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Kapama River Lodge
The wide open spaces at Kapama River Lodge welcomes guests to relax in a wilderness like no other. A dazzling fireplace in the African inspired lounge is the perfect spot for cooler evenings, while a sparkling rim flow pool invites you to sip on cocktails and relax while watching wildlife at the nearby water hole. Kapama River Lodge SPA is considered one of the finest in the country, with a variety of experiences with its magical surroundings. Evenings are spent under the African stars and dinning takes place around a roaring fire in the open sided thatch boma. 5-star Kapama River Lodge is made up of 64 rooms and is the largest camp at Kapama Game Reserve.
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 River Lodge 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; Buffalo Camp, Southern Camp and Kapama Karula.
With bushveld views from Kapama River Lodge 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 at Kapama River Lodge 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
- 2 swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar & lounge
- Open-air African Boma
- Xitsumbeni dinning experience
- Spa & Gym
- Large viewing deck
- River bar
Highlights:
- The largest of the Kapama Game Reserve’s lodges.
- 5-star safari lodge featuring wide-open spaces and a light, airy design.
- More festive and social lodge compared to the other Kapama lodges.
- 7 Standard Courtyard suites, 33 Deluxe suite, 16 Spa suite, 4 Family suites and 2 Royal suites.
- Exceptional ward winning SPA.
- Exceptional outdoor dinning experiences under the stars in the Boma and Xitsumbeni.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
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 River Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
- Children under 6 years are not permitted on the game drives unless a private vehicle is hired.
- Bush Bumble Drives for ages under 6 includes a game experience focusing on the smaller animals, birds, tracking and a variety of plains game.
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 to 04 January 2026
Seasons:
- Peak season: 20 December – 04 January
- High season: 01 July – 19 December
- Low season: 05 January – 30 June
Accommodation Options
33 deluxe suites are the perfect place to relax and unwind inbetween all of the activities. Suites are spacious, modern and boast private patios looking onto the reserve. Suites are equipped with air conditioning, tea and Read more coffee facilities and international adapters. Less
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Peak Season R 15,800 per person, per night
High Season R 13,000 per person, per night
Low Season R 12,000 per person, per night
Sixteen luxury SPA Suites are found tucket away in privacy of the willow trees surrounding the River Lodge SPA. The suites offer floor to ceiling doors, frameless windows and the luxury of your own private patio Read more with expansive views of the reserve. Suites are ensuite and are equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities and international adapters. Less
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak Season R 15,800 per person, per night
High Season R 13,000 per person, per night
Low Season R 12,000 per person, per night
Four family suites are perfect for family getaways and offer triple balconies and extra space to comfortably add beds for the children. Suites are ensuite and are equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities and Read more international adapters. Less
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Peak Season R 47,400 per unit, per night
High Season R 39,000 per unit, per night
Low Season R 36,000 per unit, per night
2 Royal Suites are the ultimate offering at Kapama River lodge and feature a luxury room and separate lounge leading into a private patio. Royal Suites boast spacious bathrooms with giant windows and double showers. Suites are equipped with air conditioning Read more, tea and coffee facilities and international adapters. Less
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Peak season R 21,500 per person, per night
High Season R 17,500 per person, per night
Low Season R 16,500 per person, per night
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