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

The Wild Coast earns its name. This stretch of Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal coastline from East London to Port Edward is about as far from a resort holiday as you can get in South Africa. Green hills drop straight into the Indian Ocean, rivers cut deep gorges through the rock, and Xhosa villages sit between the hills and the sea. Camping here means falling asleep to proper surf, not a recording, the real thing, crashing right below camp. The main access points are Coffee Bay, Port St Johns, Chintsa, and Mazeppa Bay. Some of them are easy to reach on tar. Others involve gravel, river crossings, and a genuine sense of adventure. A 4x4 trailer or off-road caravan is recommended for the deeper spots. The climate is subtropical, warm year-round with rain mostly in summer.

409 campers available on Kampi in Wild Coast.

About Wild Coast

Start at Chintsa, just north of East London, good beach camping and easier access. Buccaneers Lodge at Cintsa East has camper sites and a solid bar. Head north to Coffee Bay for the backpacker scene and the Hole in the Wall rock formation, which is a short hike from town. Port St Johns has the Gates, big cliffs at the river mouth, and Second Beach, which is genuinely one of the best beaches in SA. Msikaba and Luputhana are for the committed only. No shops, no signal, nothing but ocean and forest. Bring everything you need. Wild Coast caravan parks are basic. Communal ablutions, limited power, and quiet that you can't buy anywhere else. Don't expect Wi-Fi. An off-road trailer is the right tool here, roads to the best spots are gravel with river crossings. Budget camping trailers work for tar-accessible areas like Chintsa and Morgan Bay.

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 for the Wild Coast?
For the southern section (Chintsa, Morgan Bay), no, roads are tarred. For Coffee Bay, Port St Johns, and points north, a high-clearance vehicle is recommended. Deep Wild Coast spots require 4x4. Choose your camper accordingly.
Is the Wild Coast safe for camping?
Yes, at established camping sites. The local communities are welcoming. Keep valuables secure and camp at known sites. Avoid driving at night on gravel roads, livestock and potholes are hazards.
When is the best time to visit the Wild Coast?
Year-round, but April-May and September-October are ideal, warm days, calm seas, fewer tourists. Winter is drier but cooler. Summer (Dec-Feb) is hot and humid with possible rain.
What should I bring for a Wild Coast camping trip?
Extra fuel (no petrol stations in remote areas), drinking water, basic supplies, and cash. Mobile signal is limited. A well-stocked camper from Kampi makes the Wild Coast much more comfortable.

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