Rent a caravan or camper for Pilanesberg, directly from its owner

Pilanesberg is the weekend safari. Two hours from Johannesburg, Big Five, no malaria, tarred roads throughout. It sits in the crater of an ancient volcano in the North West province and it punches well above its weight for a reserve this close to Gauteng. Leave Joburg on a Friday afternoon, be at Manyane camp in time for a sunset braai. Saturday morning, gate opens early, lion, elephant, rhino are all here. It's especially good for families because there's no malaria to worry about and no 6-hour drive to get there. The reserve borders Sun City if the kids need a pool day between game drives. Viewing is good year-round, but dry winter months (May-September) are when the bush is thin and sightings are best.

409 campers available on Kampi in Pilanesberg.

About Pilanesberg

Three campsites to choose from. Manyane Resort on the eastern boundary is the go-to for campers, powered sites, a pool, and you drive straight into the park from camp. Bakgatla Resort on the northern side has camping with mountain views and a different feel. Bakubung Bush Lodge is upmarket and doesn't have camping, stick to Manyane or Bakgatla. All game drive roads are tarred. Park at Mankwe Dam for waterbirds, and bring a packed lunch for Fish Eagle Picnic Spot between drives. The Kgabo and Tlou loops are best in early morning, drive slowly and keep your windows down. All Big Five are here. The whole reserve was restocked through Operation Genesis in the 1970s and the populations are healthy. A standard caravan or camping trailer works perfectly, no 4x4 needed. Book Manyane sites through North West Parks Board.

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 Pilanesberg malaria-free?
Yes, completely. Unlike Kruger, no malaria tablets needed. This is a big deal for families with small kids, one less thing to worry about on a Big Five trip that's only two hours from Joburg.
How far is Pilanesberg from Johannesburg?
About 2-2.5 hours via the N4 or R556. It's the closest Big Five destination to Gauteng. Perfect for a long weekend with a Kampi camper, leave Friday afternoon, return Sunday.
Can I take a caravan into Pilanesberg?
Yes. Manyane Resort inside the park has powered caravan sites with full ablution facilities. Roads inside the park are tarred, no 4x4 needed. Standard caravans and camping trailers work well.
What animals will I see at Pilanesberg?
All Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) plus hippo, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and over 360 bird species. Game viewing is best May-September when vegetation is thinner.

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