South Africa is known for its gorgeous beaches, beautiful lagoons, lush forests, and spectacular nature. With the famous Kruger National Park, South Africa is also known for its big game and wildlife safaris. If you’re thinking about planning an international glamping trip with your family or friends, then there is no place better than South Africa for the same. For those of you who might not know, glamping is basically glamourous camping – think of it as camping, but with all the luxuries and comforts of a hotel room. To make the planning process for your glamping trip just a little bit easier, here are some of the best glamping spots in South Africa.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, prices, availability of dates, decor, and a location that facilitates glamping or is close to glamping spots. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Glamping site with the comforts of a home in Oudtshoorn (from USD 39)
Schoemanshoek Glamping is located in Oudtshoorn. Here, you get to stay in tents, all of which have a private bathroom. With brick interiors and minimalistic decor, it’s the perfect glamping location. This property also has an on-site restaurant, a pool, a garden, a bar as well as a terrace. The place is clean, it’s surrounded by greenery and nature, and you’ll even come across some farm animals that might be roaming around.
Schoemanshoek Glamping
Address: Die Fonteine Schoemanshoek
306.94 km (190.8 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
2. Spacious tents with gorgeous views in Hartebeesrivier (from USD 14)
Otium Oasis Glamping & Camping is located in Hartebeesrivier, which lies in the Western Cape region. All the tents are neat, clean, comfortable, and very well-furnished. Here, you can choose a tent with a double bed, a double bed with two single beds, or a double bed with one single bed, depending on the number of people that will be staying. Each unit comes with a private bathroom, a kitchenette, a microwave, and a fridge. At Otium Oasis Glamping & Camping, you get to enjoy the views of the mountain, relax in the garden, have a barbeque by the fire pit, and just enjoy being around nature!
Otium Oasis Glamping & Camping
Address: Portion 78 of Farm 811 Tesselaarsdal, District of Caledon
568.36 km (353.2 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
3. Luxurious tents with private bathrooms and modern facilities in St. Lucia (from USD 101)
Monzi Safaris Tented Lodge is located in St. Lucia; it is very centrally located - just a few kilometres away from the beach and from various nature reserves. Think of luxury camping at its finest - that’s what you’re going to get when you stay here. The interiors of the tents look like hotel rooms; there is a modern private bathroom in each tent as well as a wooden deck for you to relax and chill. All the glampers have access to a shared communal kitchen, an outdoor pool, as well as a large barbeque. If you’re looking for luxury tents with all the modern facilities, this is the place for you!
Luxury Tented Village @ Urban Glamping
Address: 81 McKenzie Street
854.37 km (530.9 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
4. Camping site on an Ostrich farm in Oudtshoorn (from USD 76)
Just a short drive away from Oudtshoorn, AfriCamps Klein Karoo is located on an Ostrich farm - how cool is that? The tents at AfriCamps Klein Karoo will remind you of retro hunting lodges - it’s everything you’ve ever dreamt of staying in and more. All the tens come with two bedrooms, a private bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen, as well as a dining area. These tents are fully air-conditioned, plus, you’ve got a fireplace and there’s a wooden deck for you to sit outside and enjoy nature. For a luxurious and unique glamping experience, this place is just perfect!
AfriCamps Klein Karoo
Address: Cango Caves Road
308.89 km (192.0 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
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5. Amazing tents with a private hot tub amid nature in Swellendam (from USD 84)
Reasonable pricing for luxurious glamping experience.
Well-equipped tents with hot tubs, electric blankets, and gas showers. Family-friendly activities available.
Scenic location by the Breede River, with beautiful views and serene surroundings.
Delicious breakfast and braai packs available. Nearby eatery offers great pizza.
AfriCamps at Kam'Bati is located near the river and the forest so you’re basically going to be living in the lap of nature. With luxurious air-conditioned tents, an outdoor pool, and gorgeous nature surrounding the property, camping doesn’t get any more glamourous than this. Each tent has two bedrooms, a private bathroom, a fully stocked kitchen, as well as a dining room. And to top it all, each tent also comes with its own private hot tub - talk about enjoying the luxuries of the camping life!
AfriCamps at Kam'Bati
Address: Jubileeskraal
493.96 km (307.0 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
6. Elephant camp at Addo Elephant National Park (from USD 1079)
Gorah Elephant Camp, as the name suggests, is located within Addo Elephant National Park. Don’t think of this as glamping, think of this as one of the most luxurious stays of your life! Each tent is elegantly decorated and has a panoramic view of the elephant reserve. It comes with an en-suite bathroom, basic coffee- and tea-making facilities, and an outdoor deck. You will get to see wildlife and big game such as elephants from the comfort of your room and you also get to enjoy wildlife drives to witness animals in their natural habitat. Your stay at Gorah Elephant Camp will be nothing short of exceptional!
Gorah Elephant Camp
Address: Addo Elephant National Park
32.74 km (20.4 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
7. Riverside camp with the comforts of home in Hazyview (from USD 76)
AfriCamps at Mackers is located along the Sabie River so you get to enjoy gorgeous views of the river from the comfort of your tent. Each tent comes with one double bed and two single beds, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, an open-air dining room, and a wooden deck with seating. You also get to enjoy the comfort of having a barbeque just outside your tent, with a view of the river - how special does that sound? Located close to Kruger National Park, you can always head there for a wildlife drive and then come back to your luxury campsite!
AfriCamps at Mackers
Address: S93, R536 Sabie Road, Hazyview, 1242
1059.12 km (658.2 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
8. Peaceful glamping lodge in Hluhluwe (from USD 105)
Zululand Lodge provides the ultimate glamping experience. With chic interiors and open-air toilet, this accommodation combines the best elements of glamour and camping to bring you these amazing tents. Each tent has one bedroom, a private bathroom, and an open-air seating plan that provides gorgeous views of greenery and nature. There is also a main lodge and a communal dining area where guests can relax, enjoy nature, and admire the wilderness.
Zululand Lodge
Address: P476, off the R22, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu Natal, 3960
883.72 km (549.2 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
9. Luxury tents in the woods in Marloth Park (from USD 97)
Jackalberry Ridge provides the ultimate camping feel because of its location and aesthetic tents. Each luxury tent has a private bathroom, a seating area, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and rustic bedrooms. This property also has an outdoor swimming pool, a spacious garden, a children’s playground as well as a sun terrace. If you really want to spend some time among nature, this place is perfect for you.
Jackalberry Ridge by Dream Resorts
Address: 3884 Olifants Drive, Marloth Park
1071.59 km (665.9 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
10. Private tents in the heart of nature in Marloth Park (from USD 63)
Maerua Luxury Safari Tents is located very close to Lionspruit Game Reserve, making it ideal for nature and wildlife lovers. Each tent is very spacious and has a private bathroom along with tea- and coffee-making facilities. The property has a swimming pool, a spacious garden, as well as a shared kitchen. You can even cook your own barbeque here. PS, this place is just a 20-minute drive to Kruger National Park.
Maerua Luxury Safari Tents
Address: 2041 Renoster Road
1070.88 km (665.5 mi) from Addo Elephant National Park
Who's ready for glamping?
Whether you’re looking to stay in the most luxurious tents or you’re looking for something more rustic, you’re going to be spoilt for choice. Here’s hoping this list of some of the best glamping spots in South Africa is exactly what you needed to start planning your trip!
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