Hardshell · Softshell · Prices compared
Rooftop Tents for Sale in South Africa
Every rooftop tent we found at 9 South African stores, side by side with today's prices. Brands include San Hima, Quick Pitch, Runva, Alu-Cab, DAG, iKamper, ADA Overland and Ironman 4x4. Canvas tents start at R14 700 and hardshells at R28 995. Click a tent to buy it from the store.
5 products
Dometic · Front Runner
Feather-Lite II Rooftop Tent
Fits most vehicles, check your mounts
R16 500
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Dometic
Dometic TRT 140 AIR
Fits most vehicles, check your mounts
R45 299
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Alpha Accessories · TentCo
1.2m Rooftop Tent, Tentco
Fits most vehicles, check your mounts
R14 700
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Alpha Accessories · TentCo
1.4m Rooftop Tent, Tentco
Fits most vehicles, check your mounts
R16 660
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Rhino-Rack SA · Rhino-Rack
Softshell Roof Top Tent, 61026
Fits most vehicles, check your mounts
R43 853
Out of stockView at Rhino-Rack SA ↗
Prices and stock are pulled daily from each store's catalogue. Hardshell or softshell comes from the product name or the maker's range; "not stated" means the listing doesn't say. Always confirm the price, weight and mounting for your vehicle with the store. We don't earn from the other stores' links.
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Rooftop tent prices by brand
Every tent on this page today, in stock or not. Typical is the middle price of each brand's tents. Updated 8 November 2026.
| Brand | Tents | Typical price | Lowest price |
|---|---|---|---|
| iKamper | 4 | R58 600 | R53 000 |
| Dometic | 1 | R45 299 | R45 299 |
| Front Runner | 1 | R16 500 | R16 500 |
| San Hima | 10 | R39 997 | R29 999 |
| Quick Pitch | 7 | R44 102 | R33 695 |
| Runva | 6 | R32 495 | R22 995 |
| Alu-Cab | 4 | R55 570 | R40 995 |
| DAG | 4 | R34 248 | R28 995 |
| ADA Overland | 3 | R33 999 | R29 999 |
| Ironman 4x4 | 2 | R41 000 | R39 500 |
| Oztent | 2 | R81 526 | R69 999 |
| TentCo | 2 | R15 680 | R14 700 |
| Gobi-X | 1 | R37 995 | R37 995 |
| Rhino-Rack | 1 | R43 853 | R43 853 |
Hardshell or softshell?
A hardshell has a fibreglass, plastic or aluminium lid. It opens in a minute or two and stays dry and dust-free while you drive. The 22 hardshells here typically cost R43 993.
A softshell is a canvas tent that folds out over the side of the vehicle, usually with a ladder holding it up. It is cheaper and often sleeps more, but takes longer to pack, and wet canvas must be dried out at home. The 5 softshells here typically cost R16 660.
Whichever you choose, check the tent's weight against your roof's driving limit and your rack's rating. Our rooftop tent guide covers weights, racks and which tent we'd fit to a Land Cruiser.
Questions
How much does a rooftop tent cost in South Africa?+
On 8 November 2026, the 48 rooftop tents on this page cost from R14 700 to R93 052. The typical tent costs R39 995. Softshell (canvas) tents start at R14 700. Hardshell tents start at R28 995. The tent price does not include a roof rack, mounts or fitting, so budget for those too.
Should I buy a hardshell or a softshell rooftop tent?+
A hardshell opens and closes in a minute or two and keeps dust and rain out on the road, so it suits trips where you move camp most nights. A softshell (canvas) tent folds out over the side, often sleeps more people and costs less, but takes longer to pack away. Here, hardshells typically cost R43 993 and softshells R16 660.
Where can I buy a rooftop tent in South Africa?+
This page compares tents from Dometic, Alpha Accessories, Go-4LO, Ironman 4x4 Africa, Evorevo4x4, 4x4 Wholesalers Africa, Rhino-Rack SA, Wolf Customs and Express Bakkie Covers. Prices and stock are checked every day. Click a tent to see it and buy it on the store's own website.
Do I need a roof rack for a rooftop tent?+
Yes. Most tents bolt onto a roof rack, load bars or a canopy rack. Check two numbers before you buy: the tent's weight, and the roof load limit for driving in your vehicle's owner's manual. The rack must be rated for the tent too.
