Part 1 - Amazing Kruger National Park Campsites - DG Overlanding

 Amazing Kruger National Park Campsites

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

and

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

• Both these are typical Kruger National Park Campsites
• First come first served (no pre booking of sites)
• Electric Power (generator in times of load shedding!)
• Central scullery areas
• Good clean communal ablution blocks
• Some sites have a braai
• No fire pits
• Water is potable

Lower Sabie Rest Camp

Pretoriuskop Rest Camp

We entered Kruger at Malane Gate

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Klipspringerkloof Bush Camp - Campsite Review - DG Overlanding

 

Klipspringerkloof Bush Camp

Located just outside the Dinokeng Game Reserve

• Private Ablutions
• Paved Campsites
• Lovely braai area
• Nice fired pit.
• Super clean swimming pool
• Electric Power
• Some sites have their own private (heated) plunge pool
• Some game roaming on the farm

Date Visited:  November 2024

Join me on an unforgettable adventure as we explore the hidden gem of Dinokeng, Klipspringerkloof Bush Camp! Located in the heart of Gauteng, South Africa, this secluded camp offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. From breathtaking scenery to exciting outdoor activities, get ready to immerse yourself in nature's splendor. In this video, we'll take you on a journey through the camp's stunning vistas, and rustic charm. Whether you're a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, Klipspringerkloof Bush Camp is a must-visit destination. So, sit back, relax, and let's venture into the unknown together!

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Part 4 - DG Overlanding EXPLORES the Top Campsites near Johannesburg!

 Top Campsites near Johannesburg!  Part 4.

Eden Park Resort

and

Manyane Campsite - Pilanesberg

Eden Park Resort

• Private Ablution Campsites
• Paved Campsites
• Electric Power
• Swimming Pool

• Bush Campsites
• With Private Ablutions
• Swimming Pool
• Electric Power

• Game reserve
• Shop
• Lovely shade
• Nice and peaceful

Manyane Campsite - Pilanesberg

Review undertaken some time ago prior to the fire at the resort!

• Communal Ablution Campsites
• Some with Power and others without Power
• Ablutions were in need of maintenance - occasional hot water
• Water at the taps not potable
• Shop
• Swimming Pool
• Located just outside the game reserve (great game viewing - big 5)

Eden Park Resort

Manyane Campsite - Pilanesberg

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Part 3 - DG Overlanding EXPLORES the Top Campsites near Johannesburg!

 

Top Campsites near Johannesburg! Part 3

Roratau Bush Camp

and

Riverside Paradise

Roratau Bush Camp

• Private Ablution Campsites
• Lovely private ablutions
• Hot water from gas
• Big sites
• Nice braai / fire pit
• Private Ablution Campsite with private splash pool
• Stunning private ablutions
• Super clean private splash pool
• Electric power
• Space for 3 or 4 caravans
• Lovely private boma with big braai/fire pit
• Communal Ablution Sites
• Super ablution facilities.
• Communal splash pool
• Lots of shade

Riverside Paradise

• Communal Ablution Sites
• Nice ablution facilities
• Lovely braai
• Big fire pit
• Electric power
• Boma area
• River Sites
• Good ablutions
• No power
• lots of shade
• Down by the river

Roratau Bush Camp

Riverside Paradise

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Part 2 - DG Overlanding EXPLORES the Top Campsites near Johannesburg!

 

Top Campsites near Johannesburg!  Part 2

Rotsinbos Lodge and Campsite

and

Soldela Nature Reserve Campsite

Rotsinbos Lodge and Campsite:

• Private ablution campsites
• Private ablution - shower and toilet - not at the site, but close by
• Electricity
• Portable braai
• Communal Ablution Campsites
• 2 to 3 campsites per ablution facility.
• Nice ablutions - hot water form gas
• Electricity power
• Portable Braai
• Wild Camping
• Private ablutions
• No electric power
• Hot water from a donkey boiler

Sondela Nature Reserve:

• Private Ablution Campsites
• Private ablution
• Electric Power
• Portable Braai
• 4 sites around a block containing 4 private ablutions
• Hardle any shade
• Communal Ablution Campsites
• Clean communal ablutions
• Portable Braai
• Electric power
• Some shade
• Some sites on grass, some paved and some gravel

Rotsinbos Camping

Sondela Nature Reserve

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Part 1 - DG Overlanding EXPLORES the Top Campsites near Johannesburg!

Top Campsites near Johannesburg! Part 1

Doorndraai Lodge and Caravan Park

and

Wagondrift Lodge

Doorndraai Caravan Park:

• CARAVAN PARK: 10 paved campsites –  each with own ablution and kitchenette
• Stunning private ablutions with enclosed scullery.
• Electric power
• Splash Pool
• Big braai/fire pit

• WILD CAMPING: 5 exclusive “wild camping” sites  – to reach with 4 x 4 only
• No facilities
• No power
• Truly Wild
• Only 1 wild camping sites was configured at the time of our visit

Wagondrift Lodge:

• CARAVAN PARK
• Great private ablutions
• Lovely private boma at each site
• Super built in braai
• Nice fire pit
• GROUP CAMPING
• Communal camping sites
• Really super ablution facilities
• Huge boma with built in braai
• Very nice fire pit with seating
• WILD CAMPING
• Private campsite
• Ablution facilities with donkey boiler
• very nice fire/braai pit
• Swimming Pool
• Game viewing deck

Doorndraai Lodge

Wagondrift Lodge

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EXPLORING Two of Baviaanskloof's AMAZING Campsites with DG Overlanding

 

EXPLORING Two of Baviaanskloof's AMAZING Campsites

 with DG Overlanding

• Doringkloof 4x4 Bush Camp
• Bruintjieskraal Camping

Doringkloof 4x4 Bush Camp

Bruintjieskraal Camping

Exploring two of Baviaanskloof's amazing campsites

 

Doringkloof 4x4 Bush Camp

• Nice ablutions
• Braai and Fire Pit
• Electricity
• Swimming pool
• Wood for sale
• 4x4 tracks
• Green grass

You need to cross a river (stream) so check out the water flow level after rains.

 

Bruintjieskraal Camping

• No power
• On the Groot River
• Some sites have lovely boma areas
• Braai and Fire pit.
• Gas geyser for hot water at the ablutions

 

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