Discover Eastern Cape tented camps that will take you on a journey to uncharted territory.
Time seems to stand still in these Eastern Cape tented camps, located in a region not commonly associated with big game like Limpopo and Mpumalanga.
However, the proximity to Addo Elephant National Park and the area’s wildlife history make it an excellent choice for a safari.
A short drive from the Sunshine Coast leads you into former settler country where time moves slower.
The breathtaking scenery makes these tented safari camps the perfect choice for an unforgettable experience.
Eastern Cape tented camps for glamping weekends
AfriCamps Addo
Nestled at the foothills of the Zuurberg Mountains on the picturesque Hayterdale Trails property, the camp provides access to 50 km of mountain biking, trail running, and hiking routes. Explore Yellowwood forests and rolling hills of valley bushveld dotted with ancient cycads.
Experience the glamping offered by AfriCamps, boasting free WiFi, hot tubs, indoor fireplaces, and ceiling fans. The tents feature spacious L-shaped decks and expansive canvas panels, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the natural surroundings.
This big 5 reserve offers a hilltop en suite safari tent camp set in amongst rock and bush, each tent with its own timber deck. And another luxury, air-conditioned, tented camp in the valley, nestled in amongst indigenous trees.
Highlight: a restaurant and sunset lapa, guided game drives, hikes, and bird watching.
Quatermain’s 1920’s Safari Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve
Only 45 minutes’ from Port Elizabeth is a secluded valley awash with sub-tropical thicket.
The camp is an intimate tented safari camp, with unusual white 1900s military campaign-style tents and en suite bathrooms.
Highlight: big 5 game safaris, the call of jackals, nightjars and screeching barn owls.
Settlers Drift Lodge, Kenton-on-Sea
Don’t let the Kenton-on-Sea address confuse you. This lodge lies in the remote Kariega wilderness with 5-star luxury that gives new meaning to the term ‘tent’.
Each 110 m² suite has its own bedroom living area, bathroom and private viewing deck.
Highlight: safaris, river cruises, full board, complete privacy.
The Bush Lodge, Amakhala Game Reserve
Luxury tented camps on this reserve might have canvas walls, but they come with thatched roofs and wooden floors, each with its own private viewing deck, plunge pool and en suite bathroom.
Tented camps don’t come like this terribly often.
Highlight: Big 5 evening game drives, boat cruises and canoe safaris.
Woodbury Tented Camp, Amakhala Game Reserve
This tranquil Eastern Cape tented camp consists of en suite tents each on a raised base with its own patio, and full board.
Highlight: daily Big 5 game drives, incredible bird life, and Bushman’s River cruises.
J-Bay Zebra Lodge, Jeffreys Bay
Perched atop a hill, just 20 minutes outside of Jeffreys Bay, are two luxury safari tents, one described as colonial.
Perfect for honeymooners, the other as country-style with a play on wood and colour with beautiful views over the Indian ocean and the bush.
If you do not have a 4×4 then head for this beautiful camp, shaded by ancient Forest Elder Trees, it is an oasis of cool on a scorching Karroo day.
There is a 5 minute walk from the parking at the mouth of the Kleinrivier gorge but once you are in camp you will forget that the rest of the world exists. The gurgle of the passing stream will lull you to sleep.
Highlight; 8 Guests can be accommodated in four spacious double tents which have comfortable sprung mattresses, electric lights and carpets.
Explore More …
Do you have a favourite among our Eastern Cape tented camps? We’d love to hear about your Eastern Cape Glamping experiences…
