Cape Town, with its breathtaking landscapes and natural wonders, offers camping enthusiasts a paradise to pitch their tents and immerse themselves in the beauty of the great outdoors. Camping spots in Cape Town range from beachside paradises to mountain retreats.
Each of these campsites provides a unique experience that allows you to reconnect with nature, explore stunning landscapes, and create unforgettable memories.
Soetwater Recreation Resort
Soetwater Resort is a family-friendly campsite that offers stunning views of the Atlantic Oceans and direct access to the beach. The site offers camping, caravan and braai facilities and includes electrified and non-electrified sites.
Soetwater features ablutions, chalets, a children’s play area, a conference hall, parking, a swimming pool and self-catering accommodation. Here, campers can look forward to cycling, fishing, hiking and swimming, among other activities.
Details:
Tariffs: From R169 per night (non-electrified) | From R176 per night (electrified)
Location: Lighthouse Road, Kommetjie, Cape Town
Contact: 021 444 6811
Beaverlac Nature Reserve
Beaverlac Nature Reserve is counted among the most coveted camping spots in Cape Town. This secluded site features crystal-clear rock pools, rock formations and scenic hiking trails.
Secluded in a 5 000 hectare valley surrounded by Olifants River Mountains above Porterville, Beaverlac offers both tent and cabin options to those looking to enjoy the full experience of nature.
Details:
Tariffs: Camping: R40 per vehicle entrance fee | R80 per night per person (18 years and older) | R50 per night per person for children four to 17 years | Free for kids under four | R50 per night per dog
Location: Porterville, Western Cape
Contact: 022 931 2945 | beaverlac.campingrequest@gmail.com (for tent/caravan enquiries only) | beaverlacbookings@gmail.com (for cabin enquiries only)
Kogel Bay Resort
Kogel Bay Resort is located between Gordon’s Bay and Rooi Els, offering a coastal retreat with affordable accommodation.
This site also features non-electrified sites, beach access, camping sites and chalets, a children’s play area, a communal kitchen, footpaths and trails and self-catering accommmodation.
Details:
Tariffs: From R169 per night (non-electrified)
Location: Clarence Drive R44, Gordon’s Bay
Contact: 021 814 1042 | 021 814 1043
Slangkop Tented Camp
Slangkop Tented Camp is situated within the indigenous Milkwoods, about 100 metres from the ocean. The marine-themed tented camp features the perfect spot to watch the sun set across the Atlantic Ocean.
The site is located at the edge of Kommetjie, offering a nature-based experience alongside the convenience of shops and restaurants nearby. Kids can also entertain themselves at a dedicated play area.
Note that the tented camps can only accommodate 12 people per night; no additional people are allowed. All camps offer hot water, comfortable beds, open fires, fully equipped self-catering communal kitchens/dining areas and communal bathrooms. For a list of the camp rules, visit SANPark’s website.
Tariffs: Contact for information on tariffs
Location: 46 Lighthouse Road, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town
Contact: 012 428 9111 | reservations@sanparks.org
Klipkrans Camping Site
Klipkrans is only an hour’s drive from Cape Town and an approximate 10km drive outside Worcester. Its location on the banks of the Breede River allows you to escape the rush and stress of everyday life.
Here, you can view the private game farm’s variety of game, such as oryx (gemsbok), blue wildebeest, zebra, springbuck, duiker, steenbok and the elusive klipspringer. Avid bird watchers can also look forward to spotting the blue crane, fish eagle, water- and spur Fowl.
This site has six self-catering cottage tents, fully equipped with beds (bring your own bedding) a bar fridge, the needed utensils and cutlery.
Details:
Tariffs: Adults: R150 per person per night | Children 5 to 12: R100 per person per night | Children under 5: Free
Location: GPS coordinates: S 33° 44’106 O 19° 31’189
Contact: 023 004 0868 | esthergriessel@breede.co.za
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