Kapama River Lodge

Lodge
9.8
/10
Exceptional
287 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Jeffrey

10.0
/ 10
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!!

Leela

10.0
/ 10
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!

Brian

10.0
/ 10
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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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Maruleng, Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa, 1380

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24-Hour Front Desk
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WiFi
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General


On a river

Location


This all-inclusive lodge is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and 32.1 mi (51.6 km) from Kruger National Park.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kapama Private Nature Reserve - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Selati Nature Reserve - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 12.8 km / 7.9 mi
Drakensig Golf Course - 17.1 km / 10.6 mi
Nyani Cultural Village - 17.6 km / 10.9 mi
Madrid Game Farm - 19.6 km / 12.2 mi
Acornhoek Plaza - 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Tintswalo Hospital - 23.5 km / 14.6 mi
Umhlametsi Game Reserve - 24.3 km / 15.1 mi
Mafunyani Cultural Village - 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Kruger National Park - 51.6 km / 32.1 mi
Orpen Gate - 51.6 km / 32.1 mi

The preferred airport for Kapama River Lodge is Hoedspruit (HDS) - 26.6 km / 16.5 mi

Facilities


Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy a soak in one of the 2 outdoor pools. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Dining


Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

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Things to Do

  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Sun loungers

General

  • Smoking area
  • Reception hall
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting
  • Children facilities

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Storage

Food and Drinks

  • Vegetarian meal

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Accessible parking

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box

Business Facilities

  • Conference rooms

Nearby Facilities

  • Souvenir shop

Sports and Recreations

  • Safari

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Kapama River Lodge

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Kapama River Lodge
64
Another facilities in Kapama River Lodge
Fitness center, Spa, Garden, Library, Sun loungers

Frequently asked question in Kapama River Lodge

What are available facilities at Kapama River Lodge?
There are top facilites at Kapama River Lodge such as 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Kapama River Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Kapama River Lodge is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of Kapama River Lodge?
Kapama River Lodge is a 5.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Kapama River Lodge?
Kapama River Lodge has 64 rooms in total.
Does Kapama River Lodge provide airport transfer?
Yes, Kapama River Lodge provides airport transfer upon request. Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
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9.8
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Jeffrey
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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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!!
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lucio
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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we got a stomach bug from the hotels food which compromised half or stay. We had to skip half of the game drives which was really bad. Hotel management could have handled the situation but they couldnt care less
Amir
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Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Super welcoming, friendly and safe. Very attentive to details.
Leela
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Brian
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing property. A all the way. Great good!! Amazing chefs!!
Brian
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Facility in excellent condition. Super clean. Restaurant is 5 star. Amazing dedicated friendly staff. Awesome safari experience. You won’t be disappointed!!
Alex
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great safari and amazing room
Hannah
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Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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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Peter
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

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An amazing place for a safari!
Marie-Andree
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

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We had the time of our life ! Wonderful memories were created
Mark
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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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Kasey
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

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We loved our stay! The service was incredible.
Helen
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 120 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 134 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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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Rosaline
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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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Diana
10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

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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:)
Ahad
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Sachin
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Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

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Great and Super Luxurious resort. Very good food, guide and reserve. Will come again.... hope to see more animals next time.
Rosanna
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 149 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Kelly
10.0
/10
Reviewed 172 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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9.8
Exceptional
From 287 reviews
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9.8

Room Comfort

9.8

Service and Facilites

9.8

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Traveler Reviews Kapama River Lodge

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Top reviews
Jeffrey
10.0
/10
Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!!
Read More
lucio
6.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

we got a stomach bug from the hotels food which compromised half or stay. We had to skip half of the game drives which was really bad. Hotel management could have handled the situation but they couldnt care less
Amir
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Super welcoming, friendly and safe. Very attentive to details.
Leela
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Brian
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing property. A all the way. Great good!! Amazing chefs!!
Brian
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Facility in excellent condition. Super clean. Restaurant is 5 star. Amazing dedicated friendly staff. Awesome safari experience. You won’t be disappointed!!
Alex
10.0
/10
Reviewed 55 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great safari and amazing room
Hannah
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!!
Read More
Peter
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

An amazing place for a safari!
Marie-Andree
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 82 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We had the time of our life ! Wonderful memories were created
Mark
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Kasey
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We loved our stay! The service was incredible.
Helen
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 120 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 134 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Rosaline
10.0
/10
Reviewed 138 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Diana
10.0
/10
Reviewed 141 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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:)
Ahad
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Sachin
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great and Super Luxurious resort. Very good food, guide and reserve. Will come again.... hope to see more animals next time.
Rosanna
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 149 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Kelly
10.0
/10
Reviewed 172 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
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