Rent a caravan or camper anywhere in South Africa, directly from its owner

Kampi is South Africa's peer-to-peer camper and caravan rental marketplace. Campers are listed across all 9 provinces, from rooftop tents and lightweight popups to full touring caravans with hot water and a proper shower. On most campers you send a request first and nothing is charged until the owner says yes. A few are set up for instant booking, and the camper's own page says which. Kampi insurance at R89 a day applies on the campers that carry it. Some owners carry their own cover instead, and the camper's own page says which. You deal directly with the owner. No depot queues, no franchise fees. Planning a Kruger trip? Hitch up in Pretoria on Friday afternoon and you're in the bush by dinner. Want to do the Garden Route? Grab a camper in Cape Town and take your time along the N2. Browse by location, filter by what you actually need (sleepers, EB license, 4x4), and book online.

259 campers available on Kampi in Caravan Hire South Africa.

About Caravan Hire South Africa

SA is built for caravan travel. The national road network connects every province, SANParks runs campsites in most of the big game reserves, and there are hundreds of private farms and resort parks where you can pitch up for the night. Kruger is the obvious drawcard, drive in through Mpumalanga or Limpopo and spend a week watching elephants from your camping chair. But don't sleep on the quieter spots: the Cederberg's rock pools, Kgalagadi's red dunes, Golden Gate's sandstone cliffs, or the Wild Coast where the gravel road ends at the ocean. The Winelands are an easy weekend trip from Cape Town, and the KZN Midlands give you Drakensberg views without the long haul. A camper lets you do it all on your own schedule, no check-out times, no hotel bookings, just load the bakkie and go.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the price on Kampi actually cover?
What you pay is the owner's rate for the camper plus Kampi's service fee for handling the booking and the payment. Where a camper carries Kampi cover, that cover costs R89 a day; not every camper carries it, some owners carry their own instead, and the camper's own page says which. There is no once-off admin fee. That was Kampi's pricing before 1 July 2026, and a booking made before that date can still show it. Most owners also add a once-off cleaning fee, and every owner asks for a refundable damage deposit. The camper's own page shows both, and what your dates come to, before you send a request.
How are the rental days counted?
Every day of the trip is charged, including the day you collect the camper and the day you bring it back. A Friday to Sunday trip is three days, not two, because both the collection day and the return day count.
When does the money actually move?
On most campers, nothing is charged when you send a request. You only pay once the owner approves it, and owners have 3 days to answer. A few campers are set up for instant booking instead and charge as soon as you book, the camper's own page says which. Either way, you pay Kampi online, never the owner directly.
Do I need a special licence to tow it?
Not necessarily. Up to 750kg you can tow on an ordinary Code B licence, the same one most drivers already have. Over that you need a Code EB. Every camper's page says which one it needs, and Kampi has a whole page of campers that need no EB at all.
What if I need to cancel, or something goes wrong?
Cancel a request before you have paid and nothing is owed, because nothing was ever charged. Once you have paid, cancelling before the trip starts means a non-refundable booking fee of up to R189 may apply, and the rest is refunded according to the camper's policy. Cancelling once the trip has started, or on a listing with no cancellation policy set, refunds nothing at all: not the rate, not the cleaning fee, not the cover. The camper's own page shows its exact cancellation policy before you book, and it is worth reading before you pay.
Who am I actually renting from?
A private owner, not a franchise or a depot. Sending a request opens a message thread with them under their name, so you can talk before you pay anything. Their phone number and the exact pickup address open up once you have paid, not at the moment they approve. You collect the camper from them in person. Most owners have had an ID document, proof of address and the camper's papers approved by Kampi before their listing went live, though not every one of them has. There is no corporate credit or background check beyond that. What else stands behind them is the reviews they have earned on Kampi.
How does caravan hire work on Kampi?
Pick a camper you like, choose your dates, and send a booking request. On most campers nothing is charged until the owner says yes, and the owner has 3 days to answer. A few campers are set up for instant booking instead, and the camper's own page says which. Once your booking is confirmed, you pay online via PayFast and arrange pickup directly with the owner. Kampi insurance at R89 a day applies on the campers that carry it. Some owners carry their own cover instead, and the camper's own page says which.
What provinces have campers available?
All 9. Gauteng and the Western Cape have the most listings, but you'll find campers in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, and the Northern Cape too.
How much does caravan rental cost in South Africa?
Owners set their own rates, so prices vary depending on the rig. What you pay is the owner's rate for the camper plus our service fee for handling the booking and the payment, and where a camper carries Kampi cover, that cover costs R89 a day. There is no once-off admin fee. Most owners add a once-off cleaning fee, and every owner asks for a refundable damage deposit, and the camper's own page shows both before you send a request. Lots of owners give discounts for longer trips, look for weekly and monthly rates.
Do I need an EB license to tow a caravan?
Not necessarily. If the trailer weighs up to 750kg you can tow it on a standard Code B license. Plenty of campers on Kampi fall under that, rooftop tents, small popups, lightweight trailers. Each listing shows what you need. Use the 'No EB License' filter to narrow it down.

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