Camping at Thabaphaswa
Thabaphaswa continues to experience strong growth in the demand for our campsites.
Twenty years ago we started with one campsite. We are now developing new sites and will soon have noticeably more.
The reason is that our campsites are totally different from those mostly found in South Africa at holiday resorts and caravan parks. There is a big need for camping out in the bush and the mountains and to feel part of the African wilderness.
We are well located for camping tourists on their way to countries North of SA, Kruger National Park or the Northern parts of the Limpopo Province.
Our campsites are far apart for more privacy and are spread out in the bush under trees that provide adequate shade. Each can accommodate at least two tents/trailers/caravans, although there are campsites that can accommodate eight tents or more for larger groups of campers.
First-time visitors normally do not book a campsite but choose one when they check-in. Our many regular visitors soon develop a strong preference for a campsite. Some of them act as if they have made a land claim and get quite upset if someone else dares to book “their site” first.
We have more than 40 campsites in 4 main areas:
- The Thabaphaswa Mountain Campsites
- The Riverside Camp sites along the upper reaches of the mountain stream;
- The Midstream Camp sites just below Hein’s dam. That is the second dam from the top.
- The one campsite next to the Cot-House must be booked with the Cot–House since it shares the lapa/braai area and the outside shower. We quite often find that our visitors come in a group where some want to sleep in the Cot-House while others camp.
- Koppie-Alleen Camping Area was developed in September 2020 in reply to increased demand for camping sites.
All camping areas have hot showers and reed-enclosed toilets.
Individual campsites have fire pits, braai grids, water taps and, dishwashing facilities.
We now also have a few movable shower stands that can be provided to campers that wish to take regular cold showers at their campsites.
Some groups of visitors quite often book both accommodation and campsites
The Mountain Club of SA often books the Bergvy Camp as well as the Thabaphaswa campsite nearby for their meets for hiking and rock climbing. This is also the approach of the Audrey Riding School for their annual visit with horses.
Family groups sometimes include older persons that prefer to stay in one of our cottages, namely the Ndebele Cot-House or the Pump House. There is a campsite directly next to the Cot-House to provide for this.
Campers share the Lapa and ablution facilities with the Cot-House.
There are also campsites within 100 meters of the Pump House.
Good bushveld firewood and ice are available at the farmhouse.
Please note that we do not have electricity in any of our accommodations. The farmhouse has solar power for emergency use such as charging mobile devices.
Camping rates appear on the booking form.
How to prepare for your camping trip