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April 18, 2025

Introducing the new Happy 1 4×4

At Happy Campers ZA, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest addition to the family: the Happy 1 4×4 campervan! Designed for adventurers who crave the freedom to explore South Africa’s rugged terrains without sacrificing comfort, this compact yet mighty camper is set to redefine your road trip experience. Whether you’re navigating the dusty trails of […]

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June 9, 2020 Announcement – African Twist Travel

We are very excited to announce our partnership with African Twist Travel ! African Twist Travel is a boutique travel company and creates authentic, customized journeys for individuals or groups which will make you fall in love with Southern Africa. They provide a very personalized service, offering great deals on safaris, accommodation and guided tours. This service […]

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May 18, 2020 What and Where to Eat in South Africa

A Culinary Melting Pot One of the best things about South African food (aside from being incredibly delicious!) comes from the cultural diversity among the people of South Africa. As you can imagine, it’s a cuisine that’s impossible to categorize. Unless “a little bit of everything” can be its own category? South Africa is comprised […]

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April 27, 2020  South Africa – Before You Go

Whether you’ve already decided that South Africa is your next travel destination, or you’re still in the “shopping around” phase, I’m here to help you seal the deal. South Africa is a dream destination that you can’t afford to miss. Here are just a few reasons to get planning: Incredible Wildlife World Renowned Wine Stunning […]

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April 25, 2020 10 Things No One Tells You About Camping on a South Africa Vacation

A South Africa vacation is full of surprises that keep visitors mystified. Did you know South Africa has the longest continuous wine route on earth? Or that the resident Table Mountain is one of the oldest on the planet? Camping in South Africa is also no stranger to its own unique brand of surprises and […]

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April 24, 2020 9 of the Best Campsites to see South Africa Wildlife

South Africa is the kind of place that should only exist in a guilty pleasure flick. You know the kind. Kids who look like they stepped out of Stranger Things find themselves rooting around in a wardrobe and somehow get lost in a fantastical country full of deserts, grasslands, wetlands, and subtropical forests. It’s all so sublime […]

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March 22, 2020 COVID-19: 5 Reasons Renting a Camper in South Africa is a good idea

1. IT’S GREAT FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING We all know that being in a large crowd of people is the worst thing to do when trying to avoid the Coronavirus. Luckily, the South African Karoo, the Higveld and the Lowveld plus rural areas do not have many people at all. Most locals live in the cities […]

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March 19, 2020 12 of the Best Cheap Campsites in South Africa

There are few countries on earth you can visit with coastlines stretching along two oceans and boast diverse ecosystems and terrain. South Africa is celebrated for its big five wildlife, dramatic cliffs, winelands, and forests with lots of surprises peppered across its landscape. You can travel across the desert by day and camp along a […]

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March 6, 2020 Before You Go: What to Know About Camping in South Africa

Have you ever asked an adventurous, avid camper about the very best spots for camping around the world? Camping in South Africa is likely high on their list with tales of glorious, scenic spots stretching from coast to desert where wildlife play and the sun sets in a fiery red show. (Giraffe in Pilansberg National […]

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February 21, 2020 Announcement – Cape Town Travel Membership

We are proud to announce our membership to Cape Town Travel ! Cape Town Travel is an interactive travel website which focuses on the mother city, Cape Town. Featuring a kaleidoscope of Things to Do, Eat and Drink, Events, Where to Stay and Being Travel Wise. It also provides travel maps and guides, itineraries, accommodation and what’s […]

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