Caravan Hire in Cape Town

There's no better place to start a caravan trip than Cape Town. Campers are listed across the Mother City. Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs (Bellville, Durbanville), even out toward the Winelands. From here you can head up the West Coast for wildflowers and Langebaan, cruise the Garden Route along the N2, or just poke around the Cape Peninsula for a long weekend. Cape Town listings range from compact trailers for two to full family caravans with kitchens, showers, and enough space to actually enjoy the trip.

51 campers available on Kampi in Cape Town.

About Cape Town

Take the N2 east and you're on the Garden Route: Somerset West in 40 minutes, over Sir Lowry's Pass, through Caledon and Swellendam to Mossel Bay (4 hours), George (4.5 hours), and all the way to Plett (5.5 hours). The N7 north runs up the West Coast. Langebaan, Paternoster, and eventually Namaqualand if you keep going. The R44 coastal road to Hermanus takes about 1.5 hours and is worth it for whale season. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek? 45 minutes east.

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.
Where do Cape Town camper owners do handover?
You'll sort out the exact spot with the owner after booking. Most Cape Town campers are based in the Southern Suburbs, Northern Suburbs (Bellville, Durbanville), or near the N1/N2 for easy highway access.
What is the best season for a Cape Town caravan trip?
Summer (Dec-March) is the obvious choice, warm, dry, perfect for the Garden Route. Spring (Sep-Nov) is underrated though: wildflowers on the West Coast and the Winelands are gorgeous. Winter is wet, but if you don't mind the rain, the mountains get snow and it's properly moody and beautiful.
Can I take a caravan on Cape Point road?
You can, but think about the size of your rig first. The roads inside Table Mountain National Park are paved but some sections are narrow and winding. Smaller trailers, no problem. Bigger caravans, check SANParks guidelines. There's a caravan parking area near the entrance gate if you'd rather unhitch.
How far is Cape Town from Knysna?
About 500km, roughly 5 hours on the N2. Most people break the drive at Mossel Bay or George, and honestly, why rush? The N2 is a good road, fine for any caravan.

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