Kapama River Lodge, Hoedspruit

5.0 (5 reviews) · Luxury
Serene all-inclusive safari lodge offering an on-site spa, outdoor pool, and immersive wildlife experiences

Overview

Kapama River Lodge is a large and vibrant camp within the Kapama Private Game Reserve. This property, known for its festive and social atmosphere, is near the renowned Kruger National Park, placing you right amid picturesque wildlife and landscapes. Past kimkim travelers have enjoyed seeing animals throughout the property, including straight from their windows. You'll be surrounded by nature in a secluded location accessible by dirt road. If you're flying, the lodge provides transfers to its property from the Hoedspruit Airport.

Stepping into Kapama River Lodge's rooms and suites, you'll be greeted by luxurious accommodations that seamlessly blend modern comforts with the rustic charm of the African bush. Spacious and air-conditioned, each room offers uninterrupted views of the Big Five game reserve from its private patio. Deluxe Suites balance rustic elegance with state-of-the-art technology, while Spa Suites, nestled amid the russet bushwillow trees, offer floor-to-ceiling views of the reserve. The expansive Family Spa Suites provide ample room to spread out for family getaways, while the opulent Royal Suites feature private lounges and spacious patios.

The property's unique safari spa, Kapama River Lodge Spa, offers distinctly African treatments, an outdoor pool (often visited by elephants), and a fitness center. Dining experiences range from traditional African cuisine around a roaring fire in the open-sided Rhino Boma to the new Xitsumbeni dining area. A starlit dinner in a dry riverbed in front of the lodge makes for a truly romantic experience. Your room rate includes all three meals with drinks, two daily safaris, and a guided bush walk. You can also enjoy the lodge's wine cellar, stocked with over 600 of South Africa's finest wines, which offers the perfect ending to a day full of adventure and discovery.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +27 15 793 8700
Hotel address icon Kapama Private Game Reserve

Traveler Reviews

5 total ratings, 4 with reviews
5.0
Feature ratings
Authenticity & Character
5.0
Location
5.0
Staff
4.8
Cleanliness & Comfort
5.0
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Renee H.
Australia | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
Incredible Safari lodge. We loved every minute and felt completely spoilt. The food was incredible- fed 7 times a day! The rooms really comfy and had everything we needed for our family of 4. The pools and gym were great. The staff were amazing, they were all so lovely, friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The wildlife were out of this world! We had such incredible sightings even family from South Africa were stunned at what we saw in our 6 days. Most people stay 2-3 night, we... Read more

Incredible Safari lodge. We loved every minute and felt completely spoilt. The food was incredible- fed 7 times a day! The rooms really comfy and had everything we needed for our family of 4. The pools and gym were great. The staff were amazing, they were all so lovely, friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The wildlife were out of this world! We had such incredible sightings even family from South Africa were stunned at what we saw in our 6 days. Most people stay 2-3 night, we stayed 5. I would totally recommend staying as long as you possibly can.

Authenticity & Character
I love the African architecture internal and external. It's such a lovely indoor outdoor experience.
Location
We were picked up from the airport in the open 4WD's and the animal sightings started the moment we were in the gates of Kapama less than 5 minutes from the airport. They were the best airport transfers ever.
Staff
So lovely, helpful, and went above and beyond their usual duties when my daughter scarf fly out of the vehicle on our way to the airport they courier it down to meet us at our last hotel in Johannesburg before we flew out of SA. They did it without hesitation. The guides and trackers are so knowledgeable and no question was too silly to ask. We learnt so much and experienced so much more that we would have driving around by our selves in other parks. The housekeeping staff were lovely fixing our rooms several times a day. You are given your own waitstaff that meet you at every meal time and that was very special. Every time we had a genuinely happy smile greeting us and getting to know the quirks of our family. One our last night they surprised us with a private dinning room decorated for us with our family name spelt out in leaves from one of the local plants with beautiful decorations all over the table. It was so special.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was immaculate and comfy. We had the best sleeps.
Stayed in September 2024
Chinyelu
Chinyelu N.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 12, 2024
Enjoyed my time at Kapama’s river lodge. The staff were all great.
Right from the resturant manger, our resturant server Gloria ( who was exceptional, her warmth, smile and laughter was contagious) as she made sure my sister and I enjoyed our meals and made us feel comfortable, to both our tour guide and tracker- Milton and Myfridge. We had a blast with the tours because these two gentlemen are not only knowledgeable but entertaining. It was an amazing trip and Kapama River Lodge delivered...
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Enjoyed my time at Kapama’s river lodge. The staff were all great.
Right from the resturant manger, our resturant server Gloria ( who was exceptional, her warmth, smile and laughter was contagious) as she made sure my sister and I enjoyed our meals and made us feel comfortable, to both our tour guide and tracker- Milton and Myfridge. We had a blast with the tours because these two gentlemen are not only knowledgeable but entertaining. It was an amazing trip and Kapama River Lodge delivered the icing on the cake.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful layout and love the rustic/ natural look
Location
Not far from Hoedspruit airport
Staff
The staff were all polite, caring and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Kenneth
Kenneth D.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Aug 24, 2022
Amazing facility and equally amazing staff. The experiences at Kapama have set the bar high for every resort that we'll visit from here on out. Read more

Amazing facility and equally amazing staff. The experiences at Kapama have set the bar high for every resort that we'll visit from here on out.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Really awesome and accommodating staff...
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stayed in July 2022
Kenneth
Kenneth R.
Merced, CA | Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
Maybe the best hotel destination we have ever experience and My wife and I are very well traveled. All inclusive resort in the Kruger wildlife complex of South Africa, we had two photo safaris daily and actually saw all of the big 5 (leopard, Cape buffalo, lion, rhino, and elephant) and 43 other identified species plus countless birds. Guides were all expert trackers and very knowledgeable about the habitats in the region. Food was superb, the spa was so relaxing after long days, service was... Read more

Maybe the best hotel destination we have ever experience and My wife and I are very well traveled. All inclusive resort in the Kruger wildlife complex of South Africa, we had two photo safaris daily and actually saw all of the big 5 (leopard, Cape buffalo, lion, rhino, and elephant) and 43 other identified species plus countless birds. Guides were all expert trackers and very knowledgeable about the habitats in the region.

Food was superb, the spa was so relaxing after long days, service was actually so good it was embarrassing. We were son well taken care of and appreciated that it was truly hard to leave. My whole family (22) of us agree, we would definitely choose Kapama again, no question

Authenticity & Character
The architecture and decode were luxuriously authentic
Location
Animals everywhere you look. Even right outside the window
Staff
Almost tripped over folks wanting to serve.
Cleanliness & Comfort
See above
Stayed in June 2022

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 5-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +27 15 793 8700
Hotel address icon Kapama Private Game Reserve