Rooftop tents mount on your vehicle's roof rack and unfold to create a sleeping platform above the ground. Quick to set up, popular for weekends and overlanding trips.
Rooftop tents have become popular in South Africa over the last few years, especially among 4x4 and overlanding enthusiasts. The concept is simple: a hard or soft-shell tent mounts on your vehicle's roof rack and flips open in minutes. You sleep above the ground, away from bugs and damp. The main advantage is minimal additional equipment. You do not need a tow vehicle or a separate trailer. Just drive to your spot, unfold the tent, and you are set up. This makes rooftop tents ideal for quick weekend trips and for overlanding routes where you want to keep things simple. On Kampi, rooftop tent listings are growing. They suit renters who already have a bakkie or SUV with a roof rack and want camping capability without renting a full trailer or caravan. Rates are typically the lowest in the camping category.
Cape Town
R600/day
Cape Town
R400/day
Cape Town
R380/day
Pretoria
R450/day
Johannesburg
R280/day
Midrand
R750/day
Johannesburg
R2800/day
Cape Town
R580/day
You need a vehicle with a roof rack rated for the tent weight, typically 50 to 80 kg. Most bakkies, SUVs, and some crossovers work. Check with the listing owner on Kampi for compatibility.
Most rooftop tents open in 2 to 5 minutes. Hard-shell models are fastest, some pop up with gas struts in under a minute. Soft-shell models take slightly longer as you unfold the tent fabric.