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Four departure cities, from Cape Town to Upington, to head for Namibia or the Kalahari
The Namibian rental company Caprivi Car Hire, known for its Toyota Hilux with rooftop tents, also offers departures in South Africa: Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth (renamed Gqeberha) and Upington, in the Northern Cape. No address is published for these four cities: whether at a depot, by delivery or by appointment, the handover point is given to you when you book.
These cities mainly serve as the start or end of a long trip. Cape Town opens up the N7 towards Namaqualand and the Orange River, on the Namibian border; Upington is the best-placed town for the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park; from Johannesburg, both Botswana and the Kruger are a day's drive away. Our October 2026 records contain no Caprivi offers in the country: the rate depends on the dates you enter.
Our view: an option to consider for starting or ending a Namibia-bound itinerary in South Africa, particularly in Cape Town or Upington. For a stay limited to the Western Cape or the Garden Route, Britz, Bushlore Africa or Bobo Campers, which are based locally, are worth comparing, and with Caprivi the handover arrangements remain to be confirmed.
The key facts to decide whether Caprivi suits your trip.
Caprivi has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.
The N7 runs north through the Cederberg and then Namaqualand, whose fields are usually carpeted with flowers between August and September, up to the Vioolsdrif border post on the Orange River. Beyond lies Namibia and the road to the Fish River Canyon. Allow two days to enjoy the stops rather than driving it in one go.
North of Upington, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, shared with Botswana, is explored on red sand and gravel tracks. Its campsites are few and are often booked months in advance through SANParks. Fill your tanks and jerrycans in Upington, as filling stations become scarce after that.
Port Elizabeth lies at the end of the Garden Route, not far from Addo Elephant National Park. It is, however, a long way from Namibia: keep it for a trip focused on the Eastern Cape, or as the end point of a long coastal route.
The rental company lists four South African cities, but no depot address is published for them; its main branch remains in Windhoek. The place and time of pick-up, in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth or Upington, are given to you once the booking has been registered.
Upington, on the Orange River, is less than two hours from the Namibian border via the N10 and close to the southern entrance of the Kgalagadi. Starting there avoids the long drive north from Cape Town. Cape Town remains preferable if you want to cross the Cederberg and Namaqualand before entering Namibia.
No amount here, as there is no Caprivi offer in our October 2026 South African records. The price varies with the city, the season, the vehicle version and any return elsewhere. Run a search with your dates: the total is shown, mandatory fees included.
Booking for the first time was canceled by the site as the provider had no more availability, and the second proposal is double the price!
The motorhome is rented out simply, quickly, and professionally.
We were given a Maui Camper Van with a lot of defects, Maui Cape Town was kind enough to replace the van but the new van's geyser did not work and the water tank had a leak. We were out in the middle of nowhere in a campsite without electricity and we were far away from a bathroom (no hot water) and a tap. Also, it was inconvenient to not be able to shower in freezing cold weather. They did send someone out to try and fix it but he could not do so. It was also inconvenient to re-pack all our belongings (6 pax) from one truck to the other. It felt as if all our little break away was revolving around a camper van. My experience was not great, especially since we had guests from Durban and I would have thought Maui Cape Town would at least contact me today and release my holding deposit. We left a message for the manager to contact us on Saturday when we dropped off the van. This did have an impact on our trip and experience.
Expect to need a letter of authorisation from the rental company, the vehicle's registration and insurance documents, and your passport. Road fees may be charged at the border post. Mention this crossing when you book: the permitted countries appear in the offer conditions.
The South African authorities require a licence written in English and bearing a photo; an international driving permit is therefore recommended alongside a French licence. The minimum age and the length of time you must have held your licence are specified in each offer.
The search places Caprivi's Hilux alongside the vehicles of Bushlore Africa, Britz or Bobo Campers for the same city and the same dates, with each price already including mandatory fees. Once your hire is confirmed, a CoolDrive expert prepares the Hilux pick-up and the formalities for Namibia with you.
In South Africa, Caprivi Car Hire offers departures from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Upington, useful for linking the country to Namibia, the Kalahari or Botswana. The handover point is arranged after booking and the rate appears with your dates. Details of the Hilux and the Windhoek branch are presented on the Caprivi page for Namibia.
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