Rent a caravan or camper in Mossel Bay, directly from its owner

Mossel Bay is where the Garden Route begins if you are driving east, and it is one of the few places on this coast where you can be parked at a campsite fifteen minutes after collecting the camper. Hartenbos, Klein Brak and Great Brak River are all a short drive out, the water stays warm enough to swim through most of the year, and the Robinson Pass lifts you over the Outeniquas into the Klein Karoo in under an hour. Owners here list lightweight trailers and full touring caravans, and you collect from the owner rather than joining a depot queue.

8 campers available on Kampi in Mossel Bay.

About Mossel Bay

N2 east: George in 45 minutes, Wilderness in an hour, Knysna in an hour and a half, Plettenberg Bay just past that. N2 west: Riversdale in an hour, Swellendam in two, Cape Town in about four and a half. Take the R328 over the Robinson Pass and Oudtshoorn is 50 minutes away, with the Cango Caves and the Swartberg beyond it. Closer in, the Point and the St Blaize trail are worth a full day on their own. The resort caravan parks along Hartenbos and Klein Brak fill up months ahead over December, so book the site before you book the camper. Every road named here is sealed and caravan friendly; the Robinson is the only one that wants low gear on the way down.

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 Mossel Bay a good base for a Garden Route trip?
It works well as the first or last stop. George, Wilderness and Oudtshoorn are all inside an hour, so you can day trip without breaking camp, and heading east from here you are travelling with the coast rather than doubling back.
How far is Mossel Bay from Cape Town?
About 385km, so four to four and a half hours on the N2 depending on how heavy you are towing. Sir Lowry's Pass early on is the only real climb; after Caledon and Swellendam it is easy going.
Can I take a caravan over the Robinson Pass?
Yes. The R328 is sealed the whole way and caravans use it every holiday. It is steeper than the N2 in both directions, so keep it in a low gear on the descent and give the brakes a rest at the top rather than riding them down.
Where can I camp near Mossel Bay?
Hartenbos and Klein Brak have the big resort caravan parks, Great Brak River is quieter, and there are smaller municipal and farm sites inland towards Herbertsdale. December and the Easter week are the two periods worth booking well in advance.
What camper types are available in Mossel Bay?
The Garden Route stock leans towards touring caravans and family trailers, with some lighter units that a standard Code B license covers. It changes as owners come and go, so check the page for what is free on your dates.

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