My husband John Stewart and I have just had an amazing 8-day trip in our new Bushwakka Bhoma! Thank you so much Jasper and Tobie for your support and assistance whilst we were away and as complete novices.
The next trip is next month and we’re going to be doing Camdeboo, Kgalagadi and Namaqualand later on in the year. We will keep you posted!
We are so pleased with our purchase we can’t wait for the next long trip or short weekend away. Planning the trips are so much more fun and now with the Bhoma we have such a variety of places to choose from.
Once Bushwakka had sold us the Bhoma things didn’t stop there; the after sales service from everyone at Bushwakka has been fantastic. Right from when we decided on the Bhoma, then adding the various bits and pieces we required to customise the Bhoma to our taste, through to receiving the finished Bhoma and being given a detailed demonstration of the set up.
Any help is always just an email or phone call away and it is greatly appreciated by people who are new to caravanning.
Would like to compliment Bushwakka on a brilliant piece of engineering. We have just returned from a 3 week (4300 km) trip through Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Set up camp 11 times and on the 11th time it took only 7 minutes which is not recommended as this was an Olympic-style contest between myself and a conqueror owner and if not in good shape can lead to some stumbles. The outcome: Bushwakka 1 : Conqueror 0 – BY FAR . Our average setup time (excluding wings) was around 15 minutes and around 20-25 minutes with wings. Really quick and easy, trouble free and best off all everything that really matters works every time.
We did not get tired of camping as the beds were comfy, hot water on tap to do all cleaning and washing was a true plus to the experience and the easy opening on the side of the road provided some really good meals on route.
We really enjoyed the Bhoma and are looking forward to many more camping trips in this off-road marvel. Hats off to some really smart and reliable engineering design.
Thanx
Hi, it is with great pleasure that i can tell about my Bushwakka experience.
I shopped around quite a bit and went to different manufacturers to see for myself what I could possibly buy. In the end it came down to workmanship, practicality and service from the specific company. The workmanship on my Bushwakka Bhoma is of the highest standard of all the off-road caravans I considered, and I was considering five manufacturers.
From the first time I walked in at Bushwakka I got excellent service and even after the deal was done they contacted me numerous times to ensure that everything was in order and that I was satisfied with everything. The Bhoma is a very practical caravan and the layout just works for me and the kids just love the built in basin and geyser. Another bonus is that I can set up camp all by myself, no need for help from someone else. That is a definite bonus!! The Bhoma also tows like a dream, very stable.
Thanks Bushwakka for the memories we have made thus far and the many more that will surely come.
Ek wil net met hierdie brief vir julle bedank vir julle moeite met my wa. Ek wil julle as Bestuur komplimenteer vir julle mooi gedrag en dit laat my as n klient altyd welkom voel. Enige werk wat julle doen, is nooit te veel moeite nie en as enige klient daar stop is julle altyd maar net te gewillig om te help. Julle werk is regtig van n baie goeie gehalte. Dit is vir my n voorreg om te kan se ek is deel van die Bushwakka familie en n trotse Bhoma eienaar. Baie dankie vir julle omgee. Dit word waardeer!
When we decided two years ago to buy an off-road camping trailer for our stay in Africa, our choice quickly fell on the company Bushwakka Africa. We already knew off-road trailers from various manufacturers from many trips through southern Africa. Bushwakka’s presentations on the internet were was very informative, compared to other providers, many details were developed in the most sophisticated way and evidently constantly being optimized based on practical experience.
But how should we make a purchase from Germany?
In short, it wasn’t a problem at all!
Starting with a very pleasant email contact, Jasper Hewitt made almost everything possible so that we could first have a look at our dream model (Sundowner EVO 2) during our next stay in Namibia. Jasper personally traveled to Windhoek from South Africa especially for this, we hadn’t expected that.
Since the live tour confirmed our virtual impressions and expectations in every respect, we ordered our “Sundowner Evolution II”. A decision that I haven’t regretted for a minute. Of course, at the beginning, I was concerned about whether the deal would go smoothly across two continents and with the handover of at least half the purchase price already made … ?! But despite the distance and despite Corona, everything went very reliably and seriously.
Jasper regularly sent us pictures of the production status of our trailer, which of course really fueled the anticipation of the handover, which would be in 6 months on our return to Africa. We could choose the handover time ourselves and Jasper transferred the trailer to Windhoek and also took care of the registration and approval in Namibia so that we could take over our top-quality sundowner in September 2021.
With his friendly, competent, and resourceful manner, Jasper turned the handover into a very special event. The entire trailer was built up and down again under his guidance. Very useful, because once you’ve done something yourself, you can remember the details later. Although we were impressed by the simplicity and speed of setting up and dismantling the camp at the Sundowner, there are a few things to consider.
We then undertook the maiden voyage to the Kaokofeld with some very demanding off-road sections. We just wanted to know …
..our towing vehicle an old Toyota Hilux Raider that has already been through a lot, and the question was of course whether the trailer would also take part ?!
To cut it short: whether tricky uphill or downhill passages, whether Pulfersand stretches, whether deep sand, whether fast drive over washboard slopes or water crossings and of course on the solid tar road…. The trailer shows excellent driving characteristics.
It must be added here that the Bushwakka company individually adapts the axles and the tires of the trailer to the existing towing vehicle, which not only has a positive effect on the driving characteristics but of course, also enables the spare wheels to be used universally.
Although it had rained quite a lot in Namibia last year, the north, unfortunately, didn’t get much of it and the already dusty roads here after 3 years without significant precipitation caused a layer of dust on the car and trailer, as I’ve rarely seen before. So it is nice in the afternoon when you set up the camp that the sundowner is actually perfectly sealed. No dust in any sealed area, that’s great and a huge gain in comfort. We traveled 2600km of rough dusty roads in Namibia.
The kitchen, the shower, the completely self-sufficient solar-powered 90ltr refrigerator, the lighting everywhere you need it, the enormous storage space, … are also a huge gain in comfort.
We can only warmly recommend the trailer and, above all, the service.
Many thanks to Jasper Hewitt and his team.
Bushwakka team support was excellent, if we proposed an adjustment, the team was just as excited as we were. I’ve worked with many companies but never have I come across a company with such a positive and supportive team. We approached Bushwakka after deciding we no longer wanted to camp in ground tents, but rather an Off-Road caravan that was more comfortable and easier to set up and offer the freedom to travel and explore.
Important for us was the following?
An entrance that allowed easy access without crawling into the caravan Quick and simple setup Comfortable access stairs A practical kitchen layout with ample working space Enough storage space inside and out Soft and aesthetic appearance Self-sufficient with shower and washbasin that are well integrated.
The Bushwakka Sundowner ticked all these boxes and more
Thank you team Bushwakka for your excellent service, support, and willingness to always help.
Greetings from Bredarsdorp: Gerrie and Sandra Downing
My wife and I have followed a fairly typical evolution in our camping; tents when we were younger and when the kids were still small we moved to a “conventional” type camper trailer with a canvas rooftop tent that opened into a room down on the ground level with the bed up a ladder. Once our boys were old enough to be using their own tent we found the whole drama of packing away canvas, especially when wet, just wasn’t what we wanted. We got rid of the canvas tent and replaced it with a hard shell roof top tent; this was quicker and far easier and it kept us quiet for a few more years until I happened to see a video of the Bushwakka Sundowner Evo… mind is blown!
Why were we still climbing up dodgy ladders into claustrophobically small paces when we could be doing it like this?! Enter into our lives a brand new Sundowner Evo; 5 minutes to open up the door, drop the step, pop the top, drop the bed and get the awning out, MASSIVE amounts of storage space, incredibly easy to access the kitchen and perhaps most importantly… easy access to a massive 95-liter fridge! With such easy access in and out and roomy enough for us to sit inside and have a cuppa in the rain. The Sundowner ticks all of our boxes and we look forward to many happy years exploring the Australian Outback!
After owning a South African camping trailer for many years here in England we decided we needed something a little bit easier to put up. We looked at many different designs from different companies and the one we thought would be better for us was the Bushwakka Sundowner Evolution. After making contact with Team Bushwakka we went ahead with the order and for us being the first in England to place an order for the Evolution was very exciting. We couldn’t have asked for any better customer service with regular updates by email and photographs of the build it was fantastic any questions we asked we had were answered very promptly by Jasper Hewitt himself.
The shipping process was faultless it was all taken care of in South Africa, and the day we picked up our Sundowner it was defiantly a big wow, the photos didn’t do it justice. The build quality is fantastic and every space has been used to make sure there is plenty of storage space in the Caravan, the way it was laid out from the cooking area to the living area is all and more than we wanted. Would we do it again YES what an experience and a top-quality product. Thank you Team Bushwakka for making a dream come true.
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We bought our Bushwakka Sundowner EVO in September this year. Being experienced 4×4 travelers and campers we did a lot of “thinking and investigating” before we decided on Bushwakka. We also discussed it with Bushwakka owners and friends. The deal maker was the “Bush-Fan” and the comfortable stairs. (We are both over 60)
As a woman, the comfortable 2mx2m bed and how easy it is to make up the bed through the window is a bonus. The other positives are the great “kitchen” that really works well. We chose the double basin option which is great and our gas stove is on the same drawer as the fridge and that works very well for our setup.
The sidewall for the “Bush-Fan” is fantastic as well as the bottom skirt for that extra comfort when a cold wind is blowing.
We love the new EVO and can not wait to go camping.
Happy Camping
As my wife and Iwere spending increasingly more time in the bush, we decided in 2017 to buy an off-road trailer. After a lot of time spent researching our options, weeventually decided on a Bushwakka Sundowner. This has turned out to be the bestdecision we could have made. Having slept in our Sundowner 180 nights in everchanging Kalahari conditions over the past 2 years, we really got to know it,it never let us down and has become our second home. I love the way it tows soeasily behind my car – basically, if the Hilux can go there, then the Sundownercan too.
It is incredibly easy to set up on arrival and pack up again at theend of a stay, even for a pensioner like me. Inside, the bed is big andcomfortable, there is loads of cupboard space and I really enjoy sitting at thedesk and working on my laptop. My wife, who loves to cook, finds the kitchenarea perfect and it certainly has everything necessary for our very long tripsinto the bush.
We have neveronce regretted our decision to buy a Sundowner and trips into the Kalahari havebecome much more relaxing, homely and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to leave atfirst light and just have to lock the back door. Even better is to return afterthe evening drive and not have to set up anything…….just sitting enjoyingthe final glow of sunset, as the night sounds of the African bush begins andsip at something cold.
Since buying ourfirst Sundowner 4 years ago, we have been treated wonderfully by the wholeBushwakka team. It was, and still is, very comforting for us to know that thereis a backup team in Worcester, which will do everything within their power tomake owning a Sundowner a wonderful experience.
Ons het op die Bushwaka – Sundowner besluit omdat hy baie maklik opslaan, ‘n lekker groot kombuis het, goed afgewerk is, en daar ook meer as genoeg pakplek, veral ook vir die los goed is. Die ouens wat die Sundowner ontwerp het, het rerig goed gedink. Jasper en sy span het uit hul pad gegaan om seker te maak ons is gelukkig met ons Sundowner (alhoewel hy bietjie skepties met ons keuse van ‘n hele wit karavaan was). Ons het nou al so 5 keer met die Sundowner gaan kamp, en was nog nie ‘n dag spyt nie. Ons was die laaste keer 5 dames wat ‘n fees gaan bywoon het en besluit het om sommer op die terein te kamp, ons het baie maklik reggekom met die sleep, op en afslaan, en ons almal kon tot ‘n lekker warm stort neem! Die Sundowner is ons 7nde karavaan en ek glo ons laaste.
We took the Bushwakka Sundowner on a month-long off-road trip through South Africa, Namibia and Botswana, putting it through its paces on some pretty rough roads and it came out unscathed! The engineering is second to none and the luxury and comfort of the fittings and accessories makes living in the Sundowner like a true home from home. Quick and easy to set up and take down, Bushwakka really have thought of everything and it totally transformed our camping experience – we have been spoilt and will never be able to go back to camping in a tent again! Kind regards Natalie White
I met Jasper and the team about 5 years ago. From day one I felt part of the BW family. Jasper’s drive and passion for the industry are tangible, a man with a lot of knowledge and skill. The team is always willing to assist. The friendly face that meets you in reception makes you feel at home. Your unique ideas are listened to and implemented without compromising quality. There is always assistance when required, even after hours.
Our decision to invest in our SD classic was based on a few factors:
We have been camping in our new Sundowner for seven weeks while touring Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Now in our seventies and with experience of trailer camping in these countries for the last twenty years, my blond companion, and I, consider ourselves veterans of the bush. Our decision to take your advice and get the caravan has filled us with the enthusiasm we need to tackle more routes.
You may remember that we began with a Rooftop Tent mounted on our Defender Land Rover. It was easy then to scramble from the bull-bar to the ladder and into a rather high double bed. To make our days in the bush more comfortable we bought a Bushwakka Fargo off-road trailer, and put the rooftop tent on top with a ladder to the ground. The swing-out kitchen, storage and recovery features of the trailer reduced the monotony of un-packing and re-packing the Defender.
We later traded the Fargo for a Safari Scout with independent coil-spring suspension, and fitted with a drop-down tent with canvas room to walk into. However, it took a while to erect, and there was still the long ladder for us to climb into bed. The trailer was a joy to tow because the quick acting suspension ironed out any pothole.
As we got older, it took longer to break camp. There were windbreaks, awnings, ground sheets, bags of clothing, not forgetting the actual tent, guy ropes and pegs, and sometimes the dog with all his stuff. If the tent was wet from rain or dew there were more delays. Years of accumulated paraphernalia, which came with us for no other reason than the day that would surely arrive when it would be found essential to our survival, rather than adding to our packing frustrations.
As you know, I found it difficult to part with the advanced features of the Scout, particularly the coil spring suspension that smoothed out potholes. For ten years, we camped with the Scout, becoming very attached to it. The wonderful adventures, not to mention the photographic records we have kept will remain a major part of our lives.
Notwithstanding the past, we have fallen in love once more, this time, and for the last time, with the Sundowner. The caravan is light, takes punishment, quick to operate, with lots of space and storage. We find it is much better to camp off-ground, allowing one to choose uneven sites. It takes me less than a minute to swing the steps to the ground, pop the roof, open the door, and walk in. I then drop the double bed on the side of the caravan. My blond companion, in the mean time has opened the kitchen on the opposite side, and got busy with setting up the kitchen sink. All our clothes and bedding are stored in three ample cupboards, and still there is just as much packing space to spare.
We developed a routine for setting up camp and our best time, including putting out two chairs, the kettle on the stove, was four and a half minutes. Even so, my blond companion, as usual had the last word; camping is not about speed, it is about slowness, and the deep feeling of satisfaction that comes at the end of a day in the bush. Good luck guys
Ons het ‘n Bushwakka weekender wa gekies omdat die wa baie pakplek het, ‘n gemaklike kombuis met baie pakplek, ‘n groot “slaapkamer” en ‘n groot tent het. Die wa is hanteerbaar vir wanneer dit net ons 2 is wat kamp en daar is genoeg plek vir almal wanneer ons meer as 2 is. Die personeel van Bushwakka Worcester is baie behulpsaam en vriendelik, ons het nog net goeie en vriendelike diens gekry. Jasper is ons vriend en Jaco en Johann het al ons vriende geword, dankie vir uitstekende diens Jaco!
It was in year 2001 when my wife and I bought a “Bushwakka Shorti“. It was second-hand, but it was a starting point to travel and enjoy the outdoor life in SA. Camping was already in our veins as we had owned a caravan when our children were small and still living at home. What we wanted was some form of trailer that was capable of off-road camping, small enough for us to handle, but big enough to allow comfortable camping.
The trailer was reasonably well equipped for simple camping, and sufficient in all respects for us to enjoy the many trips that we enjoyed. During the time we had this trailer it was towed all over SA, off-road in rough terrain, and it never failed us!
We owned that trailer for five years, but after experiencing all the over-land trips that we did, the time had come for us to consider the possibility of upgrading to something that was going to give us a little more luxury. We sold this trailer, and purchased another. Incidentally, the value of the trailer had appreciated in value, which enabled us to increase the deposit on a brand new, more luxurious model of off-road trailer.
We looked at many other brands of trailers, but knowing the strength of the “Shorti“, its off-road ability, and what we had done with it, we decided to purchase the then, very current and latest in the Bushwakka range, a “Bushwakka Safari Off-road Trailer“. This was in May, 2006.
The “Safari” trailer was an ideal choice for us, as the full tent could be erected from on top of the trailer to the ground in 15 minutes. We had a canopy with side walls, fly-sheet, and many other accessories that made the living outdoor life much more comfortable. The kitchen unit was extremely well equipped, with a gas stove, partitioned safety storage facilities, drawer for knives, forks and spoons, and at a later stage an LED light.
There was ample storage space beneath and within the tent, and the kitchen facility, which incidentally, was easily available to get to, was just perfect! Other features included the 60 litre water tank, which proved very necessary when in the bush, the nose cone that stored many camping items, the easy access to dust-free clothing draws, sufficient side boxes to store all those extras needed for a comfortable camp! To set up camp took a leisurely one hour, and we had a “home on wheels”, capable of going anywhere the vehicle could go, which we towed with a Land Rover Discovery TD5. At no time did we feel unsafe with this trailer behind the vehicle, and from time to time, we did travel at high speed to enable us to pass through border posts! The handling of the trailer was fairly easy, once we had learnt how to reverse with it attached to the vehicle.
Travelling to Mozambique, Namibia, Kalaghadi, Richtersveld, Orange River, and many other camping spots was never a problem. The off-road ability of the trailer was exceptional! We used the trailer over sand, many a dirt road, through water, and over very rocky terrain. It never once failed us! We had it regularly serviced by the manufacturers at a minimal cost, who also, incidentally, added the little improvements to our trailer that Bushwakka had discovered with their experiences. This was always done free of charge, or at very lttle cost!
The trailer was very easy to keep clean, and on the return from a trip, a hose down, was normally more than sufficient. The body work never showed any signs of rust, the tent never leaked, the battery/electric system was very reliable and more than adequate. We did, however, regularly recharge the batteries when camping for long durations when electricity was not available, but the vehicle charging system could easily take care of that.
Regretfully, we sold our trailer this year. The reason being was that at our ages of 75+ and that my wife has had her third back operation, we decided that it was time for it to go whilst still in an excellent condition. In all the years we had used it, camping with the Bushwakka was really pleasurable, and we were often envied by other campers for our comfortable camping set-up!
Thank you “Bushwakka” for your wonderful products and your great service, which has made an impact on our camping career of over 14 enjoyable years.
Sincerely,
Dave Lock
We are a family of keen campers. When our children got to an age when they wanted their own space, we saw the opportunity to move into a trailer that was lighter, simpler and easier to set up. The Safari Tourer ticks all those boxes: it’s light, sets up easily and quickly, and it’s tough enough to go anywhere we want to go. We are impressed by the thoughtful and functional design; everything is right where it needs to be.
We love the unique Bushwakka kitchen that is second to none in our opinion. There is more storage throughout the Tourer than some trailers twice the size, and there’s plenty of payload to carry it all. Last but not least, we are super impressed with the fantastic customer service we’ve received from Jasper, who has gone out of his way to help us with all the questions we had. We’re excited to be part of the Bushwakka family!
We recently purchased a Safari Tourer from Bushwakka that was tailor-made to our specifications. From the onset, it was a pleasure to engage with Jasper and his team. They are professional and open to finding the best solutions to any challenge. My wife and I have been Overlanding Africa for the past 20 years and decided to upgrade our level of comfort when camping whilst not compromising on our ability to visit really remote areas that are generally difficult to access.
The Safari Tourer was our chosen option as it provides both luxury and convenient camping whilst at the same time light enough to go into serious 4×4 terrain. After two trips, we are starting to get to know the trailer and a few things stand out.
Most prominently is the ability to quickly set up camp, the comfortable sleeping arrangement, the very practical kitchen and awning, ample storage space, and last but not least the very good all-around lighting system and solar-powered system that will last for days in cloudy weather conditions. Overall a very pleasant experience and highly recommended!
Our family roots are in Africa and no better way than to regularly re-visit these roots with our off-road BUSHWAKKA Safari Tourer. I was introduced to the Bushwakka concept +/- 20 years ago when we purchased our 1st Bushwakka trailer and have subsequently, together with my family, spent almost all our holidays in a BUSHWAKKA. We treasure our memories and enjoy looking at our family album. always with a BUSHWAKKA in the background!
The BUSHWAKKA off-road trailer is robust and reliable. Their design and construction overshadow its competitors. The BUSHWAKKA factory in Worcester renders an excellent backup service
I have no hesitation in recommending the BUSHWAKKA off-road TOURER for your ultimate Bush experience
I’ve been a loyal Bushwakka owner since 2016. I settled on a Safari Tourer as the perfect off-road trailer for my needs. I conducted extensive research on all available off-road trailers before purchasing a Bushwakka. The quality of the Bushwakka models stood out and the customer-friendly and extremely competent Bushwakka staff pushed them far above every other manufacturer. The Bushwakka Safari Tourer is a lightweight, maneuverable, and durable off-road camping trailer that is ideal for the adventurer on the go.
When I’m ready for some time in the bush, I can hook up and be on the road in just minutes. Once I find the perfect spot, I can have my entire camp set up in less than 15 minutes and be ready to cook, sleep and enjoy the most remote parts of the world with the comforts of home within easy reach. The Tourer is extremely well designed and can be configured to meet the needs of the individual owner. It features a well-equipped but simple and convenient kitchen with storage, cooking surfaces, and a fridge. Just when you think you need a light or PowerPoint, you look up, and there it is. Plenty of water and plenty of renewable power keep your stress to a minimum and comfort at a maximum.
I trust the quality of these trailers as well as the support and expertise of the Bushwakka team. While I lived in Africa, I took my Safari Tourer everywhere and it never failed me. Now, I’ll be taking my new Safari Tourer through its paces in the United States. If you’re looking for a camping trailer that will take your creature comforts into rugged and remote wilderness, the Safari Tourer is the perfect place to start.
