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    Kapama Buffalo Camp

    Kapama Buffalo Camp is a 5-star luxury tented camp in Kapama Game Reserve. Kapama Buffalo Camp is an intimate safari lodge, perfect to unwind, relax in the shade of the trees and enjoy the peace and quiet of the reserve. The luxury tents boast the finest comforts and are set high up in the tress, only assessable by elevated wooden walk-ways. The Lodge offers an intimate thatch roof lounge with comfy couches a perfect spot for birdwatching. An elevated rim flow pool is surrounded by sun loungers and boasts excellent views of the flora and fauna of the reserve. Evenings are spent listing to the sounds of nature under the African stars and dining takes place next to an open fire in the traditional African Boma.

    Kapama is a Big 5 private game reserve in the Kruger National Park offering exceptional 4×4 game drives, unique activities, and romantic treehouse sleep-outs under the stars. Located in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kapama Buffalo Camp promises to provide every guest with an unforgettable Big 5 African safari experience. Warm hospitality and breath-taking views complement luxurious suites for an extraordinary safari retreat. Kapama Game Reserve is home to another three luxury lodges located around the reserve namely; River Lodge, Southern Camp and Kapama Karula.

    With bushveld views from the lodge’s expansive deck and two game drives daily, guests can discover over 40 mammal species and more than 330 bird species. Expert rangers and trackers at Kapama Private Game Reserve endeavour to find the best wildlife sightings for you and optimize your experience to take great photographic images. Guests can book a photographic workshop with one of South Africa’s leading wildlife photographers, suited to both beginner and intermediate levels. Learn about the technical and artistic sides of wildlife photography. For romantics, Kapama offers an exclusive experience in an open treehouse sleep-out. The timber platform above the ground hosts 2 guests for a night secluded in the bushveld. With the treehouse illuminated by lanterns, a five-course dinner is served by a personal chef after which you can enjoy the tranquillity of nature’s sounds and glimmering African skies. Your home for the night is equipped with a bathroom which has a flush toilet, shower, and his and hers basins.

    Wildlife:

    • High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
    • Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
    • Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
    • Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.

    Game Drives:

    • Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
    • Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
    • Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
    • Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
    • Night drives and guidedbushs walk are permitted.

    Activities & facilities:

    • Game drives
    • Guided bushwalks
    • Stargazing
    • Birdwatching
    • Swimming Pool
    • Restaurant
    • Open-air traditional African Boma
    • Spa treatments
    • Gym nearby
    • Large viewing deck
    • Bar & lounges

    Highlights:

    • 5-star intimate camp with a unique and authentic atmosphere.
    • Accommodation is offered in 10 luxury tents with private viewing decks.
    • Each tent is perched high in the treetops and accessible via elevated wooden walkways.
    • Exceptional outdoor dining experiences in a traditional African Boma.
    • Pool deck with rim-flow pool offers stunning views of the surrounding fauna and flora.
    • Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
    • Renowned for close up sightings of the Big-5.

    Location:

    • Located in the western region of the Greater Kruger, nestled between Blyde River Canyon  and Kruger National Park. The reserve borders the Balule and Thornybush private game reserves.
    • The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
    • Kapama Game Reserve is 15,000 hectares in size.

    Getting there:

    • Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to the Kapama, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
    • Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit: 60 minutes.
    • Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes.
    • Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Kapama take 30 minutes lodge depending.

    Special offers:

    • Last minute specials are available 30 days prior to arrival.

    Child Policy:

    • Kapama Buffalo Camp welcomes guests from 16 years

    Inclusions & Exclusions:

    • Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and Hoedspruit (HDS) airport transfers.
    • Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, other transfers, and anything of personal nature.

    Rates:

    • The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
    • Rates are charged per person, per night
    • Single supplement of 50% applicable
    • Rates displayed are valid until 04 January 2025

    Seasons:

    • Peak season: 20 December – 04 January
    • High season: 01 July – 19 December
    • Low season: 05 January – 30 June

    Accommodation Options

    Luxury Tent

    Sleeps 2 Adults

    Ten luxury tented suites are set among tall shaded trees. The tents are ultra luxurious and boast a wonderful romantic atmosphere Read moreand feature en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, heated blankets, tea and coffee facilities, mini-bar and international adapters. Less

    Refer to seasons and T&C's above

    Peak Season $ 900 per per person, per night
    High Season $ 750 per person, per night
    Low Season $ 675 per person, per night

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