In The Heart Of the Bushveld
Escape the city. Fall asleep to the roar of lions. Wake up to birdsong and bushveld sunrises.
Welcome to Your Happy Place
Rust Oord Bushveld Camp sits just an hour from Johannesburg and Pretoria, tucked into untouched bushveld where the sky stretches wide and the only schedule is your own. Owned and run by Frank and Alicia, this is camping the way it should be. No chalets, no concrete walls. Just open skies, crackling fires, and the kind of quiet that makes you forget about Monday.
1hr from JHB
16 Camp Sites
2 Private Camps
Pet Friendly
Where You'll Stay
Choose your perfect spot in the bush
Main Camping Sites
16 spacious stands nestled in the bush, each with its own electricity point, water, built-in braai, and overhead light. Room to spread out and make yourself at home.
- Electricity (10A)
- Water point
- Built-in braai
- Overhead light
- Up to 8 people
Vlakvark Private Bush Camp
Your own private corner of the bush. Complete with private ablutions, a boma area, and space for up to 3 caravans. Perfect for families or groups wanting their own piece of wilderness.
- Private toilet & shower
- Private boma
- Dish-wash bay
- 2x Electricity points
- Up to 12 people
Krimpvark Private Bush Camp
A secluded camp with its own facilities, tucked deeper into the bush. Private ablutions, dual power points, and enough room for a proper group getaway.
- Private toilet & shower
- Dish-wash bay
- 2x Electricity points
- Space for 3 caravans
- Up to 12 people
More Than a Place to Sleep
Lion Roars
Fall asleep to the sound of lions from neighbouring Ukutula Lion Park, just 1.5km away
Wildlife
Spot impala, nyala, warthogs, and dozens of bird species wandering through camp
Swimming
Two pools (one heated) for cooling off after a bushveld day
Braai & Boma
Built-in braais at every stand, plus a shared boma for group gatherings
Kids Paradise
Playground with trampoline, pool table, darts, and open space to run wild
Walking Trails
Explore the bush on foot along marked walking trails
What Our Guests Say
"So glad we discovered this little gem! Close to Joburg, clean and maintained facilities, play area for the kids, heated pool, a bar and the tranquility of the Bush. Perfect for a quick getaway."
Lauren van Zyl
Johannesburg
"Here you get personal attention from the owners who are amazing people's people. All the facilities are brand new and restrooms are just wow. In the early mornings you hear lions roar."
Rico Bester
Kempton Park
"We discovered a gem of a getaway. There are all the modern facilities you need, but the feeling is that you're sitting alone in the middle of the bushveld."
Christa Prinsloo
Centurion
Just an Hour from the City
Located near Brits in the North West Province, Rust Oord is close enough for a weekend escape but far enough to feel like another world.
Get DirectionsReady to Escape the City?
Book your bushveld getaway today. Contact Saskia for availability.