Top Camping & Caravan Sites
Explore the diverse landscapes of South Africa's Eastern Cape through its premier camping and caravan destinations. This selection spans from the rocky Indian Ocean shoreline of Tsitsikamma and the Wild Coast's subtropical beaches to the semi-arid Karoo plains and the rugged Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site. Featured locations include national park rest camps, riverfront sites in Addo, and mountain retreats in Hogsback, offering access to 4x4 trails, endemic wildlife, and coastal hiking paths.
A Storms River Mouth Rest Camp - Camping Site
Situated within the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park, these sites occupy a narrow strip between the forest and the rocky Indian Ocean shoreline.
B Mountain Zebra National Park
A conservation area established in 1937 to protect the Cape mountain zebra. The camp features a swimming pool and views of the Bankberg mountains.
C Storms River Mouth Rest Camp - Camping Site
Coastal sites providing access to the suspension bridge and the start of the Otter Trail. Facilities include communal ablutions and laundry rooms.
Oyster Bay Resort
Located 22 kilometers from Humansdorp, this resort features grassed sites with private ablutions and direct access to a private beach and coastal dunes.
Van Stadens Resort
Positioned at the mouth of the Van Stadens River, this resort offers lagoon-side sites and access to sand dunes and estuary fishing.
Doringkloof Bush Camp
Located in the Baviaanskloof, this camp offers 4x4 trails, a large dam for swimming, and sites shaded by indigenous trees.
Coffee Bay Camping
A Wild Coast site located within walking distance of the Bomvu River and the beach, serving as a base for visiting the Hole in the Wall.
Nqweba Camp Site
Located within Camdeboo National Park, these sites overlook the Nqweba Dam and provide proximity to the Valley of Desolation.
The Owls House Backpackers
Situated in the village of Nieu-Bethesda, these sites are located within walking distance of the historic Owl House museum.
Mvubu
Riverfront sites in the Kabouga section of Addo Elephant National Park, accessible via 4x4 or high-clearance vehicles.
Hobbiton on Hogsback
An outdoor education center in the Amathole Mountains offering basic camping near indigenous forests and mountain streams.
Swallowtail Country Estate
Located in Hogsback, this estate provides views of the three Hogsback peaks and is situated near local waterfall hiking trails.
Old Point Holiday Resort
Coastal sites located on the banks of the Umtamvuna River at the northern edge of the Wild Coast.
Bhejane Tented Camp
A bushveld camp in the Groot Winterhoek Mountains featuring self-catering tents near the entrance to the Baviaanskloof.
Duiwekloof Lodge and Wilderness Camp
A wilderness camp set in a deep valley of the Baviaanskloof, featuring hiking trails and natural rock pools.
Finchley Farm Cottage and Camping
A working Karoo farm near Willowmore offering camping sites with views of the Aasvoëlberg mountains.
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