampolines, horseriding, mini-golf
Mom and dad will love: Hiking, mountain biking, tennis, helicopter excursions, guided tours to the Kruger Park, sightseeing in the surrounding area, views
30. Merry Pebbles Holiday Resort and Caravan Park (3-star)
Where is it? Sabie
Kids will love: Swimming pools (including kids pool), water slides, entertainment hall, playground, mini golf
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, shop, proximity to the Kruger Park, mountain biking, hiking, trout fishing, tourist attractions in surrounding areas
31. Satara Rest Camp, Kruger National Park
Where is it? 48km from Orpen Gate
Kids will love: Playground, swimming pool, kids educational programme, grassy areas
Mom and dad will love: Guided bush walks, game drives, 4x4 adventure trail, restaurant, shop, cellphone reception
32. Olifants River Lodge (3-star)
Where is it? About 20km west of Middelburg
Kids will love: Swimming pool (including kids pool), pedal boats, horseriding, paintball, quad bikes, jungle gym, raft building
Mom and dad will love: Heated swimming pool, restaurants, shop, fishing
33. Stonechat Private Resort
Where is it? About 75km west of Nelspruit
Kids will love: Swimming pool, jungle gym, trampolines, quad bikes
Mom and dad will love: Fishing, canoeing, birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking
34. Swadini (3-star)
Where is it? About 160km north of Nelspruit
Kids will love: Swimming pools (including a heated kids pool), mini golf, trampolines
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, shops, volleyball, hiking, heated pool
NORTHERN CAPE
35. Sterland Caravan Park and Campsite
Where is it? Sutherland
Kids will love: Rustic camping experience
Mom and dad will love: Spectacular stargazing
36. Kalahari River & Safari Company
Where is it? About 23km north-west of Lutzburg
Kids will love: River rafting, swimming, clay pigeon shooting
Mom and dad will love: Fly fishing, white river kayaking, birdwatching, fully equipped tent option
37. Kleinzee Spa and Rest Camp
Where is it? About 100km west of Springbok
Kids will love: Swimming pool, beach, playground
Mom and dad will love: Spa, restaurant, spring flowers, 4x4, squash, table tennis
NORTH WEST
38. Buffelspoort
Where is it? About 30km east of Rustenburg
Kids will love: Swimming pools, water slides, trampolines, adventure mini-golf, pony and horse rides
Mom and dad will love: Heated pools, restaurant, shop, beauty parlour, golf, tennis, squash
39. Mountain Sanctuary Park (3-star)
Where is it? About 40km east of Rustenburg
Kids will love: Swimming pool, picnics
Mom and dad will love: Hiking, mountain biking, restaurant, big screen TV, rock climbing, abseiling
40. Bakgatle Resort, Pilansberg National Park (3-star)
Where is it? About 70km north of Rustenburg
Kids will love: Swimming pool, playground
Mom and dad will love: Luxury safari tent option, game drives, hiking
41. Rametsi Eco Game Farm
Where is it? About 75km west of Rustenburg
Kids will love: Swimming pool, playground, board games, horse riding
Mom and dad will love: Game viewing, birdwatching, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, 4x4, restaurant, shop
WESTERN CAPE
42. 22 Waterfalls Holiday Farm
Where is it? About 6km north-east of Porterville
Kids will love: Farm animals
Mom and dad will love: Mountain biking, hiking, 4×4, fishing
43. Dibiki Holiday Resort (4-star)
Where is it? Hartenbos, about 15km north of Mossel Bay
Kids will love: Swimming pool, jungle gym, trampoline
Mom and dad will love: Lapa, big screen TV
44. Keurbooms Lagoon Caravan Park
Where is it? Plettenberg Bay
Kids will love: Playground, proximity to water and lagoon beach
Mom and dad will love: Canoe and boat hire, attractions in surrounding area
45. Khomeesdrif Caravan and Camping Site
Where is it? About 50km east of Caledon
Kids will love: Jungle gym, grassy areas, boat and tube rides, quad biking
Mom and dad will love: Fishing, birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking
46. Kromrivier Cederberg Park
Where is it? About 80km from Citrusdal
Kids will love: Farmyard animals, milking cows, feeding pigs, horse riding
Mom and dad will love: Private ablution option, restaurant, craft beer brewery, Cederburg Observatory, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking
47. Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve
Where is it? About 40km east of Ceres
Kids will love: Snow (seasonal), paintball, quad bikes, cherry picking (neighbouring farm)
Mom and dad will love: Hiking, mountain biking, 4×4, fishing, target shooting
48. Montagu Guano Cave Resort
Where is it? 8km south-east of Montagu
Kids will love: Animal petting zoo, tractor trips, pony and horse rides,swimming pools, playground
Mom and dad will love: Restaurant, hiking, fishing
49. Onrus Caravan Park
Where is it? About 8km west of Hermanus
Kids will love: Beach, tidal pool, grassy areas
Mom and dad will love: Whale watching, diving, walking trails, museum
50. Plettenberg
Where is it? Plettenberg Bay
Kids will love: Action cricket (seasonal), swimming pools (including kids pool), playground, mini golf, trampolines, school holiday programme
Mom and dad will love: Motorboats, birdwatching, fishing, volleyball, canoeing, ferry cruises
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