Holiday Stays

De Rust Caravan Park

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5
Campsite Hammanskraal · Gauteng

About

Budget-friendly camping accommodation in Big 5 Game Reserve on Pienaars River, 35km from Pretoria. Stands for caravans, tents, and motorhomes with power and braai.

Accommodation

43 stands accommodate caravans, tents, and motorhomes, plus 2 chalets. Each stand features braai, water, and 16amp power; selected stands include 220V and private ablutions. Sites are grassed, partially shaded, and located along Pienaars River. Multiple stand areas and self-catering units available.

Facilities

Ablution blocks with hot/cold water and electric razor outlets, laundry services (15kg and 8kg machines), scullery with potjie cleaning stations, wheelchair-accessible amenities, and an unheated swimming pool. Cell phone reception available throughout.

Location & Surroundings

Within Big 5 Game Reserve alongside Pienaars River, 35km from Pretoria. Near Dinokeng Game Reserve, 50km north of Pretoria. Wildlife includes elephant, lions, rhino, buffalo, and 280+ bird species. Self-drive safaris, guided game drives, bush walks, and hot air ballooning available. Arlington Brewery, Safari Mall, and Kingfisher Restaurant nearby.

House Rules

Check-in: 11:00
Check-out: 10:00
Pets: Allowed

Rooms

Ratel River Stands 1–12

River-facing camping stands along the Pienaars River for caravans, tents, or motorhomes. Prone to flooding during rainy season due to Roodeplaat dam catchment.

Island Stands 1–4

Camping stands for caravans, tents, or motorhomes.

Inner Stands 1–8

Camping stands for caravans, tents, or motorhomes.

Dam Way Stands 1–4

Camping stands for caravans, tents, or motorhomes.

Bush Stands 1–8

Bush-facing camping stands for caravans, tents, or motorhomes. Unaffected by seasonal river flooding.

Bosbok Longstay

Long-term camping stands for extended stays.

Self Catering Unit

Self-catering chalets within the game reserve.

River Stand 1

This stand is on the river bank and has little shade. Can host tents to medium size caravans and RV's. This stand is big and can host 2 more units. The site has water and electricity connections, braa

From
R780

River Stand 2

This stand is on the river bank and has little shade. This river stand can cater for bigger caravans and RV's. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R822

River Stand 3

This stand is on the river bank and offers little shade. This is a smaller stand that caters for all sizes of tents, smaller caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai an

From
R822

River Stand 4

This stand is on the river bank and offers partial shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and small to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a re

From
R813

River Stand 5

This stand is on the river bank and offers adequate shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a

From
R780

River Stand 6

This stand is on the river bank and offers adequate shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a

From
R788

River Stand 7

This stand has medium shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braa

From
R792

River Stand 8

This stand has medium shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braa

From
R792

River Stand 9

This stand has medium shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braa

From
R792

River Stand 10

This stand has medium shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braa

From
R792

River Stand 11

This stand has a little shade, with morning sun and late afternoon shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connection

From
R792

River Stand 12

This secluded stand has adequate shade. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and all sizes of caravans and RV’s.The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R798

Inner Stand 1

This stand has adequate shade, and caters for tents and small caravans and bush trailers. Inner Stand 1 and 2 (27/28) are close to each other. Great for groups of 2 or more units. The site has water a

From
R756

Inner Stand 2

This stand has adequate shade, and caters for tents and small caravans and bush trailers. Inner Stand 1 and 2 (27/28) are close to each other. Great for groups of 2 or more units. The site has water a

From
R753

Inner Stand 3

This stand has medium shade and caters for tents and small to medium caravans and RV’s. Stand 3 and 4 (5/6) are adjacent and close to each other, good for 2 units sharing. The site has water and elect

From
R782

Inner Stand 4

This stand has medium shade and caters for tents and small to medium caravans and RV’s. Stand 3 and 4 (5/6) are adjacent and close to each other, good for 2 units sharing. The site has water and elect

From
R782

Inner Stand 5

This inner stand has little shade and caters for all sizes of tents and medium to big size caravans and RVs. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R752

Inner Stand 6

This stand has adequate shade, with morning shade and late afternoon soon. The stand caters for all sizes of tents and caravans, motorhomes and bush trailers.The site has water and electricity connect

From
R752

Inner Stand 7

This inner stand has little shade and caters for all sizes of tents and any size caravans, bush trailers and RVs. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R752

Inner Stand 8

This large inner stand has some shade and and caters for all sizes of tents and any size caravans, bush trailers and RVs. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R752

Dam Way 1

This stand has adequate shade, and caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The stand is large and can host 2 or 3 units. The site has water and electricity connection

From
R782

Dam Way 2

This dam way shaded stand caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R782

Dam Way 3

This dam way shaded stand caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R782

Dam Way 4

This dam way has little shade. Caters for all sizes of tents and caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R782

Island Stand 1

This stand is located on the island, has adequate shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse

From
R801

Island Stand 2

This stand is located on the island, has some shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin

From
R792

Island Stand 3

This stand is located on the island, has lots of shade, and caters for tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity, braai and a refuse bin. Island Stand 3 & 4

From
R792

Island Stand 4

This stand is located on the island, has lots of shade, and caters for tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity, braai and a refuse bin. Island Stand 3 & 4

From
R822

Island Stand 5 Otter

This site caters for group camping for minimum of 2 units/4 people, ideally bush trailers and tent camping. This tranquil site offers game viewing over the river bank. The site has water and electrici

From
R1,644

Bush Stand 1

This shaded bush stand caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R751

Bush Stand 2

This stand has adequate shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. Bush Stand 2 and 3 (29/30) are close together, ideal for groups of 2 or more units. The site

From
R742

Bush Stand 3

This stand has adequate shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. Bush Stand 2 and 3 (29/30) are close together, ideal for groups of 2 or more units. The site

From
R742

Bush Stand 4

This bush stand has medium shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small to medium size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R742

Bush Stand 5

This bush stand has medium shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small size caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R742

Pvt Ablution Bush 6 Ratel

This Pvt Ablution stand has adequate shade and caters for all sizes of tents and small sizes caravans and RV’s. The site has water and electricity connections, braai and a refuse bin.

From
R851

Pvt Ablution Bush 7 Aardvark

This secluded bush stand has its own ablution block and its own non-equipped kitchen space. This stand has adequate shade and can accommodate tents, and all sizes of caravans and RVs. The site has wa

From
R847

Pvt Ablution Bush 8 Jakkals

This secluded bush stand has its own ablution block and its own non-equipped kitchen space. This shaded stand has concrete slab that can accommodate tents, and all size caravans and RVs. The site has

From
R850

Self Catering Unit 1 Dassie

This tented, thatch-roof self-catering unit can host 4 people, ideally, 2 adults and 2 children. Beds are fitted with basic bedding. Dassie has 1 bedroom with a queen bed, and a loft room with twin si

Queen x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,000

Self-Catering Unit 2 Duiker

Duiker sleeps 6 people. It has 2 bedrooms, the 1st with a queen bed 2nd with twin single beds/king bed and a bunk bed in the living area. It has a fully fitted kitchen, dining and lounge area. beds ar

Queen x 1 Single x 2 Bunk x 1
From
R1,329

BosBok Bush Camp longstay

Six Camping stands located in the bush away from main campsite. Shared ablution and Scullery. Porta-Poty Service station.

From
R205

Rooibok Pvt

Private Cottage

Double x 1

Location

Hammanskraal Guide →

Features

Big 5 Game Reserve Owner-Operated Riverbank Location Operating Since 1997 Unfenced Wilderness Camp Grassed, Partially Shaded Sites Patrolled Game Fences Manned Entrance Gate 280+ Bird Species Including African Finfoot And Halfcollared Kingfisher Ancient Trees Including 600-year-old Wild Olive And 450-year-old Karee Cell Phone Reception

Activities

Bird Watching Game Viewing Nature Trail Hot Air Ballooning Guided Game Drives Guided Bush Walks Self-drive Safari Microlight Adventures

Amenities

Swimming Pool Braai Facilities Laundry Service Wheelchair Accessible Electricity Ablution Blocks Scullery Private Ablutions Potjie Cleaning Stations

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Nearby Destinations

Dinokeng 2km Kromdraai 6km Pienaarsrivier Nedersetting 10km Pienaarsrivier 23km Baviaanspoort 30km Roodeplaat 32km