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Kapama River Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Suite (River Lodge: Suite) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Suite (River Lodge: Suite)

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

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Leadwood Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Leadwood Suite

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

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Royal Suite (River Lodge: Royal Suite) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite (River Lodge: Royal Suite)

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Marula Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marula Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tamboti Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Tamboti Superior Suite

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

Royal Suite Lodge with River View Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Spa Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Suite Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Courtyard suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 18 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 38 min drive - 22.2 miles
  • Jessica the Hippo - 46 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Airport Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪klaserie one stop - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Kapama River Lodge

Luxurious 5-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
Kapama River Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Kapama River Lodge offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Kapama River Lodge. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star lodge.

  • 64 guestrooms or units
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kapama River Lodge offers 64 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Kapama Wellness Centre has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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Terrace/patio
Kapama Southern Camp
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 78 reviews
$1,322 nightly
The price is $1,521
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Kapama Southern Camp

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Safari

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Kapama River Lodge Hoedspruit
Kapama River Hoedspruit
Kapama River Lodge Lodge
Kapama River Lodge Hoedspruit
Kapama River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kapama River Lodge to the airport?

Kapama River Lodge is 16.5 mi (51-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kapama River Lodge?

As of Nov 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama River Lodge on Nov 25, 2025 start from $1,142.89, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kapama River Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Kapama River Lodge offers a free airport shuttle, available from 11 AM to 2 PM at scheduled times.

Does Kapama River Lodge offer free breakfast?

Kapama River Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kapama River Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Kapama River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Kapama River Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Kapama River Lodge have a pool?

Kapama River Lodge features 2 outdoor pools.

Does Kapama River Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kapama River Lodge have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Kapama Wellness Centre, where you can enjoy body treatments, body scrubs, and facials.

Reviews

Kapama River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, PORT ORANGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. A all the way. Great good!! Amazing chefs!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, PORT ORANGE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility in excellent condition. Super clean. Restaurant is 5 star. Amazing dedicated friendly staff. Awesome safari experience. You won’t be disappointed!!

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great safari and amazing room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An amazing place for a safari!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Andree

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the time of our life ! Wonderful memories were created
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kashyap

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! The service was incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosaline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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:)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ahad

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful experience this was. I was blown away with the hospitality and service this lodge provided. The staff are incredible and make you feel at home. They go above and beyond. Tintswalo, Erasmus, Faith, Collins and Nicco were a few to mention. The game drives were sensational . This will remain a core memory for years to come. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sachin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braulio

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb. Service was incredible, facilities were amazing, food and beverages delicious, they vary menu everyday. Spa is nice. And… most importantly, the Safari experience absolutely unforgettable, great ranger and tracker. Would repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venkateswarlu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An epic stay

If you are going to splurge on a safari, you might as well do it right and visit Kapama. They get to know each guest and pamper you, but the amazing staff also give you time and space to do your thing. Whether you want a romantic retreat, epic family vacation or a friend’s get-away, Kapama is an awesome spot. It is where I’ll take all my visitors who make the long journey to Southern Africa to come see me.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giriraj

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kapama River Lodge Stay

Simply amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was quiet. Signage and lighting need improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022