For all future Burners and, more generally, anyone planning to explore the South African wilderness. Here's an overview of Grigory Dikov experience going to Afrikaburn with Camp4x4:
"I was travelling alone, so renting a proper RV was not really an option: too expensive, and honestly I did not like the idea of driving such a mammoth on the “wrong” side of the road, especially on dirt tracks. A normal rental car was not a good solution either, because I would then have had to bring all the camping gear from Europe or rent equipment locally most likely old, dirty, or of mediocre quality.
So, a fully equipped 4x4 turned out to be a very reasonable compromise. More expensive than an ordinary rental car, yes but also vastly more comfortable and practical.
I booked an automatic Jimny with a rooftop tent and a solar panel. The booking process was smooth, and the Camp4x4 staff (Vix, Jono etc.) were extremely helpful throughout. The vehicle itself was relatively new and in impeccable condition and a very good choice for the dirt and rocky roads of South Africa.
The car comes with essentially everything needed for two people: bedding, shade setup, comfortable chairs, a fridge, table, cooking gear, cutlery, camp lights, and more. Setting up camp is easy, packing up is quick, and the whole system is very practical if you move around a lot.
There is enough water storage for about 4–5 days, although for a longer stay you will need to bring extra water. You sleep in the rooftop tent, which I actually consider a major advantage: less risk of spiders or scorpions entering the tent, better wind resistance, and generally more comfortable in colder weather.
The rooftop solar panel provides enough power to keep the fridge running during the day and charge your devices. In practice, you can arrive with almost nothing besides your clothes.
Now for the downsides.
Because of the rooftop tent, the car is quite high and becomes somewhat wobbly at higher speeds. Drive carefully, avoid speeding, and do not make sudden manoeuvres.
There is a gas cooker, but it is not especially powerful, and the two gas cylinders do not last very long, certainly not enough for a full week if you cook regularly. Don’t expect sophisticated camp cuisine: boiling water for coffee or pasta once a day is realistic; anything more ambitious becomes difficult.
Storage space inside the Jimny is sufficient for the food and personal belongings of two people, but only if you travel relatively light. If you bring a lot of additional equipment, space quickly becomes an issue.
Finally, the rooftop tent is comfortable, the mattress is genuinely good but it is not very large. Technically, two people fit, but not comfortably if both are tall or large. Since I was alone, it was perfect for me, but if you are travelling as a couple and either you or your partner are tall, I would strongly recommend choosing a larger model.
Overall, this was a very positive experience, and I would absolutely recommend it."
