Rent a caravan or camper for the Cederberg, directly from its owner

The Cederberg is about three hours north of Cape Town and it feels like another planet. Sandstone formations that look like they were sculpted by something with a sense of humour. San rock art that's been on the walls for thousands of years. Rooibos tea growing wild on the slopes. At night, the stars are absurd, some of the darkest skies in the Western Cape, perfect for sitting outside your camper with a glass of something and just looking up. Bring warm gear: even in summer the nights cool down, and in winter it properly freezes up high. The area is great for hiking, rock climbing, and swimming in rock pools. Summers are extreme though, 40°C+ is normal. Autumn (March-May) and spring (September-November) are the best camping seasons. Come prepared with everything you need. Shops are scarce.

409 campers available on Kampi in Cederberg.

About Cederberg

Get in via the N7. Citrusdal from the south or Clanwilliam from the north. Algeria campsite (CapeNature) is the main base, set along a river with trail access right from camp. From there, the Wolfberg Arch hike is the classic, a natural rock bridge that photographs unbelievably well. The Wolfberg Cracks and Maltese Cross are also within reach. Stadsaal Caves have San rock art paintings estimated at 6,000+ years old, worth the detour. For swimming, Beaverlac rock pools near Porterville are hard to beat. Camping options: Algeria (CapeNature, basic but in a great spot), Sanddrif (private, near Wolfberg Arch), Kromrivier (private, decent facilities and good swimming holes). Roads in are all gravel, a 4x4 trailer or off-road caravan is the sensible choice. The Uitkyk Pass is steep and narrow, not a place to be in a big rig. Standard caravans can get to Algeria and Sanddrif in dry weather but should avoid the central mountain crossings.

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.
Do I need a 4x4 for the Cederberg?
Recommended for most Cederberg camping. Roads are gravel with steep sections (Uitkyk Pass). Algeria campsite is accessible to standard vehicles in dry conditions, but an off-road trailer is much safer for the Cederberg.
When is the best time to camp in the Cederberg?
March-May (autumn) and September-November (spring). Summer (Dec-Feb) is extremely hot (40°C+). Winter (June-Aug) brings snow to peaks and freezing nights. Spring brings wildflowers.
Is there mobile signal in the Cederberg?
Very limited. Some hilltops get patchy signal. Treat the Cederberg as off-grid. Bring all supplies, download offline maps, and let someone know your plans. This is proper wilderness camping.
What is the Wolfberg Arch hike like?
About 5-6 hours return from Sanddrif campsite. Moderate to strenuous with some scrambling over rocks. When you get to the arch, a huge natural rock bridge framing the mountains, you'll understand why everyone does this hike. Start early; by midday it gets hot.

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