Rent a caravan or camper in Ballito, directly from its owner

Ballito is the heart of KwaZulu-Natal's Dolphin Coast, about 40km north of Durban along the N2 and a short drive from King Shaka International Airport. Salt Rock, Shaka's Rock and Zinkwazi sit either side of it, the beaches are tidal-pool gentle in places and surf-ready in others, and the sugar-cane hills behind the coast open into the Midlands and, further north, the Zululand game reserves. Owners here list the campers they use themselves, and you collect from the owner rather than joining a depot queue.

4 campers available on Kampi in Ballito.

About Ballito

Ballito sits on the N2 toll road, so Durban and uMhlanga are about forty minutes south in normal traffic and the airport is closer than either. Salt Rock and Shaka's Rock are a few minutes down the coast, Zinkwazi and Blythedale Beach a little further north. Heading inland, the Midlands Meander is roughly two hours away and the Drakensberg a long half day. North on the N2 you reach Hluhluwe-iMfolozi and the St Lucia wetland area in a morning's drive, which makes Ballito a practical start or end point for a Zululand loop. Coastal holiday parks along this stretch fill up well ahead over December and the Easter week, so confirm your site before you confirm the camper.

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.
Is Ballito part of Durban?
No. Ballito is in the KwaDukuza municipality on the Dolphin Coast, about 40km north of Durban. Campers listed in Durban itself have their own page, and the KwaZulu-Natal page shows both.
How far is Ballito from King Shaka International Airport?
Roughly 20 to 30 minutes by road, depending on the N2 traffic. That makes it an easy collection point when you are flying in and hiring a camper from an owner nearby.
Where can I take a camper from Ballito?
North to St Lucia and Hluhluwe-iMfolozi, inland to the Midlands Meander and the Drakensberg, or south down the coast past Durban toward the south coast. The N2 is sealed and caravan friendly the whole way.
When is the best time to camp on the Dolphin Coast?
The coast is mild all year. Winter is dry and pleasant, while summer is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms. School holidays and long weekends are busy, so book sites early.

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