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Kapama River Lodge

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Elegant escape in nature's embrace

Surrounded by the serene beauty of a game reserve, this lodge offers luxurious accommodation with impeccable housekeeping and thoughtful touches like hot bubble baths. Enjoy unforgettable game drives led by expert guides and indulge in a varied, delicious menu that changes daily.

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is RM4,906
RM5,641 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

Room options

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View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Leadwood Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Leadwood Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite (River Lodge: Royal Suite)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Marula Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Marula Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tamboti Superior Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Tamboti Superior Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 60 sq m
  • 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
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 38 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 46 min drive - 36.9 km

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

Luxury all-inclusive lodge near Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
Consider a stay at Kapama River Lodge and take advantage of a free return airport shuttle, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub and a facial at Kapama Wellness Centre, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, supervised childcare (surcharge) and a front desk safe
  • Massage treatment rooms, concierge services and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 64 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and separate baths/showers
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site 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 drinks included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Similar properties

Terrace/patio
Kapama Southern Camp
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 78 reviews
The price is RM5,660
RM6,509 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Kapama Southern Camp

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 11 AM to 2 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

National rating

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

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

Does Kapama River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

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

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama River Lodge on 18 Nov 2025 start from RM 4,905.64, 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.

Is Kapama River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kapama River Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kapama River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kapama River Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Kapama River Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 11 AM to 2 PM on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kapama River Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and drinks are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Kapama River Lodge located?

Situated near the airport, this all-inclusive lodge is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, and within 32 mi (52 km) of Kruger National Park and Orpen Gate.

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Reviews

Kapama River Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Brian

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

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you have giraffes eating out your back patio it is tough to compare to anything else. Outstanding stay and experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

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

Hanna

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

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

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

Hannah

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

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super welcoming, friendly and safe. Very attentive to details.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Para sempre no meu <3

simplesmente incrível, foi uma viagem maravilhosa! O hotel é maravilhoso, mas o que deixa ele ainda melhor sao as pessoas queridas que trabalham la. Vão ficar para sempre em nossos coracoes!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murilo

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

Vale cada centavo

De um lado é o aeroporto de Hoedspruit e do outro já é o Kapama. O local é lindo, bem cuidado e com funcionários extremamente gentis e preocupados com o seu bem estar o tempo todo. Menção especial ao Ranger Katekani e Tracker Blessing. Come-se bem e com belas paisagens. Tivemos uma lua de mel muito boa por lá e conseguimos ver os big 5. Dias inesquecíveis.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS F

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

Excelente Experiência Valeu a pena

Lugar incrível - quartos MUITO confortáveis e safáris bem feitos. Fazem de tudo para você ter uma experiência incrível. Os Rangers Kat e Bernard fizeram toda a diferença em nossa viagem - foram os melhores. Muito atenciosos e fizeram de tudo para encontrar os Big Five!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

RACHEL GEIGER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comida deixa a desejar Safari excelente Funcionarios amigáveis
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lygia s

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

Sempre fantástico

O Kapama é incrível, staff é ótimo, somos muito bem tratados. Essa foi a minha segunda visita e certamente voltarei. Hotel com muitos turistas brasileiros, você vai encontrar algum conhecido seu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uma das melhores experiências que tive na minha vida. A equipe é fantástica desde a recepção até a nossa partida avaliar eles com nota 10 é muito pouco. Eu gostaria de ter ficado mais alguns dias. Todos os colaboradores excepcionalmente atenciosos e preocupados pra que você tivesse a melhor experiência possível.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leela

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

Renan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guides Rachel and Mr Colin has been just great in the safari part of the trip. The only negative feedback relates to the long waiting time for having dinner after ordering the food.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Luiz C

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

Excelente experiência

O hotel é muito bonito e bem localizado. Os funcionários são educados e solicitos. Café da manhã excelente. Muita diversidade de frutas, ovos, sucos, pães etc. banheiro muito bom e cama muito boa. Peguei o quarto família. Ótimo tamanho. Os games são fantásticos Só não gostei dos travesseiros. Achei muito moles.
Stayed 3 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

Paulo de Tarso

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

Hospedagem fantástica e safari inesquecível

Tivemos uma experiência incrível no Kapama River Lodge durante nossa estadia de quatro noites. Desde a chegada, fomos recebidos com extrema hospitalidade e o serviço impecável se manteve durante toda a viagem. O quarto era espaçoso e confortável, as refeições variadas e saborosas. Os safáris foram inesquecíveis! Conseguimos ver os Big Five e muitos outros animais de perto, guiados por uma equipe experiente que tornava cada saída emocionante. Vussi e Ringo foram excepcionais. Sem dúvida, foi uma das melhores viagens que já fizemos e recomendamos para todos que buscam um safári inesquecível.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incrível!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARIA FERNANDA

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

Serviço top!

O Kapama é incrível! Escolhemos os quartos Deluxe por serem os novos! Experiência sensacional e atendimento ótimo principalmente do Rodney no restaurante! Seleção de vinhos ótimos porém deviam estar mais gelados!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura bellissima, cibo ottimo, safari meravigliosi con guide esperte e molto disponibili. Abbiamo visto tutti i big 5, molto soddisfatti.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing, thank you John and Happiness (and the third guy I dont remember his name) for guiding us perfectly. Richard & Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024