Caravan Hire in the Free State

Everyone drives through the Free State on the way somewhere else. That's a mistake. Golden Gate Highlands National Park has sandstone cliffs that glow orange at sunset. Clarens is a small arts town in the Maluti foothills with galleries, craft breweries, and some of the best camping in the country. The cherry orchards around Ficksburg are worth a stop in November. Bloemfontein (Mangaung) is the provincial hub. The Free State's roads are long and straight and empty, perfect caravan rental territory with affordable campsites everywhere you look.

7 campers available on Kampi in Free State.

About Free State

Golden Gate is the highlight, those sandstone cliffs go from yellow to deep orange depending on the light, and the hiking is first-rate. Glen Reenen rest camp has caravan stands with power. Clarens is 20 minutes away and has more restaurants and galleries than you'd expect for a town its size. The Ficksburg Cherry Festival in November is a proper event. Gariep Dam, the biggest in SA, has a resort with camping and water sports. Sterkfontein Dam near Harrismith has good fishing and caravan camping with the Drakensberg foothills right there.

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 Golden Gate Highlands Park good for caravanning?
Really good. Glen Reenen Rest Camp has caravan stands with power points. The scenery is worth it on its own, sandstone cliffs changing colour through the day. Hiking trails are well maintained. Book ahead for school holidays though.
What is Clarens like for a caravan rental trip?
There are a few caravan parks and resorts around Clarens. The town itself is small enough to walk, with good food and art galleries. Most people combine it with a Golden Gate visit, they're right next to each other.
How far is the Free State from Gauteng?
Bloem is 400km from Joburg (4 hours on the N1). Clarens is closer , about 280km via the N3, roughly 3 hours. Golden Gate is about the same distance.
What is the weather like in the Free State?
Hot summers with afternoon thunderstorms, cold winters with snow on the highlands sometimes. Spring (September-October) is the sweet spot, mild temperatures, wildflowers on the grasslands, and the best light for Golden Gate's sandstone.

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