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Kapama Game Reserve
Kapama Private Game Reserve is a high standard 5-star reserve sharing unfenced boarders with the Kruger National Park. Kapama offers guests exceptional 4×4 game drives, unique activities, and romantic treehouse sleep-outs under the stars. Kapama Game Reserve houses four unique 5-star luxury safari lodges spread out over the reserve. Safari Lodges at Kapama are unique and offer guests a diverse selection of accommodation options. River lodge is the largest lodge at Kapama and is known for its beautiful spa overlooking the riverbed. Southern Camp offers stand alone 1-bed and 2-bed villas and Buffalo Camp is a luxury tented lodge with an authentic feel. Karula Lodge is Kapama’s signature lodge with elevated suites boasting endless views from private viewing decks and heated swimming pools. Kapama Game Reserve welcomes children of all ages and is an ideal family safari destination in the Kruger National Park. The lodges offer excellent junior ranger programs, family accommodation options and private vehicles on request.
Kapama Game Reserve is home to 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. Kapama Game Reserve promises to provide every guest with an unforgettable Big 5 African safari experience. At Kapama Game Reserve breakfast and lunch are served in an open dining area gazing out onto African plains while dinners are a feast under the stars in the traditional outdoor boma. At Kapama one can expect exceptional dining, warm African hospitality and world class game drives with close up sightings.
Kapama Game Reserve is in the Limpopo Province of South Africa and is in close proximity to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport . The easiest way to get to Kapama Game Reserve is to fly into Hoedspruit Airport followed by a 15 minute road transfer. Road transfers are pre-arranged.
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.
Highlights:
- 15,000 hectares in size.
- Fenced reserve.
- Four 5-star luxury lodges and a private villa all operating under one brand.
- Three Family friendly lodges and one adult only lodge.
- Award winning SPA at River lodge.
- Exceptional outdoor dining experiences.
- 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.
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:
- Enjoy one free night with our PAY 2 STAY 3 offer at Karula Lodge only.
- South African resident rates are bookable 30 days prior to arrival date only.
Packages:
Cape Town and safari packages are designed by our on-trend team of travel experts. Packages include flights, transfers, accommodation, and full board safari experience. View packages or enquire via the contact form on the page below.
Are you a SA Resident?
SA resident rates available at Kapama Game Reserve during certain periods.
SA Resident Specials
Kapama River Lodge
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
All ages
Now $ 272 per person per night
USE PROMO CODE SDS438 IN BOOKING FORM
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
+16 years
Now $ 630 per person per night
USE PROMO CODE SDS438 IN BOOKING FORM
Kapama Buffalo Camp
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
All ages
Now $ 299 per person per night
USE PROMO CODE SDS438 IN BOOKING FORM
Kapama Southern Camp
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
All ages
Now $ 272 per person per night
USE PROMO CODE SDS438 IN BOOKING FORM
Kapama Lodges
Kapama River Lodge
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
All ages
From $ 615 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
+16 years
From $ 1,470 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Kapama Buffalo Camp
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
All ages
From $ 675 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Kapama Southern Camp
Kapama Game Reserve | Kruger National Park
All ages
From $ 615 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Kapama Packages
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9 Nights Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Winelands
9 Nights / 10 Days
From $ 3,360 to $ 4,170 per person
Includes internal flights, transfers, accommodation…
Southern Camp at Kapama ticks all the boxes and offers an exceptional 5-star safari experience. Stay at a boutique hotel along the Atlantic coastline in Cape Town and then enjoy the Stellenbosch wine region…
Days: 10premium -
7 Nights Kapama & Siviti Lodge Kruger Experience
7 Nights / 8 Days
From $ 5,010 to $ 5,280 per person
Includes internal flights, transfers, accommodation…
Experience two 5-star private game reserves in the Kruger National Park. Kapama River Lodge and Siviti Safari Lodge are a perfect combination, and are located in prime locations for Big-5 game viewing…
Days: 8premium -
14 Nights Kruger National Park, Cape Town & Winelands
14 Nights / 15 Days
From $ 3,372 to $ 21,960 per person
Includes internal flights, transfers, accommodation…
Experience two 5-star private game reserves in the Kruger National Park. Kapama River Lodge and Siviti Safari Lodge are a perfect combination, and are located in prime locations for Big-5 game viewing…
Days: 15premium
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