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Caravan & Outdoor Life magazine

Featured Resorts of the Month

As autumn deepens and winter whispers its arrival, May and June bring some of the best reasons to go camping in South Africa. Think crisp mornings, warm campfire evenings, and the chance to experience nature in its most peaceful season.

What’s more, there’s plenty to celebrate – Father’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to honour Dad than with a camping getaway he’ll truly love? It’s also nearly time for the mid-year school holidays, which means family adventures are calling!

Whether you're planning a special weekend away or a longer break with the kids, our featured resorts offer something for everyone. From bushveld breaks to coastal escapes, now’s the time to plan your next trip into the great outdoors.

Check out the amazing offers and destinations below – and make this a May and June to remember.

Happy camping! 🏕️

SONDELA NATURE RESERVE
Limpopo

The Caravan Park at Sondela Nature Reserve has year-round green lawns, plenty of shady trees and up-market ablutions. Camping families will love the 80 standard stands and 60 private ablution stands, which offer electricity, braai facilities and private ablutions.

Outstanding hospitality awaits you with pancakes on arrival, a free bag of ice and wood, free tractor and wagon game drive for 4, and assistance in the putting up and packing up of your camp.

Piccinini’s Bistro where you can enjoy poolside food, drinks and entertainment is a short stroll away.

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SCOTTBURGH CARAVAN PARK
KwaZulu-Natal

Overlooking the warm tranquil Indian Ocean and with over a kilometer of beachfront, Scottburgh offers stunning sea views, with fantastic rock and tidal pools on your doorstep – all just a 30-minute drive south of Durban.

Scottburgh Caravan Park is “The one on the Beach”, and they have it all: water slides, a tidal pool, safe swimming and surfing, fishing, scuba diving, mini golf, restaurants and shops are all within walking distance of the resort.

Fresh water swimming pools have also been installed recently.

Scottburgh has security fencing and the resort is patrolled by 24-hour security.

NEW TERMS
⛺ We have made it a bit more affordable for big families and extra persons on bookings:
⛺ Kids under 5 years of age are staying for free.
⛺ Decreased per person rate after the minimum persons required per season.
⛺ Minimum amount of persons during High and Mid High decreased from 4 to 3 people.

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DINOKENG RESORT
Gauteng

Just an hour’s drive from Pretoria and a little more from Johannesburg, Dinokeng Resort offers a perfect balance between peace, play and pristine bushveld.

Set within the malaria-free Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve, this family-focused resort blends nature, relaxation and adventure into one unforgettable holiday experience.

From private ablutions to riverside serenity and adrenaline-pumping slides, Dinokeng is a modern resort with an old-school camping soul. Book your stand or chalet early, pack the fishing rods, and get ready to relax.

40% OFF WINTER FUN

Prices valid from 04 May until 31 August 2025 (Excluding Youth Long Weekend June 2025)

WEEKENDS & JUNE/JULY 2025 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PRICES:
⛺ Private ablution stand: R600 p/n for 4 people sharing, 1 vehicle
⛺ Shared ablution stand: R450 p/n for 4 people sharing, 1 vehicle

MIDWEEK PRICES
⛺ Excluding School Holidays 2025:
⛺ Private ablution stand: R300-00 p/n for 4 people sharing, 1 vehicle
⛺ Shared ablution stand: R225-00 p/n for 4 people sharing, 1 vehicle

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AREENA RIVERSIDE RESORT
Eastern Cape

Spectacularly positioned on the banks of the Kwelera River near Chintsa, Areena Riverside Resort offers caravan and camping sites, furnished chalets, a clubhouse and conference venue. Enjoy beautiful views of the river, excellent bird- and game-watching opportunities right in front of your site, as well as game drives.

Most of the generously-sized sites are well-grassed and shady; non-grassed sites have cement slabs for a level and stable base. All sites have electricity and a braai stand with a grid.

The resort is a bird watchers paradise, with many species to be ticked off that east coast bird watching list.

WINTER WARMER
⛺ Kids aged 0 – 18 stay free!
⛺ Valid April, May, June, July and August.
⛺ Limited Bookings available.
⛺ Minimum of 2 paying adults. Maximum of 6 people.

PENSIONER CAMPING SPECIAL
⛺ R2650 per month.
⛺ Valid from 1 February - 31 October

COUPLE SPECIAL
⛺ Two night’s accommodation, for a couple, including self-catering breakfast breakfast, a 60 min quad safari and Cupid’s archery
⛺ Only R3550 per couple
⛺ Valid May/ June/ July/ August 2025

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HAPPY WANDERERS RESORT
KwaZulu-Natal

Visit HAPPY WANDERERS and experience the following:

Our private resort is situated on 500m of unspoiled beach in Kelso. Only 65km south of Durban.

No road or railway crossing to the beach 24Hr Security. Beautiful clean ablutions with hot water.

Restaurant, Pub and Shop Our generators are on at peak times.

Pet friendly during Low Season - extra daily fee. Hands-on Management.


MONTHLY BOOKINGS
⛺ Only R3 650pm excl December (2 persons).
⛺ Sites 2 to 47

MAY / JUNE SPECIAL
⛺ Get 28% off on Site 2 to 47 from 5 May to 26 June.
⛺ Only R300 per night for 2 persons and R50pp from the 3rd person.

ALL YEAR SPECIAL
⛺ Low season only
⛺ Book 10 nights – pay for 7
⛺ Book 14 nights – pay for 10

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PARADISE HOLIDAY RESORT
KwaZulu-Natal

Holiday Resort occupies a unique elevated position commanding superb inland and distant sea views of the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast.

Situated just 10 minutes south of Margate and 2.5km from Marina Beach, Paradise Holiday Resort is set on a hill amongst indigenous trees, which host a variety of birdlife, and commands superb inland and sea views of KwaZulu Natal's South Coast.

The caravan park has a total of 40 grassed and shaded sites, all with electricity points, their own braai and a water tap between every two stands.

The premises are fully fenced with a security gate, and patrolling guards are on duty thought the night for our guests' peace of mind.


SPECIAL OFFFER
⛺ Stay for 10 Nights and only pay for 7 Nights!
⛺ Stay for 7 Nights and only pay for 5 Nights!
⛺ Excluding December

PENSIONER SPECIAL
⛺ Pensioners get 20% Discount on the Daily Rate
⛺ Pensioners Monthly Rate is R2850
⛺ Excluding December

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ONVERWAGS VAKANSIE OORD
North West

Tucked away just 18 kilometres from Brits in the North West province, Onverwags Vakansie Oord offers a peaceful bushveld escape on a private game farm near Dikhololo.

There are 42 campsites at Onverwags, varying in size to accommodate everything from compact camping setups to larger caravans and trailers.

With game viewing, birdwatching, and plenty of space for the kids to play, it’s an ideal spot for nature-loving families and couples looking for a quiet camping getaway with a few extra comforts.

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND SPECIAL
⛺ This Father’s Day, swap neckties for nature and spoil the man who does it all with a relaxing weekend in the great outdoors. Whether he loves the crackle of a campfire, a dip in the pool, or just quality time with the family, we’ve got the perfect spot!
⛺ June 13 – 15
⛺ R300 per night per campsite (includes 2 adults & 2 kids)

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TO STRAND
KwaZulu-Natal

TO Strand beach resort is situated in the small, picturesque town of Leisure Bay on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal.

The three-star graded resort, only 26km south of Margate and 10km north of the Wild Coast Sun, borders a clean and safe semi-private beach with shark nets.

The resort forms part of a greater conservation area and many types of birds and small wildlife can be spotted on the short walking routes through our subtropical forest.

TO Stand has over 140 spacious caravaning and camping stands, each with water and power points.


2 FREE nights promotion:
⛺ Book 5 midweek nights and only play for 3 nights.
⛺ Valid untill 30 May 2025 on camping and chalets.

2025 PENSIONER PACKAGES
⛺ 7 nights = R1173
⛺ 14 nights = R2208
⛺ 21 nights = R3193
⛺ 30 nights = R3509
⛺ Pricing for 2 persons per stand.

Enquire now >>

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