Thinking of touring South Africa in a campervan? If you're looking for a fantastic deal on campervan hire in South Africa, check out the deals at campervanhiresouthafrica.co.za.I found a good site recommending campgrounds in South Africa on this SA tourism site -- in 2003 a voluntary star-grading system for the camping and caravanning sector was introduced by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). Star-graded parks are awarded between one and five stars – acceptable, good, very good, excellent and exceptional:
"Rates at parks and resorts are charged according to their quality and whether it is low or high season - this differs from region to region. December and Easter are peak times for caravanning and camping in the coastal regions. Expect to pay anything from R150 – R400-plus per day. Some camps and resorts charge per person, others charge for the site. While caravanning and camping is no longer a ‘cheap’ getaway option, it is certainly amongst the most affordable, especially for families. It also offers travelers the independence to explore South Africa’s great outdoors with every comfort in tow. The new caravans offer every luxury, as do the four-by-four camper/motor homes – favoured by international tourists."Their list of recommended sites includes:
- Kruger National Park
- Eden Park
- ATKV Klein-Kariba
- Mbizi resort
- Tshipise Forever Resort
- La Mouette
- ATKV Hartenbos
- Royal Natal
- Campsites at KwaZulu Natal coast and the Southern and Eastern Cape
I have been General Manager of Motorhome Republic, the operators of this website, for 4 years and with the company for 6 years starting as a Sales / Account Manager. Previous roles have included account manager and software architect for a web design firm, advertising sales across multiple media and television production. I’ve been lucky enough to go Motorhoming several times in Canada, USA and New Zealand so far and grew up going on caravanning holidays with Mum and Dad. The value and freedom Motorhoming offers are its two main drawcards for me. That and the envy on the other campers’ faces when you pull into a State Park campground with no hook ups in a 31’ Class C with double slide outs, on board generator, side awning, exterior entertainment unit and smoker unit for a 10kg salmon caught earlier that day.
I have been in the Motorhome industry for the best part of 6 years and with Motorhomes Republic for the last 18 months. I previously worked for the largest Motorhome rental company in the world as the New Zealand Sales Account Manager. I’ve traveled the length and width of New Zealand in many different categories of Motorhomes, in fact I don’t think there is a main state highway I haven’t driven. The love I have for Motorhomes is one of freedom and flexibility, doing what I want when I want. If I have a hankering for a cup of coffee in a beautiful scenic spot simply stop boil and enjoy….
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