Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Just seeing if there is a recommendation for camping in the Johannesburg/Randburg region.

Just want to spend a night or two using my set up before hitting the road

Should we tell "the American" it's fine to camp at Zoo Lake or Emmarentia dam?

Seriously Josh - Head out north less than 100 km to Dinokeng where there are various options. I can recommend Kyleu - unfenced wild and with a choice of shower/toilet facilities or not. If you forego the facilities I recommend site 1 or 4.

Maybe somewhere in the Brits area. Something like de Wildt where you can camp and then do the trail to familiarize yourself with your new vehicle

Another vote for Dinokeng.

Hennops pride is also a plan