Areena Riverside Resort – Nature, Camping & Local Attractions in Eastern Cape

Experience Areena Riverside Resort – camping, nature, and scenic adventures in Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Southern Camping

Areena Riverside Resort

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Areena Riverside Resort Camping

Areena Riverside Resort is a nature retreat in Eastern Cape, South Africa, set in beautiful natural surroundings. Guests can enjoy walking trails, birdwatching, and outdoor photography. Facilities include clean restrooms, open camping spaces, and picnic areas. Nearby attractions include Kwelera National Botanical Garden, Glen Gariff Bulura River Mouth Beach. Ideal for travelers looking for a scenic, peaceful, and comfortable camping experience.

Contact Info

Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Caravan & tents
  • Caravan Allowed: Yes
  • Caravan Requirements: Standard caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • People per Site: 6
  • Power points: Standard power points
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Half of the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 100
  • Tents Allowed: Yes
  • Star Rating: 3 Star

Facilities

  • Braai Grill: Yes
  • Cellphone reception: Yes (all services)
  • Freezer: Yes
  • Shop: Tuck shop in camp. Wood for sale
  • Water taps: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Tar road
  • Closest Town: East London
  • Distance to Town: 26 km
  • GPS Campsite: S 32.89 E 28.0529
  • GPS Turnoff: S 32.8836 E 28.0614
  • Trailer Required: Standard trailer
  • Vehicle: Sedan

Ablution

  • Has Bath: Yes
  • Showers: Hot showers
  • Toilets: Flush toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water: dam and river
  • Hiking: Day hikes
  • Horse riding: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Jeep tracks
  • Nature Drives: Yes
  • Other Activities: Adventure village - abseil archery paintball quad bike & game drives
  • Swimming: Swimming pool, river and pools, sea

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Wegsleep #2, p 15
  • Comments: Resort set on tidal river close to beach. Great camping site with excellent facilities, Self-catering cottages and rondavels. In a game park with many species of animals, lots of birds and great indigenous bush. Adventure Village for the adventurous. Highly Recommended by the AAE.
  • Additional Comments: Holiday resort in a nature reserve close to the sea.
  • Special rules: No radios or drumming allowed

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Kwelera National Botanical Garden

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (281 reviews)
    1,9 km from camp
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  • Glen Gariff Bulura River Mouth Beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (28 reviews)
    3,5 km from camp
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  • Gonubie Boardwalk

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (456 reviews)
    5,5 km from camp
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  • SUV Challenge

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    7,7 km from camp
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  • Chintsa West Beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (48 reviews)
    7,8 km from camp
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  • Ihlathi83

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    8,1 km from camp
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  • Cintsa River Beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (54 reviews)
    8,8 km from camp
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  • Blue Bend Beach

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (30 reviews)
    14,0 km from camp
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  • Dassie Trail

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (266 reviews)
    14,9 km from camp
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  • Mermaid's Pool

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,5 (82 reviews)
    15,0 km from camp
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  • On The Rocks Nahoon River Cruises

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (34 reviews)
    15,0 km from camp
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  • Kumnandi Boat Cruise

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (19 reviews)
    15,1 km from camp
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  • Nahoon Reef

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (556 reviews)
    15,1 km from camp
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  • Excelencia Tours

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    15,2 km from camp
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  • Nahoon Point Lighthouse

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (82 reviews)
    15,7 km from camp
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  • Bats' Cave

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (76 reviews)
    16,2 km from camp
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  • Kwelera

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    16,6 km from camp
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  • Hemingways Casino

    casino, movie theater, tourist attraction, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,2 (1561 reviews)
    16,7 km from camp
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  • East London Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (543 reviews)
    18,7 km from camp
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  • East London Zoo

    zoo, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 3,2 (686 reviews)
    20,1 km from camp
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