Rent a caravan or camper for the West Coast, directly from its owner

The West Coast is where Cape Town goes to slow down. North of the city, it's fishing villages, wide-open skies, and beaches where you might be the only one there. Langebaan's lagoon is ridiculously pretty, shallow turquoise water, warm enough to wade in, pelicans doing flybys. Paternoster is whitewashed cottages and fresh seafood. In between, not much except space and quiet. A camper trip here is all about the pace: slow mornings, long afternoons on empty sand, braai smoke drifting across the campsite while the sun goes down. In spring (August-September), the Namaqualand section fills with wildflowers, it's worth timing your trip for it. The West Coast is just an hour from Cape Town, which makes it an easy weekend trip with a camper.

409 campers available on Kampi in West Coast.

About West Coast

Langebaan is the main draw, a sheltered lagoon that's good for kitesurfing, kayaking, and SUP. Kraalbaai (SANParks, tents only) is one of the best beach camping spots in the country, but for a camper with power, use Langebaan Caravan Park instead. Paternoster is 30 minutes further north. Small fishing village, good seafood restaurants, and crayfish in season, don't miss it. Saldanha Bay has the West Coast Fossil Park and you can buy oysters straight from the farms. Further north, Elands Bay is a proper surf spot with rock art and almost no one around. For spring flowers, drive the R27 or do the Postberg trail in the West Coast National Park (only open during flower season). Good campsites: Langebaan Caravan Park, Duinepos (in the national park), Abraham's Kraal, and Elands Bay Caravan Park. One warning: the West Coast is flat and windy. Secure your awning properly and bring layers for the evening, it cools down fast.

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.
When do West Coast flowers bloom?
Usually August to mid-September, depending on winter rainfall. The Postberg section of West Coast National Park opens specifically for flower season. Check Namaqualand flower reports before travelling.
Is the West Coast windy?
Yes, especially in summer (December-February). Southeaster winds can be strong in the afternoon. Mornings are usually calm. Secure your caravan awning well and bring windbreakers for beach time.
How far is the West Coast from Cape Town?
Langebaan is about 1.5 hours from Cape Town via the R27. Paternoster is 2 hours. The drive is easy and scenic, perfect distance for a Kampi camper weekend trip from Cape Town.
Can I braai crayfish on the West Coast?
Crayfish season typically runs November to March. You need a recreational permit from DFFE. Best spots to buy fresh crayfish: Paternoster and Lambert's Bay. Perfect camper-trip activity.

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