Category: South Africa Travel

June 1, 2022 Should I buy a camping card? Where do I do that?

Although South Africa doesn’t offer a camping card, a Wild Card can be an option especially for customers who have an interest in wildlife. The Wild Card can be a good solution for people who plan on staying at certain national parks during their trip. However, note that the Wild Card card only gives access to certain […]

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June 1, 2022 What is the fuel price in South Africa?

Here you can find the latest fuel prices by in South Africa.

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June 1, 2022 Where can I get groceries for my trip?

Somerset Mall and a Total Fuel Station is less than 1km from our depot as well as other convenience stores including larger shopping centres. Otherwise, the town of Somerset West is a mere 5 minutes drive away where any required groceries can be obtained. The entire Cape Town area & the surrounding areas is also […]

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June 1, 2022 Where can we park/stay overnight?

Legislation prohibits parking overnight in a camper van outside organized campsites, urban areas or informal settlements. The most important thing to know is that different rules now apply to camper vans, so you always need to find an organized campsite to spend the night. Check out this map for information about campsites scattered throughout the country. […]

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June 1, 2022 How should I plan my trip?

It’s always good to be well prepared and thankfully there are many good resources online. You can take a look at SouthAfricaTourism, LonelyPlanet.com, TripAdvisor.com, and other trusted sources of information. If you have specific questions, feel free to ask us at info@happycampers.co.za or via Facebook Messenger or send us a WhatsApp to +27 87 148 8412. Also remember […]

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June 1, 2022 Will it be too dangerous to travel in a camper van?

Answering questions about how dangerous it is can be tricky, as people’s ability to adapt & to recognise dangerous situations can be very different. The short answer is that most people don’t have major issues with dangerous situations or events whilst living in our camper vans. That being said, it’s always prudent to stay vigilant […]

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April 23, 2018 FAQS

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