Kapama River Lodge

Property class: 5 and above
Mountain lodge with spa and safari

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
$1,458 nightly
The current price is $1,677 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Standard Suite (River Lodge: Suite)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a seating area, a wardrobe, and a view of the outdoors.

Leadwood Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Suite (River Lodge: Royal Suite)

A cozy bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with patterned bedding, a small seating area, and a kitchenette with a shelf and a kettle.

Royal Suite (River Lodge: Royal Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Leadwood Family Suite

A spacious room with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, a wooden wardrobe, and a stone wall.

Leadwood Family Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 420 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Marula Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wooden bench.

Marula Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tamboti Superior Suite

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Tamboti Superior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 22 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 24 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 48 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 58 min drive - 39.5 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 51 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪klaserie one stop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • Kapama Lounge
  • ‪Airport Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

All inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

  • Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

    • All à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
    • Basic alcoholic beverages included
    • Room service during certain hours
    • In-room minibar (all beverages included)

At a glance

CHECK-IN
2:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 64 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 11 AM to 2 PM*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Kapama River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offered excellent meals with impeccable quality, presentation, and flavor, with a wide variety of options and attentive service. (21 reviews)
  • Breakfast was abundant and delicious with a wide variety of buffet options. (4 reviews)
  • The spa features a beautiful pool and offers excellent massage services. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Spectacular location! Lovely staff. Breakast wa meh.
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! The service was incredible.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a fantastic property right inside the game reserve with daily game drives to catch the big five. The food and service, including impeccable hospitality were the highlight of staying here. It’s a beautiful, luxurious modern property, right across the HDS airport. Highly recommend staying for atleast 2 nights ideally three!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property. A all the way. Great good!! Amazing chefs!!
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10/10 Exceptional

This lodge was an amazing stay! They provide 2 safaris, one in the morning and one at night, as well as breakfast/lunch/dinner. The guides are fantastic at finding animals, and were very thoughtful on finding specific animals from the Big 5 that we haven’t seen. I would definitely stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Facility in excellent condition. Super clean. Restaurant is 5 star. Amazing dedicated friendly staff. Awesome safari experience. You won’t be disappointed!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible!

Incredible few days at Kapama. The game drives were excellent, our guide (Noel) extremely knowledgeable and we were fortunate to see the big 5. Food was delicious and lodges were immaculate. Highly recommend:)
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10/10 Exceptional

Best safari experience!

This place is amazing. Got everything you need and more for a safari experience. The staff is great and the villas are so beautiful. We saw the big 5 multiple times, one time in just one day. Thank you Kapama Karula!
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic 5-star experience

Kapama met and surpassed all expectations we had for a 5-star game reserve. The staff were ever present to ensure your stay was as you wished, the facilities were clean and easily accessible, and the decor/architecture was outstanding. The highlight for us was the food, which was consistently delicious with a always that was always new and fresh for each meal sitting.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed every aspect of the lodge, from the room to the spa to the restaurant to the safari! The staff are genuinely kind and very helpful. Unfortunate for us, a tropical cyclone moved in on just our second day and we were all forced to stay in and not go out on safari for our safety. The staff took such good care of us all, ensuring we were comfortable and cared for. While other lodges were closing and being evacuated, Kapama River Lodge did not miss a beat. In addition, they took in guests from other lodges and gave them the best experience possible. I will say, we had such an incredible first two safaris, seeing so many animals and learning so much from our guides, that despite everything we still left fulfilled and happy! I cannot wait to return to Kapama, and will be telling everyone who will listen about this amazing company!!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wow wow wow what an incredible experience!! Everything at River Lodge was just amazing, all of the staff are so friendly and the food is delicious, you get to pick from a set menu for each meal which changes each day and all drinks are included. The absolute highlight though is the safari itself, you get 2x 3 hour drives a day which go so quickly. Our guide Phillip and his tracker Kulani were absolutely incredible, they made sure we saw all the animals and got us really close to them. Phillip was so knowledgable and we loved having him as our guide, we got to see the big 5 several times and even a leopard cub! We had the best experience ever at River Lodge and highly recommend to anyone. We stayed 3 nights which was enough to see everything but we definitely didn’t want to leave!!
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing 4 days spent here. Every single member of staff went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Thankyou to the Reception team for traxking down our lost luggage. Thank you to the Management team who recognised it was a special occasion for us both and the room upgrade was amazing, thank you. Food, Pools, Hospitality, everything was perfect. But, the best was Nevermind and Anzi who guided us on the game drives where we managed to see the Big 5 and more including Hyena on a kill, stealing it from an out numbered Leopard, and a Leopard dining on its earlier kill. They went out of their way to track the animals. A special Thankyou to both Nevermind and Anzi. We will certainly.be back in a couple of years.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed only one night at this beautiful lodge, as we had a reservation at another property within the reserve, but it was more than enough to make our stay truly memorable. Upon arrival, we enjoyed a beautiful and delicious lunch — the food was excellent and the service, outstanding. Afterwards, we went on our first game drive in a private vehicle, which, in my opinion, makes all the difference. During this very first drive, we were lucky enough to see all of the Big Five — an incredibly exciting experience. Back at the lodge, we had a very enjoyable dinner as well. In fact, the food throughout our stay was consistently excellent. The rooms are superb — very comfortable and seemingly new or recently renovated. The shower is great, and the bed is extremely comfortable. The following morning, we went on another game drive, which was just as beautiful. We saw many animals again, except for the leopard, which seems to be the most elusive. After returning, we went straight to breakfast, which was abundant and delicious, with a wide variety of buffet options. Later, we enjoyed a massage at the spa, which features a beautiful pool. Unfortunately, the weather was cloudy and quite cold, so we couldn’t fully enjoy the outdoor area. We really liked the lodge. As we were on our honeymoon, we chose to stay just one night to experience it. One thing to note is that the lodge is somewhat larger than others in the reserve, with more rooms and groups. For those seeking a more intimate
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10/10 Exceptional

Memories to last a lifetime

Sometimes, the stars do align. And it is easier to align if the game reserve staff go above and beyond. This game reserve did exactly that. We celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and decided on a whim to experience a game drive holiday. From the pickup at the airport to dropping off, our stay and experience here went far beyond our expectations. What makes this game reserve stand out is the friendliness and attention to detail each staff have, and they striving to make us feel at home and welcomed. The all inclusive stay has wonderful food and drinks. We stayed four nights and found it perfectly adequate to enjoy the two daily included game drives. We had the perfect guide and tracker, Edwin and Tokollo, whom we clicked well with, and sharing the vehicle with the cute couple David and Aggie too. Every game drive the six of us have together is wonderfully informative, funny and fun. Thank you both, Edwin and Tokollo for making this a perfect trip. Truly memories to last a lifetime.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great safari lodge
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10/10 Exceptional

Great safari and amazing room
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing place for a safari!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our family had a wonderful experience!
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible! Amazing hotel, great food and service!
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10/10 Exceptional

Super welcoming, friendly and safe. Very attentive to details.
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10/10 Exceptional

Kapama River Lodge Stay

Simply amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

When you have giraffes eating out your back patio it is tough to compare to anything else. Outstanding stay and experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Luxurious and very comfortable

Great and Super Luxurious resort. Very good food, guide and reserve. Will come again.... hope to see more animals next time.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had the time of our life ! Wonderful memories were created
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10/10 Exceptional

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