841 reviews
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$1,259Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, 1380, South Africa
841 reviews
1/72
Spa/Wellness packages
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Free Airport Shuttle
Kapama River Lodge is a five-star escape nestled in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, near Hoedspruit, South Africa. Located about 7mi from the city center, this luxury safari retreat blends wildlife wonder with refined comfort. Address: Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Highlights include Spa/Wellness packages, a restaurant, and an outdoor swimming pool (free). Free Wi-Fi, room service, and a free fitness center keep conveniences at hand, while an airport shuttle (free) and a 24-hour front desk ensure smooth arrivals and departures. Non-smoking rooms, a terrace, balcony, private entrance, landmark view, and free toiletries round out the thoughtful touches.
Minimum price starts from $1,259. The property has 841 reviews and is located in Hoedspruit, South Africa. Book a stay to indulge in a luxury safari experience.
Spa/Wellness packages offer a chance to unwind after thrilling game drives, and Xitsumbeni provides on-site dining with a FamilyFriendly, Modern vibe. The outdoor swimming pool is free and available all season, a perfect spot to soak up the open-air ambience after a safari day. Free Wi‑Fi, room service, and a free fitness center keep conveniences at hand, while a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour front desk help with smooth arrivals and departures. Non-smoking rooms, a terrace, balcony, private entrance, landmark view, and free toiletries add thoughtful touches to every stay.
For payment, Mastercard, American Express, and Visa are accepted, with cash not accepted. The pool is outdoor and adults-only, offering a serene retreat year-round. On-site amenities also include the same convenient touches of free Wi‑Fi, a 24-hour front desk, and access to a restaurant option that blends family-friendly comfort with modern style.
Room options span a diverse lineup of suites and family layouts. A Suite, Courtyard View (377 sqft) is available for single use, while a 539-square-foot Suite accommodates 2 adults and 1 child. A River View Family Suite offers 754 sqft of space for 2 adults, and the Royal Suite (560 sqft) provides elegant accommodations with a River View option. Larger, multi-use layouts include the Deluxe Suite (560 sqft) and Luxury Suite (538 sqft); for single-use travelers, the Family Suite, Single Use measures 753 sqft and can include a King bed plus two Twin beds.
Closest airports
AFB Hoedspruit
4.4miUlusaba Airport
32.2miHendrik Van Eck Airport
34.7miLondolozi Airport
35.8miArathusa Safari Lodge Airport
37.7miSpa/Wellness packages
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Landmark view
Kids' meals
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
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Family Suite
1 King Size Bed
755 sqft
Balcony
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
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These air-conditioned suites are stylishly furnished and fitted with expansive glass doors and frameless windows which allow unobstructed bush views. These suites feature a balcony, a king-size bed plus 2 single sleeper couches in an open plan room ideal for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years old. The en-suite private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower is complete with complimentary amenities. Each suite is equipped with a mini-bar and coffee machine.
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Suite
540 sqft
Balcony
Free wifi
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
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These air-conditioned suites are located near the Spa and are stylishly furnished and fitted with expansive glass doors and frameless windows which allow unobstructed bush views, including from the bathroom. These suites feature a balcony and a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower, and complete with complimentary amenities. Each is also equipped with a mini-bar and coffee machine.
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Royal Suite
560 sqft
Balcony
Free wifi
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
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These spacious and air-conditioned suites are stylishly furnished and include a separate lounge and an extended balcony with recliner couches. Each suite has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and there is a dual shower overlooking the surrounding bush. Each unit is also equipped with a mini-bar and coffee machine.
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Luxury Suite, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
540 sqft
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Deluxe Suite
560 sqft
Balcony
Free wifi
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
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These air-conditioned deluxe suites are stylishly furnished. Each deluxe suite has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower, and complete with complimentary amenities. Each is also equipped with a mini-bar and coffee machine.
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Royal Suite, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
560 sqft
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Suite, Courtyard View
375 sqft
Balcony
Free wifi
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
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Positioned along the river-bend of the seasonal Kapama River, these air-conditioned suites is stylishly furnished. Each suite has a private bathroom fitted with a bath and shower, and complete with complimentary amenities. Each is also equipped with a mini-bar and coffee machine.
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Deluxe Suite, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
560 sqft
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Suite, Courtyard View, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
375 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Private entrance
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Family Suite, Single Use
1 King Size Bed
2 Twin Beds
755 sqft
Landmark view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Family
755 sqft
Free wifi
Minibar
Tea/Coffee maker
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Family Unit
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Superior Suite
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Featured reviews:
Marcela
9.1
October 2024
. Our guide and tracker were amazing! Games were top. . Food was delicious. It blew our mind!
. Our family suite room was very outdated although spacious. Some items broken… They are building new rooms in the resorts and they are planning to redo the old ones …. . Restaurant staff is very friendly although slow - SA style - and a bit lost…
Carolina
10
December 2024
Kapama was absolutely incredible! Jeffrey and Mat were amazing guides, making our experience truly unforgettable. Their expertise, friendliness, and attention to detail made every moment special. The staff was incredibly warm, attentive, and professional throughout our visit. We can’t thank them enough for creating such a memorable adventure. Highly recommended!
The only minor areas for improvement were the breakfast buffet, which could benefit from better labeling of items with descriptions and symbols for those with intolerances. Additionally, the lunch and dinner menus had limited side dish options, which were quite similar and restricted to just two choices. Lastly, the shower pressure in our room was very weak.
Fábio
10
July 2025
We had an amazing experience during our 3-day stay at Kapama River Lodge. Our guide/ranger and tracker, Happiness and Fanie were really amazing and experienced in the game drives - we were able to see the Big Five twice across the 6 game drives included in our stay. The hotel is very comfortable and has everything you need to enjoy the day between the drives. We had a good experience with the food in all meals - some better than others, but good overall. Come prepared for the windy and cold game drives, especially during winter. Once the sun goes down in the afternoon drive or before it really heats up in the morning, it’s tough, but they try to help with blankets and hot water bags. Anyhow, have your strongest coats and jackets ready. The guides were experienced and kept us calm even when a pack of lions was literally around us and our cars - a breathtaking experience. Every staff member was very attentive and always ready to help. Within the reserve, you can see some of the wildlife but the real fun happens during the drives. Make sure you notice to your guide what you want to see and they will try their best to support it. We had one drink and didn’t like it, but the wine menu has great options - we only drank what was included, none of the exclusive list options.
Service at lunch could be a bit slow compared to other meals but not a huge problem. The spa prices are too expensive - I ended up not using it.
Nadine
10
May 2025
Everything about the stay was incredible. Every staff member I met was happy & so polite. The room (deluxe) was beautiful & spacious. The whole feel of the resort was incredible, it really is beautiful. Proximity to the airport excellent - across the road & straight into the reserve! Even saw a giraffe before we checked in! The safari experiences we had were phenomenal and we honestly had the best time of our lives. I know that this is all due to our amazing guide & tracker, Thabo and Martial. The 2 of them really made the whole trip for us. They are so knowledgeable, passionate and generally just really lovely guys. We really feel like we have made friends and will remember them fondly Would highly recommend the resort to anyone and I am actively encouraging all my friends and family to go (will also tell them to request Thabo and Martial, they really are the best)
My only slight criticism would be in the inclusivity of the food, specifically the evening dinner menu. The menu is certainly angled towards fine dining, however 3 out of 6 on the safari truck I was on all ordered from the children’s menu on 1 night. It is not nice to have to ask for a children’s menu, as this can be embarrassing, however many people have issues with food & I felt there was not many ‘safe’ options for those of us who struggle. To maybe offer an alternative more ‘standard’ meal or 2 at dinner would be helpful, or maybe if the children’s menu was just called an alternative menu & automatically placed on the table along with the dinner menu.
Ann
10
July 2025
The experience was top class from start to finish. The facilities and food were excellent - the staff were professional and great at looking after us all. But by far what made our experience so special was our driver Mary and Tracker Michael. They were the dream team who took such care and attention to show us the wonderful wildlife, share information, answer our endless questions and ensure we got to see all the big five, most of the ugly five and lots more! They are amazing at what they do and it’s thanks to them we went home so content - Kampama is a very special safari experience. I can’t recommend it highly enough
We would have loved to stay longer! The food is cooked to order at every meal and very tasty. The food is plentiful and served at regular intervals - we were very full all the time!!
Mariana
10
March 2025
Great hotel! Everything good, bedroom,safaris,cleaning, swimming pool, bar, architecture... TK and Tsepo are great great guides and we saw the big 5!!! It was an incredible experience. All staff great, Erasmus from the restaurant always making you felling good. Amy from reception was great and always welcoming. I just have to thanks everyone and all the structure - We had a great time.
The only thing I had as a problem was I had intestinal problems, and I don't know if it was related to the food or not (symptoms matched but I asked staff and nobody else had problems, so, maybe not related to food). Staff were also very attentive to this matter and offered all necessary support. The food is not very hot when served, but understandable.
Abby
10
February 2025
Everything was 100/10. The service was impeccable and the room was comfortable and spotless. Our guide Edwin and tracker Baclas were very informative and helpful in understanding the animals. We saw the big 5 multiple times. I liked how the lunch and dinner menu changed everyday. The food and drink was Devine. Each day there was a freshly baked cake for the afternoon safari. The spa and pools were also amazing. We had the best trip of our lives.
Mosquitos in the room but the hotel provided bug spray. It was hard to get the aircon right and it felt like sometimes it changed in the night.
Anne
9.1
March 2024
wonderful staff, gourmet meals, nice fitness center, excellent yoga instructor, really comfy public spaces, fascinating safari trips where we saw so many animals!
meal times were very late
Charline
9.1
November 2024
Safaris, facilities, beautifully decorated
No slippers, no bathrobe, could not use the wellness pool
Harry
9.1
April 2025
The location next to the airport, so transfers were excellent. Whole hotel has been designed perfectly, very stylish and clean hotel in middle of bush.
Whole experience was great, only room for improvement for the price point was on quality of meat on dinner dishes. But food was still really nice. Breakfast and lunch perfect. On the last night the guides joined us for dinner, but we had to request the assistant guide to join too, this should be standard.
Airports
AFB Hoedspruit
4.4miUlusaba Airport
32.2miHendrik Van Eck Airport
34.7miLondolozi Airport
35.8miArathusa Safari Lodge Airport
37.7miAirports
AFB Hoedspruit
4.4miUlusaba Airport
32.2miHendrik Van Eck Airport
34.7miLondolozi Airport
35.8miArathusa Safari Lodge Airport
37.7miAttractions
Hoedspruit Endangered Species Center
6.1miThornybush Game Reserve
9.8miMoholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
9.8miBlyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
17.2miBourke's Luck Potholes
22miXitsumbeni
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Location
Age restrictions
Availability
Spa/Wellness packages
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Steam room
Free Airport Shuttle
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Landmark view
Kids' meals
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Kids' meals
Minibar
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Sofa
Media & Technology
Telephone
Outdoors
Balcony
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
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Clothes rack
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
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Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Beauty services
Body scrub
Body treatments
Body wrap
Facial treatments
Fitness
Fitness center
Foot bath
Locker rooms
Manicure
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Pedicure
Spa
Spa facilities
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Spa/Wellness packages
Steam room
Waxing services
Yoga classes
Transportation
Free Airport Shuttle
View
Inner courtyard view
Landmark view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
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