Regions of Scouts South Africa
Scouts South Africa is split into ten Regions, which are similar to the Provinces of South Africa.
Eastern Cape North Region
Regional Office
Email: easterncapenorth@scouts.org.za
Physical address: 1 Bingley Street, Central Port Elizabeth
Postal address: PO Box 12061, Centralhil, 6006
Phone and fax: +27 (0)41 374 40 96
Eastern Cape North Region website: easterncapenorth.scouts.org.za
Eastern Cape South Region
Regional Office
Email: easterncapesouth@scouts.org.za
Physical address: 1 Bingley Street, Central Port Elizabeth
Postal address: PO Box 12061, Centralhil, 6006
Phone and fax: +27 (0)41 374 40 96
Eastern Cape South Region website: easterncapesouth.scouts.org.za
Free State Region
Regional Office
Physical address: 2 Peter Crescent, St Helena, Welkom, 9459
Postal address: PO Box 55022, Eerstemyn, Welkom, 9466
Phone and fax: +27 (0)57 352 51 49
Free State Region website: freestate.scouts.org.za
Camp Sites
Gilshort, on Harmony gold mine, Virginia
A large camping ground with thorn bushes, trees and open veld. Roofed accommodation. No additional facilities, no swimming or camping equipment. Transport: Virginia train station 5 km. Booking: Tel & Fax 057 352 51 49
Gauteng Region
Regional Offices
Johannesburg Office
Physical address: 3 Glen Road, Bramley, Johannesburg
Postal address: P O Box 900, Northlands, 2116
Phone: +27 (0)11 440 64 90
Fax: +27 (0)86 594 23 66
Email: gauteng@scouts.org.za
Gauteng Region website: gauteng.scouts.org.za
Tshwane Regional Office
Physical address: 1307 South Street Hatfield Pretoria
Postal address: P.O. Box 35354, Menlo Park, 0081
Phone: +27 (0)72 286 0147
Email Shop: Gauteng.shop@scouts.org.za
Activity Centres
Arrowe Park Campsite, Benoni
This 20 acre camp ground has some developed camp sites on the shore of Homestead Lake. It is mainly rough veldt grass but has a large area of mowed Kikuyu grass for games etc. The bay which extends into the site is used for water activities. No fishing.
Delta Park Campsite, Randburg
This 10 acre sloping camp ground adjoins the Girl Guide's Trefoil Park, Delta municipal park and the Florence Bloom bird sanctuary in the northern Johannesburg suburbs. It is mostly an open area of mown veldt grass, suitable for activities and camping. Facilities include: an ablution block with hot & cold showers, electric lighting and a kitchen with refrigerators attached to a small hall. Close to shopping centre. Transport: 26°07'38.0″S 28°00'46.0″E.
Gilwell, Hamberg Road, Florida
This training ground has both indoor and camping facilities. It has 23 beds & 4 bedrooms, all camp site, catering and adequate ablution facilities with hot & cold showers, electric lighting and kitchen. Being so popular it is booked for weekends up to a year in advance, but normally has vacancies during the week. Nearest train station is 1.5 km. 55 km to Johannesburg airport. No bus service.
Gilbanken Activity Centre, Tshwane
This Scout owned camping and activity facility is one of the larger camp grounds. It has 6 bunk rooms which can accommodate 68 people, 8 patrol campsites, 2 troop campsites and 1 competition site (up to 20 Troops). Furthermore there are 2 kitchens, a mess hall (with tables and chairs), a Scout hall, an obstacle course, a camp fire circle and a tuck shop. Pioneering and staving equipment are available. Prices range from R 60.00 pp to R 120.00 pp per night depending on the accommodation type and group size. This camping facility is a 20 minutes' drive from Pretoria East hospital, 61.3 km from Beccleuch interchange via R25 and N3, 60.5 km from Gillooly's interchange via R25 and 51 km from Brakfontein Interchange.
More info / bookings: gilbankenbookings@gmail.com or Tshwane Scout shop on (012) 346 8720 (Wed & Fri).
KwaZulu-Natal Region
Regional Office
Physical address: 19 Earl Haig Road, Rose Glen, Durban
Postal address: P O Box 37143, Overport 4067
Phone: +27 (0)31 207 57 38
Phone 2: +27 (0)31 207 87 93
Fax: +27 (0)31 207 70 57
Email: kzn@scouts.org.za
KZN Region website: kzn.scouts.org.za
Activity Centres
B-P Camp, Burman Drive, Morningside, Durban
Rustic camping ground in bushy nature reserve almost right in the heart of Durban. Indigenous trees and bushes as well as a wide range of birds, some small animals and plenty of monkeys! Facilities include: 7 patrol sites, two camp fire circles, parade ground, outdoor chapel, ablution block with hot & 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 km and 5 km to Durban beach front and Durban centre. Contact KZN Regional office on 031 305 50 84 for bookings, costs and directions.
Lexden Camp Site, Hosking Road, Pietermaritzburg
Park-like camp ground with plenty of trees and a dense bush area in suburban Pietermaritzburg. It is the premier Scout campsite in KZN and is fenced off and secure. Facilities include: modern ablutions and a historic hall. Two campfire circles, open air chapel and lots of room for outdoor activities. Close to town at 3 km from city hall and other attractions in and around Pietermaritzburg. Ideal for Troop and patrol camps, hikes and other activities. For more information about Lexden please email lexdenscoutcamp@gmail.com
1st Hillcrest Grounds, 16 Shortlands Avenue, Hillcrest
The home to the 1st Hillcrest Scout and Guide Group this 3 hectare scout ground joins the 12 hectare Springside Nature Reserve. It has camping facilities for five campsites, a kitchen with stove and hot gas showers, a wonderful campfire circle and a large hall and smaller meeting room. There is also an outdoor cabin that can sleep 30 people. It is fenced off and secure. Hillcrest is 35 km inland from Durban. 031 305 50 84 for bookings, costs and directions.
Limpopo Region
Regional Contact Details
Physical Address: Zwariri Drive, Duiwelskloof, Limpopo 0835
Postal Address: PO Box 298, Duiwelskloof, Limpopo 0835
Phone: 27 (0)72 253 3245
Email: limpopo@scouts.org.za
Limpopo Region website: limpopo.scouts.org.za
Mpumalanga Region
Regional Office
Physical/Post address: 37 Marloth Street, Nelspruit Village, 1218
Phone and fax: +27 (0)13 752 65 09
Email: mpumalanga@scouts.org.za
Mpumalanga Region website: .scouts.org.za mpumalanga.scouts.org.za
Northern Cape Region
Regional Office
Physical address: 21 Regiment Way, Belgravia, Kimberly 8301
Postal address: PO Box 110458, Hadison Park, 8306
Phone: +27 (0)78 146 23 45
Fax: +27 (0)86 517 10 48
Email: northerncape@scouts.org.za
Northern Cape Region website: northerncape.scouts.org.za
North West Region
Regional Office
Physical address: 7 Carney Street, BP Hall, Mafeking
Phone: +27 (0)83 207 82 44
Email: northwest@scouts.org.za
Website: northwest.scouts.org.za
Western Cape Region
Regional Office
Physical address: 124 Belvedere Road, Claremont
Postal address: PO Box 2434, Clareinch 7740
Phone: 0860 SCOUTS (0860 726 887)
Phone 2: +27 (0)86 453 2769
Email: westerncape@scouts.org.za
Western Cape Region website: westerncape.scouts.org.za
Camp Sites
Appleton Scout Camp
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. Facilities: small camp ground, a bunk house with 15 beds, kitchen with stove and fridge, ablutions and electricity. No swimming or equipment hire. 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). Appleton Scout Camp page
Gilray
Gilray, Prince George Drive & Klip Rd, Grassy Park
Large campsite & training ground surrounded by trees and bushes with big open grass area. Facilities: ablutions, hall and water and electricity. No swimming. Some tents for hire. Resident warden. On Prince George Drive, which leads to Muizenberg and South Peninsula beaches. Transport: Plumstead train station 6 km, Southfield Station 6 km. On M5 from Cape Town. Gilray page.
Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre
Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre, Wellington
This 200 ha former farm on the mountainside below du Toit's kloof hosts an abundance of trees and natural fynbos. Facilities include: Multiple camp sites and 7 indoor accommodation venues ranging from the Rondavel with 2 beds up to the Ole House with over 20 beds. There is a well equipped kitchen, ablution blocks, water and electricity. Hire of camping equipment possible. Attractions include hiking trails and swimming in mountain pools. Transport: Wellington rail station 1h30 hike. Approximately 7 km from Wellington. Hawequas Scout Adventure Centre page.
Scout Mountain Club Hut, Table Mountain
Scout Mountain Club Hut for Scouts overnighting on Table Mountain. Facilities: accommodation for 18 people in 3 rooms, fireplace, sink and toilet. Booking is essential. Scout Mountain Hut page.
Sea Scout Base, Lakeside
Zandvlei Sea Scout Base is a beautifully located small site on Sandvlei lagoon. Facilities: Camping & indoor accommodation, hall, kitchen, ablutions, electricity and water, swimming. Attractions: Active Sea Scout base and close to major False Bay beaches. Excellent facilities for water activities. Sea Scout Base page.