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Four local camping spots you must take a trip to in 2019

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By Amy Saunders | February 4, 2019 | Travel Leisure

Enjoy all the perks of being in the calming beauty of the wilderness and the comforts of home at these four local spots you must take a glamping trip to this year. 

 

HillsNek Safari Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve

Located in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, the HillsNek Safari Camp is part of the greater Amakhala Game Reserve which is popular for its vast views and big 5 safari experiences as well as their 5-star lodges and luxury safari tents.

 

Image: www.hillsneksafaris.com

 

Image: www.hillsneksafaris.com

 

Marataba Treehouse, Limpopo

Nestled in the hills of Thabazimbi, Limpopo, the Marataba Safari Lodge has a variety of accommodation options on their reserve. Their glamping options included their stone-walled, tented mountain lodges as well as their newly added luxury treehouse. The treehouse is separate to all the other buildings offering privacy, a luxurious bathroom and even a martini deck boasting endless views of star-lit skies.

Image: www.marataba.co.za

 

Image: www.marataba.co.za

 

Glen Eden Ranch, Western Cape

Located in the small town of Montagu, the Glen Eden Ranch has a more rustic and traditional experience in store for glampers. Their sleep pods are made from refurbished gypsy wagons and can either accommodate 4 campers with a separated bathroom on site or you can opt for a private pod which contains a bathroom with a shower, a small kitchen and a deck with dining furniture.

Image: www.glenedenfarm.co.za

 

Image: www.glenedenfarm.co.za

 

Jackalberry Ridge, Mpumalanga

Enjoy a unique glamping and safari experience on the border of the Kruger National Park. Besides nature and wildlife, Jackalberry Ridge is popular for its luxury tents on stilts and other tented accommodation that feature a nearby swimming pool and campfire area.

Image: jackalberryridge.info

 

Image: jackalberryridge.info

 

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