A horse of a different colour

Caravan design is a specialist field. Then there are also seasoned architects like Bennie Cilliers from Bethlehem who come up with a caravan that’s quite simply in a league of its own.

Although Bennie is the mastermind behind the Okapi, the business in the meantime has been sold to the owners of Van Zyl steelworks in Reitz in the Free State. But, for such a new product, there is already a lot of interest if you look at the waiting list.

With its round nose, the Okapi looks quite different from other caravans, and inside, the layout and luxurious finishes are as original.

The hull is made of fibreglass, which means the caravan is virtually maintenance-free. What’s more, the Okapi is