The. Great Outdoors Guide LISTED CAMPING PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY WITH US 86 TOP RESORTS & OVER 1038 DESTINATIONS R80 (INCL. VAT)

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1 The Great Outdoors Guide PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY WITH US 2013 R80 (INCL. VAT) 86 TOP RESORTS & OVER 1038 CAMPING DESTINATIONS LISTED EASTERN CAPE FREE STATE GAUTENG KWAZULU NATAL LIMPOPO MOZAMBIQUE MPUMALANGA NORTH WEST WESTERN CAPE BOTSWANA NAMIBIA SWAZILAND ZAMBIA ZIMBABWE

3 Caravan & Outdoor Life s Caravan Resort Guide 2013 The Great Outdoors Guide (2013 edition) ISBN All information was provided by the featured destinations themselves, and was accurate at the time of going to print. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, however certain discrepancies may exist for which the publisher, editor and editorial staff cannot be held responsible. Please be aware that rates, contact details, facilities and other information regarding the destinations may change during the course of Editor Publisher Design & layout Simon Lewis Godfrey Castle Simon Lewis Chris Gara Advertising Cape Town Head Office Advertising Cape Town Malcolm Cassisa malcolm@caravansa.co.za Sales Representatives: Eastern & Western Cape Pat Farmer patfarmer@telkomsa.co.za Gauteng & northern provinces Toni de Lange toni@caravansa.co.za KwaZulu-Natal Brian Jefferies ; bmjeff@vodamail.co.za Published by Caravan Promotions CC PO Box 31062, Tokai, Bell Crescent, Westlake Business Park, Westlake, 7945 Tel: ; fax Printed by ABC Press Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher or editorial staff. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation There s nothing more enjoyable than a truly great holiday. It s a time to play, it s a time to relax and enjoy each other s company, and it s a time to teach your children about the things in life that really matter. I m talking about learning to swim or surf in the water rather than on a computer exploring the mountains, encountering all types of wildlife from a the tiniest lazy lizards to the majestic, but ferocious, male lion. Last time we were in the Kalahari, camped in a motorhome under a black sky filled with what looked like a mass of bright diamonds, a lion roared right outside the camp! I am pretty sure I could feel the motorhome vibrate as the deep, guttural sound reverberated through the silent night air. What an experience, made all the better by being tucked up in bed behind solid, protective walls! And you can do this all without Mom breaking a single perfectly painted fingernail, depending on the level of luxury that your holiday requires or what you want from your time away. Modern-day facilities allow for electricity in caravans, motorhomes and off-road trailers: you can have your own hot shower, toilet, central heating and/or air-conditioning, so you don t need to rough it. Your biggest advantage over non-campers is that you have your own bed to sleep in and, if you like, your favourite fluffy duvet to crawl under. For me, there s nothing better than falling asleep to the gentle sounds of rain pitter-pattering on the roof and waking up to the sweet smell of fresh moist air as a new dawn sheds light on a brand new landscape. This guide is designed to entice you to explore southern Africa with your closest friends and family. Not only does it list every known caravan resort in the various areas, but we have also included some great 4x4 trails, inspiring you to venture along roads less travelled. To assist you in your accommodation choices, we have highlighted certain resorts in full colour which invite you to utilise their establishments and facilities. Keep this handy book in your cubbyhole so that you can always find a resort in the area you are travelling to or through; use it to plan your trip in advance or do as some readers have done in the past and tick off each resort you visit, so that in the end you ve seen all Once you ve conquered the list, you ll have earned the right to say you ve seen southern Africa! Happy camping! PS If you find new resorts that you feel fellow campers need to know about, then please let us know. We also want to know how this guide has helped and benefited you throughout your travels. Find us at or drop us a line info@ greatoutdoorsguide.co.za. FACILITIES Credit card facility Tourism info Swimming pool Games room Playground Restaurant Bar Shop Braai facilities Firewood for sale Picnic stands Caravan/camping stands Chalets Communal ablutions Private ablutions Seperate family ablutions Baths Grassed stands Gravel stands Shaded stands Electrified stands Water taps close by Washing machine Tumble driers Washing line Laundry service provided Chemical toilet disposal Pets allowed No pets allowed Comprehensive first aid Gas refills Caravan hire Wheelchair access Security ACTIVITIES Birdwatching Fishing 4x4ing Horse riding Water sports Boating Game watching Hiking Mountain biking Beaches

CONTENTS Eastern Cape resorts 7 Addo Elephant National Park SANParks 8 Areena Riverside Resort 9 Camdeboo National Park SANParks 10 Mountain

Madiba Bay Resorts 15 Free State 21 Little Rock 22 Reynecke Park 22 River of Joy 22 Shumba Valley Guest Farm 22 Gariep A Forever Resort 24

Caravan Park 39 Kwazulu Natal 41 ATKV Drakensville 42 ATKV Natalia 43 Bushbaby Lodge 44 Dolphin Holiday Resort 45 Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Nicol s Bazley Beach 53 Marlon Holiday Resort 55 Richards Bay Caravan Park 56 Rocky Bay Caravan Park 57 Scottburgh Caravan Park 59 Utshwaxelo

Leisure San Rock 70 Mabalingwe Lodge 72 My Private Bush Camp 73 Phalaborwa, A Forever Resort 74 Silver Rocks Caravan Park 75 Swadini, A

6 CONTENTS Eastern Cape resorts 7 Addo Elephant National Park SANParks 8 Areena Riverside Resort 9 Camdeboo National Park SANParks 10 Mountain Zebra SANParks 11 Nature s Rest (Lagoon Valley) 12 Pine Lodge 13 Storms River Camp SANParks Garden Route National Park 14 The Willows Resort / Madiba Bay Resorts 15 Free State 21 Little Rock 22 Reynecke Park 22 River of Joy 22 Shumba Valley Guest Farm 22 Gariep A Forever Resort 24 Gauteng 29 Bass Lake Exclusive Camping 33 Protea Eco Adventures 34/35 Bass Lake Adventure 37 Mogale City/Krugersdorp Game Reserve 38 Smuts Caravan Park 39 Kwazulu Natal 41 ATKV Drakensville 42 ATKV Natalia 43 Bushbaby Lodge 44 Dolphin Holiday Resort 45 Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort 46 Gooderson Leisure Drakensberg 47 Gooderson Leisure Natal Spa 48 Happy Wanderers 49 Ilanga Caravan Park 50 Llalanati Caravan Park 51 Mac Nicol s Bazley Beach 53 Marlon Holiday Resort 55 Richards Bay Caravan Park 56 Rocky Bay Caravan Park 57 Scottburgh Caravan Park 59 Utshwaxelo Ludee Lodge 61 Villa Spa 62 Wavecrest 63 Limpopo 65 Bosfontein Caravan Park 66 ATKV Eiland Spa 67 ATKV Klein Kariba 68 Eden Park 69 Gooderson Leisure San Rock 70 Mabalingwe Lodge 72 My Private Bush Camp 73 Phalaborwa, A Forever Resort 74 Silver Rocks Caravan Park 75 Swadini, A Forever Resort 76 Tshipisi, A Forever Resort 77 Warmbaths, A Forever Resort 78 Mozambique 81 Barra Resorts (Covane Lodge/Pomene Lodge) 82 Honey Pot Mozambique 83

Mpumalanga 85 Barham Bay 86 Badplaas, A Forever Resort 87 De Voetpad Kloof 88 Lakeview Lodge & Caravan 89 Loskop, A Forever Resort 90 Merry Pebbles 91 Nature s Gate 92

ATKV Buffelspoort 100 Bush n Buck Private Game farm 102 Dube Game Lodge 103 Klein Paradys Caravan Park 105 Klub Amigos 106 Onverwags Game Farm 107 Western Cape 111

Hardekraaltjie Caravan Park 120 Leeuwenboshfontein 120 Glentana Caravan Park 121 Island Lake resort 122 Karoo National Park SANParks 123 Keurbooms Caravan Park 124

Garden Route National Park; Knysna Decks 130 SANParks; Tankwa Karoo National Park 131 Swaziland 108 Big Game Parks (Milwane /Hlane) 109 ALL RESORTS Eastern Cape 135

7 Mpumalanga 85 Barham Bay 86 Badplaas, A Forever Resort 87 De Voetpad Kloof 88 Lakeview Lodge & Caravan 89 Loskop, A Forever Resort 90 Merry Pebbles 91 Nature s Gate 92 Olifants River Lodge 93 3 Provinces 4x4 Trail 93 Riverwild 4x4 Trail 94 Blyde River Canyon, A Forever Resort 95 North West 97 Offroad & Outdoor 4x4 98 Arendsnes 99 ATKV Buffelspoort 100 Bush n Buck Private Game farm 102 Dube Game Lodge 103 Klein Paradys Caravan Park 105 Klub Amigos 106 Onverwags Game Farm 107 Western Cape 111 Teniqua Treetops 112 ATKV Goudini 113 ATKV Hartenbos 114 Bontebok National Park - SANParks 115 Buffalo Bay 118 Cango Mountain Resort 119 Doringlaagte 120 Hardekraaltjie Caravan Park 120 Leeuwenboshfontein 120 Glentana Caravan Park 121 Island Lake resort 122 Karoo National Park SANParks 123 Keurbooms Caravan Park 124 Kleinplaas Resort 125 Montagu Caravan Park 126 Plettenberg, A Forever Resort 127 Rondeberg Resort 128 SANParks Garden Route National Park; Wilderrness 129 SANParks Garden Route National Park; Knysna Decks 130 SANParks; Tankwa Karoo National Park 131 Swaziland 108 Big Game Parks (Milwane /Hlane) 109 ALL RESORTS Eastern Cape 135 Free State 135 Gauteng 136 Kwazulu Natal 136 Limpopo 137 Mpumalanga 138 North West 138 Northern Cape 139 Western Cape 139 Botswana 140 Mozambique 141 Namibia 141 Swaziland 142 Zambia 142 Zimbabwe 142

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