Rent a caravan or camper anywhere in the Western Cape, directly from its owner

The Western Cape is where most people picture themselves when they think about a caravan trip in SA. And fair enough, you've got the Garden Route, the Winelands, the West Coast, and Hermanus for whale season all within a few hours of Cape Town. Kampi has caravan rentals based in and around the city, so you can pick up and head east along the N2 toward Mossel Bay, George, Wilderness, Knysna, and Plett. Or go north to the Cederberg. The roads are good, the campsites are well-run, and the weather plays along most of the year.

120 campers available on Kampi in Western Cape.

About Western Cape

The Garden Route is the classic, 300km along the N2 from Cape Town to Storms River. Wilderness beach, the Knysna Lagoon, Tsitsikamma's suspension bridge, and the Bloukrans bungee if you're feeling brave. The West Coast is quieter and turns orange with wildflowers in August and September. The Winelands (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl) are great for a weekend, good campsites and even better wine. Hermanus has whales from June to November and Arniston is worth the detour. The Cederberg is where it gets properly remote, rock formations, San rock art, natural swimming pools. Bring a 4x4 camper if you can.

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.
Can I pick up a caravan in Cape Town?
Absolutely. There are campers listed in Cape Town and the surrounding areas. Northern Suburbs, Southern Suburbs, and further out. Browse by location to see what's closest to you.
What is the best time of year for a Western Cape caravan trip?
Summer (December to March) is the sweet spot, warm, dry, and the Garden Route is at its best. Spring (August to October) is wildflower season on the West Coast. Winter brings rain, but the mountain routes turn green and the Winelands are cosy.
How far is Cape Town from the Garden Route?
George is about 4.5 hours on the N2 (433km). Knysna is 5 hours, Plett is 5.5. Don't try to rush it, most people book at least 5-7 days so they can actually stop and enjoy the places along the way.
How much does caravan rental in the Western Cape cost?
Owners set their own rates, so it depends on the rig. The per-day price is the owner's rate plus our service fee for handling the booking and the payment, and where a camper carries Kampi cover, that cover costs R89 a day. There is no once-off admin fee. Most owners add a once-off cleaning fee, and every owner asks for a refundable deposit, both shown on the listing before you book. Expect higher rates over December and January, that's peak season and owners price accordingly.

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