Caravan Hire in Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

PE, or Gqeberha if you're keeping up with the name changes, is seriously underrated as a camper base. Addo Elephant Park is 45 minutes north, the Baviaanskloof is about 2 hours away, and you can reach Tsitsikamma in 90 minutes. It's the Eastern Cape's main city with proper infrastructure, decent beachfront, and Kampi owners who know these roads. If you're doing an Eastern Cape trip, PE is the obvious place to start.

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About Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Addo is the big one, 72km north, closest Big Five park to PE. The Sunday's River valley has citrus farms and good birding. N10 west through Humansdorp gets you to Storms River (90 min) and the start of the Garden Route. Go inland on the N10/N9 and you're in the Karoo heading for Graaff-Reinet (220km, 3 hours). The Wild Coast via the N2 east through East London to Port St Johns is a multi-day trip you won't forget. And J-Bay is just 75km west, world-class surfing and solid camping.

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 Port Elizabeth close to Addo?
Very close, 72km north, about 45-50 minutes. Addo Rest Camp has caravan sites with power points and decent ablutions. Book through SANParks early if you're going in peak season, because it fills up fast.
Can I pick up a camper at Port Elizabeth airport?
Kampi isn't a depot at the airport, you're renting from local owners. Most PE owners are within 20-30 minutes of the airport though, so you can sort out a pickup time that works for both of you after booking.
What is the Baviaanskloof like for camping?
Proper wilderness. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a 4x4 route through the mountains. Doringhoek campsite has basic facilities, don't expect hot showers. Most of the route needs 4x4 or at least high clearance, so check with your camper owner first.
How far is PE from the Garden Route?
Storms River (Tsitsikamma) is about 180km west, 2 hours on the N2. Plett is 210km (2.5 hours), Knysna 280km (3 hours). The N2 is a good road, handles any caravan.

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