Motorhome Shipping to South Africa – RoRo

How much does it cost to ship a motorhome to South Africa?

Shipping a campervan from the UK to Durban by RoRo starts at about GBP 3,070, and a 7.5 m motorhome at about GBP 4,600. To Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) it starts at about GBP 3,340 and GBP 5,030. From Belgium or Germany to Durban a campervan starts at about EUR 3,670 and a 7.5 m motorhome at about EUR 5,500.

These are our Instant pricing results for November 2026 (campervan 6.0 m long, 2.8 m high, 3.5 t; motorhome 7.5 m long, 3.2 m high, 5 t). Your price depends on your motorhome’s size and weight, the port and your date, and your quote lists every cost line by line. Instant pricing runs on the quote system of our parent company, IVSS.

Where we ship from and to

Your motorhome arrives at Durban or Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha). Durban is usually the cheaper port; Port Elizabeth puts you closer to the Garden Route and Cape Town. Choose your port in the Instant pricing form, or “Not sure” to see both.

• UK: Southampton
• Belgium: Antwerp, Zeebrugge
• Germany: Bremerhaven

We ship motorhomes, campervans, RVs, caravans and trailers. Need a container, or a route we do not list here? Our parent company IVSS handles those.

How shipping your motorhome works

1. Instant pricing. Enter your motorhome’s size, weight and travel date and see the price and the next sailings in seconds.
2. Book. Send us your vehicle registration, your passport and the date you want to ship. We confirm the booking within a few days and start the export paperwork.
3. Drop off at the port. About 14 days before the sailing we send your delivery instructions and port documents. You drive to the terminal and hand over the keys.
4. Collect in South Africa. We tell you when the ship arrives and when the motorhome is ready. Customs clearance goes through our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker.

Getting your motorhome ready for RoRo

• Measure it as it will travel: length, width and height including roof boxes, solar panels, bike racks and tow bars. The price is set by size, so an accurate height and length matter most.
• Gas: turn off and secure your gas cylinders. Your booking instructions give the sailing’s rules for gas and fuel.
• Fuel: travel with a low tank.
• Belongings: touring belongings can usually stay inside, secured and out of sight. Tell us what you are carrying when you book so we can confirm what the sailing allows.
• Clean underneath: arrive with the underside and wheels free of soil, as border inspections can ask for it.

RoRo means roll-on roll-off: your motorhome is driven onto the ship and travels in the enclosed hold of a vehicle carrier, never on deck.

Touring South Africa in your own motorhome

Since 1 June 2026 every foreign-registered vehicle entering South Africa must be declared to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and is issued a Temporary Import Permit at the border (SARS announcement). Vehicles arriving from overseas have long travelled on a Carnet de Passages en Douane (SARS carnet policy). Which documents your trip needs depends on your vehicle, how long you stay and which neighbouring countries you visit, so we confirm it with your quote.

Arrange motor insurance that covers South Africa and any neighbouring countries on your route.

Shipping back to Europe

When your trip ends we ship your motorhome from Durban back to the UK, Belgium or Germany. Durban to the UK starts at about USD 4,280 for a campervan and USD 6,390 for a 7.5 m motorhome.

Questions motorhome owners ask

How much does it cost to ship a motorhome to South Africa?

From the UK to Durban, about GBP 3,070 for a 6 m campervan and GBP 4,600 for a 7.5 m motorhome by RoRo (Instant pricing, November 2026). Port Elizabeth costs a little more. Your quote depends on size, weight, port and date.

Which port should I ship my motorhome to, Durban or Port Elizabeth?

Durban is usually cheaper. Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) is closer to the Garden Route and Cape Town. Our Instant pricing form lets you choose either, or see both.

Does my motorhome travel on deck?

No. On RoRo your motorhome is driven onto the ship and travels in the enclosed hold of a vehicle carrier.

Do I need a carnet to take my motorhome to South Africa?

Every foreign-registered vehicle must be declared to SARS and gets a Temporary Import Permit at the border. Whether you also need a Carnet de Passages depends on your vehicle and route; we confirm it with your quote.

Do I need a customs broker in South Africa?

Customs clearance goes through our broker, a local agent we introduce, or your own broker. We tell you which documents to bring.

Can I leave my belongings in the motorhome?

Touring belongings can usually stay inside, secured and out of sight. Tell us what you are carrying when you book and we confirm what the sailing allows.

Can you ship my motorhome back from South Africa?

Yes. We ship from Durban back to the UK, Belgium and Germany; Durban to the UK starts at about USD 4,280 for a campervan.