Caravan Hire in Polokwane

Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) is the capital of Limpopo and sits right on the N1, about 3 hours north of Joburg. If you're heading to the northern Kruger gates, the Waterberg, or up toward the Zimbabwe border, you'll probably pass through here. It's a good-sized town with all the big shops for stocking up on supplies. Kampi lists campers from Polokwane owners who know Limpopo's bushveld roads well. The area around town is flat and warm, but head east toward Magoebaskloof and things get green and mountainous fast.

0 campers available on Kampi in Polokwane.

About Polokwane

Take the R71 east through Tzaneen (1.5 hours) to reach Phalaborwa Gate into Kruger (2.5 hours). The N1 north goes to Mokopane and then on toward the Limpopo River and the Zimbabwe border. Heading west on the R521 gets you into the Waterberg mountains and Bela-Bela's hot springs. Mapungubwe National Park, a UNESCO Heritage Site, is about 3 hours north and well worth the drive. Mokopane and Marken bushveld camps are closer, about 1.5 hours out.

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 Polokwane a good base for Kruger trips?
It works well for the northern section of Kruger. Phalaborwa Gate is 2.5 hours east, and from there you can reach Mopani, Shingwedzi, and Punda Maria, the quieter camps that most people don't get to.
How far is Polokwane from Johannesburg?
About 300km on the N1, so roughly 3 hours. It's a straight, well-maintained toll road, easy towing with no mountain passes.
What attractions are near Polokwane?
The Waterberg mountains are 1.5 hours west, great for bush camping. Mapungubwe is 3 hours north. Mokopane bushveld is about an hour. Tzaneen's tea estates and indigenous forests are 1.5 hours east, and the Magoebaskloof pass is one of the prettiest drives in Limpopo.
What camper types are available in Polokwane?
Check the Polokwane page on Kampi for what's available. You'll find campers suited to Limpopo's bushveld conditions. Book directly with local owners, they know these roads.

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