Rent a caravan or camper for Sodwana Bay, directly from its owner

Sodwana Bay is where South African divers go when they want the real thing, coral reefs, tropical fish, and warm water, all within the iSimangaliso Wetland Park (a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the northern KZN coast). Camp under coastal forest, walk to the beach in flip-flops, and spend your days underwater. The bay has five reef systems (Two Mile, Five Mile, Seven Mile, Nine Mile, Quarter Mile) with diving for every level from first-timers to deep-dive junkies. From November to February, loggerhead and leatherback turtles come ashore to nest, guided night walks to see them lay eggs are something you don't forget. Sodwana is about 5 hours from Durban, which keeps it from getting overcrowded.

409 campers available on Kampi in Sodwana Bay.

About Sodwana Bay

The main campsite (Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) is big, with powered and unpowered sites under shady trees. Clean ablutions, well-run, but it fills up completely during school holidays and dive weekends. Book months ahead for December and Easter, this is not a pitch-up-and-hope destination. Dive boats launch from Jesser Point. Several operators run daily trips , Two Mile Reef is the most popular and has great coral and fish. If you don't dive, snorkel at low tide or take a trip to Lake Sibaya, Africa's largest freshwater coastal lake. The road from Hluhluwe to Sodwana (about 90km) is tarred. The last stretch through the park can be sandy, an off-road trailer handles it better than a standard caravan. Stock up in Hluhluwe or Mtubatuba before you go in; Sodwana's camp shop covers the basics but not much more. While you're in the area, the St Lucia estuary, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, and Mkhuze Game Reserve are all within reach.

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.
Do I need a 4x4 to get to Sodwana Bay?
The main road is tarred. However, roads inside the iSimangaliso park can be sandy, especially after rain. An off-road trailer is recommended. Standard caravans can make it in dry conditions but may struggle in soft sand sections.
When is turtle season at Sodwana?
November to February. Loggerhead and leatherback turtles nest on the beaches. Guided turtle walks run during nesting season, book through iSimangaliso Wetland Park authority. Watching a turtle lay eggs by torchlight is one of those once-in-a-lifetime things.
Can I dive at Sodwana without certification?
You can do a Discover Scuba dive with an instructor (no cert needed). For independent dives, you need at least Open Water certification. Several Sodwana dive shops offer courses. Snorkelling is available for everyone.
How far is Sodwana from Durban?
About 5 hours via the N2 through Empangeni and Hluhluwe. Stock up on fuel and supplies in Hluhluwe before entering the park. A Kampi camper from Durban or Pietermaritzburg is your best bet.

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