Camping gear hire for South African road trips

Ready-packed camping, kitchen and travel equipment for self-drive adventures across South Africa.

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Compact Budget Camper

Our Compact Budget Camper gives you the essentials for a proper South African camping adventure in one practical, easy-to-pack setup. Built around a traditional Camp Master ground tent and BuddyCool cooler box, it’s ideal for travellers looking for a straightforward and affordable way to add camping to their road trip. The compact setup works particularly well in smaller rental cars and leaves you free to explore campsites from the bushveld to the mountains and coast. Pack the car, stock the cooler and go explore.

Easy Pitch Comfort Camping

The Easy Pitch Camping Kit gives you everything you need to enjoy a camping vacation in South Africa. Designed to pack neatly into a standard rental car or SUV, the kit includes our easy pitch tent for quick assembly, sleeping setup, 135L cooler box, kitchen and cooking equipment, compact chairs and table, ground sheet and the essential gear you need around camp. Perfect for travellers who want the freedom to camp without the fuss of a complex vehicle and camping setup.

Kitchen Essentials – Cooler Box

Keep things simple, organised and ready for the road. Our Kitchen Essentials Kit gives you the basics for preparing meals, making coffee and enjoying food on the go — without having to buy or pack a kitchen’s worth of gear. This version includes our 35L BuddyCool Cooler Box, ideal if you don’t need the space or power requirements of a camping fridge. Add some ice, stock it with drinks, snacks and fresh food, and you’re ready for picnics, roadside lunches and easy meals wherever the road takes you.

Road Tripper – Cooler Box

For travellers who like to stop when the view gets good. The Road Tripper Kit turns a regular rental car into a ready-for-anywhere road-trip companion. Pull over at a viewpoint, find a shady spot for lunch, or set up beside the beach — roll out the picnic blanket, crack open the cooler and make yourself at home. It’s the simple stuff that makes a road trip better, without filling the boot with gear you’ll never use.

Rental add-ons

Binoculars (10x42)

Don’t miss the good stuff. Add a pair of binoculars to your road trip and get a closer look at wildlife, birds and those distant sightings while exploring South Africa. Compact enough to keep in the car and ideal for Kruger game drives, national parks and wildlife reserves, they’re an easy addition that can make a big difference when something interesting appears just a little too far away. If you don't want to fight over the binoculars, we recommend renting two pairs so you can enjoy the wildlife sightings together.

Camping Fridge (45L)

The 45L camping fridge is the perfect upgrade for your Bush Kit, giving you reliable cooling wherever your South African adventure takes you. Keep fresh food, drinks and other essentials properly chilled while you’re on the road or at camp. The fridge runs on 12V power in your vehicle and can also be connected to 220V mains power at campsites or accommodation. With a generous 45-litre capacity, it’s a practical addition for longer road trips, camping adventures or anyone who wants the convenience of a powered fridge instead of a cooler box. Key features: * 45L capacity * 12V power for use in your vehicle * 220V mains power for campsites and accommodation * Ideal for keeping food and drinks chilled throughout your trip * A convenient upgrade from the standard BuddyCool cooler box

Roof Top Tent (FR)

The Front Runner Feather-Lite Roof Top Tent is a lightweight, low-profile roof tent designed for two travellers who want a simple and comfortable way to camp. Its lightweight design makes it particularly well suited to compact SUVs and vehicles such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, as well as a wide range of other vehicles fitted with suitable roof racks. It’s a great way to turn your everyday vehicle into a practical camper without the size and weight of a traditional heavy-duty rooftop setup. The Feather-Lite opens quickly and easily, giving you a comfortable, elevated sleeping space wherever your South African road trip takes you. When it’s time to move on, simply pack it away and hit the road to your next destination. Using your own vehicle? We’ll help make sure your roof rack and vehicle are suitable before fitting the tent. Using a rental vehicle? You’ll need permission from the rental company before a roof tent can be fitted. Chat to us before booking and we can help you determine whether your rental vehicle and roof rack are suitable. Pair the Feather-Lite with one of our Bush Kits and you’ll have a compact, travel-ready camping setup for exploring more of South Africa at your own pace.

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Coffee & Rusks

Everything you need for a proper sunrise coffee stop on the road. This pack includes South African roasted coffee, fresh milk and a selection of traditional rusks, perfectly paired with the coffee press included in your vehicle setup. Ideal for early morning game drives, misty mountain campsites, and those quiet safari moments before the day begins. Rusks are hard, dry biscuits traditionally enjoyed with coffee or tea. Popular in South Africa, they are baked twice to create their signature crunchy texture, making them perfect for dipping and long-lasting for travel, camping, and road trips.

Padkos (Road Snacks)

Padkos (pronounced put-coss) is a beloved South African term meaning “road food” or snacks packed for a journey. Traditionally enjoyed on long drives and safari adventures, padkos usually includes easy-to-eat treats and cold drinks to keep travellers fuelled along the way. A curated selection of road trip essentials to fuel your journey to the bush. Packed with locally loved favourites including biltong, crackers, biscuits, crisps, dried fruit, nuts, and bottled water, this hamper is the perfect companion for the first stretch of your safari adventure. Easy snacking for dusty roads, scenic stops, and that first golden-hour game drive.

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