Campsites

Gauteng

Gilwell, Hamberg Rd, Florida; on Florida lake. This fine training ground has both indoor accommodation (23 beds and four bed rooms), camping, catering and adequate ablution facilities. Being so popular it is booked for weekends up to a year in advance, but is normally clear during the week. Ablution block with hot & cold showers, electric lighting. Kitchen, and all camp site facilities. Nearest train station 1.5 km. 55 km to Johannesburg airport. No bus service.
Gauteng website

Arrowe Park, Benoni; 20 acre camping ground with some developed campsites on the shore of Homestead lake. Mainly rough veldt grass but also a large area of mowed Kikuyu for games etc. The bay which extends into the site is used for water activities. No fishing.
www.arrowepark.za.org

Delta Park, Randburg. 10 acre sloping camping ground adjoining Trefoil Park Girl Guide site, Delta municipal park and the Florence Bloom bird sanctuary in northern Johannesburg suburbs. Mostly open area of mown veldt grass. Suitable for activities and camping. Ablution block with hot & cold showers, electric lighting. Kitchen with refrigerators, attached to a small hall. Close to shopping centre. Transport: bus service km. Johannesburg rail station km.
Gauteng website

North West

The Mafikeng SCENE. Mafikeng, the birth place of Scouting, now hosts Africa's first SCENE (Scout Centre of excellence in Nature and the Environment). The Mafikeng SCENE offers programmes and accommodation. More details are available on the Mafikeng SCENE page

Mpumalanga

Elandshoek camp. Details from Mpumalanga Scout office.
Mpumalanga website

KwaZulu-Natal

B-P Camp, Burman Drive, Morningside, Durban.
Contact KZN Scout Headquarters on 031 305 5084 for bookings, costs & directions.
Rustic camping ground in bushy nature reserve almost right in the heart of Durban. Indigenous trees and bushes. Wide range of bird life, some small animal life and plenty of monkeys! There are 7 Patrol sites, two camp fire circles, parade ground, outdoor chapel, hot and cold showers. Kitchen with gas and electric stoves and fridge. No camping or cooking equipment available. Patrons must supply own equipment. Camp site fenced and secure. Supermarkets nearby. Nearest bus stop 2 kms. 5 kms to Durban beach front and Durban central.

Lexden Camp Site, Hosking Road, Pietermaritzburg:
Contact Camp Warden at 033 342 5885 for bookings, costs & directions.
Well-treed, park-like camp grounds in suburban Pietermaritzburg. Modern ablutions and kitchen facilities off hall with limited equipment. Entire camp site fenced off and secure. Limited camping equipment for hire (includes mattresses and tents which, at a small fee, can be pitched). Plenty of pioneering poles. Two campfire circles, open air chapel and plenty of room for outdoor activities with a paintball arena on site. Cub Shelter with adjoining wood bungalow (sleeps 10) and two containers (each sleeps 4). One or two caravans can be accommodated (external plug points available). The Lodge sleeps 4 and has own toilet and shower facilities. Close to town and other attractions in and around Pietermaritzburg. Good base for hikes and other activities, but unfortunately no water activities.

Eastern Cape

Gilsands. Port Elizabeth.

Gilwood, Baden-Powell Drive. Natural bush & large grassed camping ground outside East London. Hire charges: Hall R10 per night, kitchen R5 per night including equipment, roofed accommodation, ablutions, no beds. Camping equipment for hire. Transport: Cambridge rail station 2 km; bus stop 1 km. Local attractions: beaches, sea & rivers, Mpongo Park trail, pineapple trail, Abbotsford trail, watersport on dams. Postal address: P O Box 11136, Southernwood 5213. Port Elizabeth area (Scout office tel: 041 374 4096)

Western Cape

Western Cape Campsites

Hawequas Scout Ranch, Wellington. Approx 7 km from Wellington. 200 ha former farm on mountainside below du Toit's kloof. Trees, and natural fynbos. Camping & hiking. Swimming in mountain pools. Indoor facilities. Well equipped kitchen. Electric power, hire of camping equipment. Transport; Wellington rail station 1 hr 30 mins hike.
Hawequas Page

Appleton Scout Camp, Signal Hill Rd, Signal Hill. Small campsite in magnificent location on top of Signal Hill overlooking Cape Town and the Atlantic coast. Attractions: mountain hikes, cable car to summit of Table Mountain, close to Cape Town and the Atlantic beaches. Transport: Kloof Nek bus, 2 km (uphill) Hire costs: Bunk house (15 beds). Facilities: Kitchen, ablutions, electric power. No swimming or equipment hire.
Appleton Page

Gilray, Prince George Drive & Klip Rd, Grassy Park. Large campsite & training ground with trees and grass. On Prince George Drive, which leads to Muizenberg and south peninsula beaches. Facililies: Water, ablutions, hall, no swimming, electric power, some tents for hire. Resident warden. Transport: Plumstead rail station 6 km, Southfield Station 6 km. On M5 from Cape Town.

Sandvlei Sea Scout base, Lakeside. Small site on edge of lagoon. Beautiful location. Facilities: Camping & indoor accommodation. Hall, kitchen, ablutions, electric power, swimming. Close to superb beach. Attractions: Active Sea Scout base. Close to major False Bay beaches. Excellent facilities for water activities.
Sea Scout Base page

Scout Mountain Club Hut, Table Mountain. Stone hut for Scouts overnighting on Table Mountain. Accommodation for 18 people in 3 rooms. Fireplace, sink, toilet. Booking is essential.
Scout Hut page

Free State

Gilshort, on Harmony gold mine, Virginia. A large camping ground with thorn bushes & trees; veld orientated. Roofed accommodation. Facilities; None. No swimming or camping equipment. Transport: Virginia rail station 5 km. Contact the Provincial Manager, Anne Brand, P O Box 55022, Eerstemyn 9466. Tel & Fax 057 352 5149