About Campster
South Africa's Camping Booking Platform

Your Campsite. Your Rules. Your Call.

The booking platform built for SA campsite owners — automate the admin, keep full control of every booking.

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Who We Are

Built by South Africans, for South African campsite owners.

Campster is a South African online booking platform designed specifically for campsites, game farms, glamping spots, caravan parks, and bush retreats. We understand that your campsite is your livelihood — and that you don't want some automated system making decisions on your behalf.

So we built Campster differently. You stay in control. We handle the paperwork.

0%
Upfront cost to join Campster
24/7
Booking requests accepted any time
100%
Your approval on every single booking
The Truth About Campster

The #1 concern owners have — and why it's not an issue

What Owners Fear

"If I use Campster, campers will get auto-confirmed — I lose control over who stays at my site."

Many owners manage their campsite personally and want to screen every guest. That's not just valid — it's smart. And Campster is built exactly for that.

The Reality

Every booking on Campster is a request first. You review it and approve or decline — no automation overrides your decision.

We automate the admin around your decision — emails, payments, notifications. The yes or no is always, 100% yours.

Common objection: "I want to screen my campers myself." — Perfect. Campster is built for that. Every booking is a request. You review and decide. We just cut out the hours of emails and phone calls around that decision.

The Process

How It Works

From the first search to the confirmation SMS — here's what happens step by step.

1
Camper finds your listing
They search Campster for available sites in your area.
2
Sends a request
They pick dates, site type and submit their booking request.
3
You review it
Check the details on your dashboard — guest info, dates, site.
4
You approve or decline
Your decision. No auto-confirms. No pressure. No override.
5
We handle the rest
Payments processed, SMS & WhatsApp confirmations sent automatically.
1
Camper finds your listing
Searches Campster for available sites in your area.
2
Sends a request
Picks dates, site type and submits their booking request.
3
You review it
Check the details on your dashboard.
4
You approve or decline
Your decision. No auto-confirms. Ever.
5
We handle the rest
Payments, SMS & WhatsApp sent automatically.
What You Get

Key Features

24/7 Booking Requests
Accept requests any time — you confirm on your own schedule, at your own pace.
Full Approval Control
Every booking request needs your green light. Nothing is confirmed without you.
Real-Time Availability
Your calendar updates automatically — zero risk of double-bookings, ever.
Secure Online Payments
EFT & card payments via PayFast — secure, fast and reliable.
Email & WhatsApp Alerts
Guests receive instant confirmation via email and WhatsApp. No manual follow-up needed.
No Website Rebuild Needed
Add a 'Book Now' button to your existing website in minutes. No tech skills required.
Reporting & Insights
See your upcoming bookings, revenue and performance at a glance from your dashboard.
Auto Invoicing
Professional PDF invoices generated automatically on every confirmed booking.
Flexible Pricing & Seasons
Set weekday/weekend rates, peak season pricing, minimum stays and promotional discounts.
Guest Breakdown Pricing
Charge per person by age group — adults, children, infants — on any unit type.
Discount Engine
Run promotions: percentage off, length-of-stay deals, buy-X-pay-Y guest discounts and free nights.
Ongoing Support
Real people behind the platform — reach us by email, phone or WhatsApp whenever you need help.
Is Campster Right For You?

Perfect for any outdoor accommodation

If you have outdoor guests and want a smarter way to manage bookings, Campster is for you.

Campsites
Game Farms
Glamping Spots
Caravan Parks
Bush Retreats
River & Dam Sites
Mountain Escapes
Braai & Boma Stays
Built for South Africa

Local platform. Local payment. Local support.

Campster is built from the ground up for the South African market. We support EFT payments and PayFast card processing — the payment methods your guests actually use. Our platform handles South African Rand, VAT, and invoicing in a format SARS would be happy with.

When you call us, you get a real South African on the other end of the line — not a support ticket disappearing into a queue. We understand your challenges and we're here to help you grow.

EFT Payments
Standard South African bank transfer supported.
PayFast Card
Secure online card payments via PayFast.
VAT-Ready Invoices
Auto-generated PDF invoices with VAT support.
Local Support
Talk to a real person, based in SA.
Ready to Get Started?

It's quick, simple and completely risk-free.

We don't just give you a booking system — we help you succeed. Register your campsite today and start accepting bookings online.

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Alwyn: alwyn@campster.co.za / 073 160 2955   |   Rynhart: rynhart@campster.co.za / 066 218 8173