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

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Areena Riverside Resort

South Africa - Eastern Cape

About Areena Riverside Resort Camping

Set in Eastern Cape, South Africa near East London, Areena Riverside Resort is a well-appointed caravan park and campsite. The property offers opportunities for canoeing, fishing, and birdwatching. Nearby attractions include Kwelera National Botanical Garden, Glen Gariff Bulura River Mouth Beach.

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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