Eezi-Awn 2025 Awning Buyer’s Guide

The True Benefit Of A 4×4 Awning 

Awnings serve a straightforward purpose: They provide shade. But when we chat to customers, we realise they offer so much more than that. Here’s how…

Most campers prefer tree-filled campsites with plenty of shade, making these locations busy, crowded, and often requiring a booking that’s made far in advance.

However, creating your own shade means you can choose far more remote locations, avoid crowded campsites, and often bushcamp, which most people would never consider. 

In that sense, an awning is a Master Key to solitude and remote travel. Best of all, they come in all shapes and sizes, so finding a 4×4 awning that meets your budget shouldn’t be a problem. The hardest part is answering the following:

WHAT QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A 4X4 AWNING

• Which side of your vehicle would you like the awning to open on?  
• Do you require more than one awning, or would a 270° be preferable?  
• If you have an SUV with a vertically opening tailgate, would a 270° awning be unnecessary or possibly get in the way?  
• Would you prefer a self-supporting awning, or are you okay with using poles and guy ropes for setup?  
• How vital is a quick setup and takedown time?
• Is weight a consideration?
• How much roof rack space do you have to work with? 

Safari Centre Cape Town offers a variety of awnings from various manufacturers, allowing you to compare prices and features that best match your vehicle. However, no awning guide would be complete without mentioning Eezi-Awn. 

With nearly forty years in the off-road market, Eezi-Awn has spent decades perfecting its shade solutions. With ten models available, they boast the largest selection of awnings in the market.

Eezi-Awn Bat 270

Priced from R13 685

Notes: The Bat 270 awning is designed for easy setup by one person in under a minute. It offers 270 degrees of free-standing coverage around the side and rear of your vehicle. Additionally, it includes three dropdown legs mounted within the rafters for added stability in windy conditions.

Eezi-Awn Swift

Priced from R6 555

Notes: The Eezi-Awn Swift is a square fold-out awning weighing just 12 kg and covering an area of 2.3 meters, featuring two rafters and dropdown legs for added support.

Eezi-Awn Manta 270

Priced from R15 870

Notes: If you’re unsure between the Swift and Bat 270, consider the Manta. The Manta 270 combines the large, square-shaped coverage of the Swift with the wrap-around feature of the Bat 270.

Eezi-Awn DragonFly 180

Priced from R12 880

Notes: The DragonFly 180 boasts a 2.1-meter centre extension and a remarkable 6.3-meter span that effectively minimises glare from the rising or setting sun.

Eezi-Awn DragonFly 180 Mini

Priced from R12 075

Notes: As the name implies, the DragonFly 180 Mini is a smaller version of the full-sized DragonFly, making it perfect for compact vehicles or shorter roof racks – commonly found on double cabs.

Eezi-Awn Lite

Priced from R3 335

Notes: Available in 2 or 2.5-meter lengths, the Eezi-Awn Lite is one of the most affordable awning solutions. Its lightweight roll-up design is perfect for compact 4×4 vehicles, like the Jimny, and other everyday cars that want to keep roof-mounted weight to a minimum.

Eezi-Awn Series 1000

Priced from R4 715

Notes: The Eezi-Awn Series 1000 is a compact, hand-rolled awning designed for durability and longevity. Unlike traditional PVC bags exposed to the elements, this awning features a robust aluminium case that’s available in black or silver anodised finishes.

Eezi-Awn Series 2000

Priced from R7 015

Notes: Featuring the same aluminium case as the Series 1000, the Series 2000 is great for campers, caravans and vehicles that want a retractable awning that’s low-profile and protected against the elements. Available in 2, 2.5, 3 and 3.5-meter lengths. 

Eezi-Awn Spoyla

Priced from R5 865

Notes: The Eezi-Awn Spoyla is a compact Series 2000 awning that’s 1.5 meters wide and designed for any vehicle’s rear.

Eezi-Awn Caravan

Priced from R3 277

Notes: A roll-up bag awning that’s lightweight, low-cost, and designed to slide into any caravan’s rope rail.

If you still can’t decide which awning solution meets your needs, call Safari Centre Cape Town at (021) 595 3910 for expert advice or browse our website here.

*Prices correct at the time of publishing (24/04/25)