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Kapama River Lodge

Kapama Game Reserve is located in close proximity to Eastgate Airport with the lodge providing open vehicle transfers. Kapama's location in the central Lowveld region creates the perfect base from which to explore the numerous nearby attractions.

  • Reviews
    5/6
  • Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
    Luxury/Premier Camp
  • Camp Size 64 Rooms
All about Kapama River Lodge

The northern Drakensberg mountain range provides a majestic backdrop to this contemporary private game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park region. River lodge is situated within Kapama Game Reserve, and presents the perfect blend between luxurious accommodation and with 64 bedrooms, generous bed capacity.

Each of the spacious rooms features a full en-suite bathroom and enjoy uninterrupted views of this game rich, big 5, reserve. The central guest entertainment areas include a swimming pool, lounge, bar, library, curio shop, multifunctional function venue and boma. Meals are of a buffet style and offer a variety of freshly prepared pan-African dishes.

Considered one of the finest safari spas in Africa, the Spa situated at River Lodge has six sumptuous treatment rooms in a setting surrounded by stillness and sweeping bushveld. Arranged around a generous central lap pool the spa evokes a sense of calm.

About the camp
Activities Included
  • Big 5
  • Bird Watching
  • Elephant Interaction
  • Game Drives
  • Game Viewing
  • Game Walks
  • High Tea
  • Massages
  • Night Drives
  • Rhino Tracking
  • Safaris
  • Walks (Guided)
  • Wildlife Tours
At an additional charge
  • Babysitting Service
  • Room Service (24 hours)
Camp Facilities
  • 24-hour Security
  • Bar
  • Business Centre
  • Conference Centre
  • Gym
  • Gym (nearby)
  • Internet Access (Complimentary)
  • Kiddies Club
  • Laundry Service (Available)
  • Library
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Pool
  • Private Vehicle Available
  • Restaurant
  • Secure Parking
  • Spa
  • TV Room
  1. Pretoria Directions from Pretoria

    Take the N4 from Pretoria via eMalahleni (Witbank) and Middleburg towards Mbombela (Nelspruit). Turn left on the R540 towards eMakhazeni (Belfast). In centre of town turn right (there will be a Total garage on your left hand side then) to eMnotweni (Dullstroom) and then on to Mashishing (Lydenburg). Pass through Mashishing (Lydenburg) taking the R36 to Ohrigstad, through the Strijdom Tunnel to Hoedspruit. Once through Hoedspruit, turn right at the T-junction onto the R40 to Klaserie / Bushbuck Ridge.

    For Buffalo Camp, River Lodge, Kapama Karula &Southern Camp: continue along the R40 (past the Eastgate Airport turn off, don’t turn left) until you reach the Buffalo Camp/River Lodge/ Kapama Karula & Southern Camp main gate on your left hand side

  2. Phalaborwa Directions from Phalaborwa

    Leave town on the R71 towards Gravelotte. After 9km turn left onto the R40. Proceed on the R40 in the direction of Mica/ Hoedspruit. The distance from Phalaborwa to Hoedspruit is approximately 80km. After Hoedspruit continue on the R40

    For Buffalo Camp, River Lodge & Kapama Karula: continue along the R40 (past the Eastgate Airport turn off, don’t turn left) until you reach the Buffalo Camp/River Lodge/ Kapama Karula Main gate on your left hand side.

    For Kapama Lodge: after 7km on the R40, turn left at the Eastgate Airport turn-off and continue for 15km. Turn right at the Guernsey turn-off and continue on a gravel road for 10km. The Kapama Lodge entrance will be on your left-hand side.

  3. Nelspruit Directions from Nelspruit

    Proceed in the direction of White River on the R537. After White River take the R40 to Hazyview. Follow this road until you reach a T-junction. Turn left at the T-junction (you are still on the R40), drive through Hazyview. At the four-way stop continue straight on the R40 past Bosbokrand (Bushbuck Ridge) and Acornhoek. After Acornhoek the R40 will continue northwards towards Hoedspruit / Phalaborwa. Approximately 1 km before Klaserie, the R40 branches off to the right and is clearly marked. Take the turnoff towards your right. You will still be on the R40.

    For Buffalo Camp, River Lodge, Southern Camp & Kapama Karula: continue along the R40 until you reach the Buffalo Camp/River Lodge/ Southern Camp/ Kapama Karula main gate on your right hand side.

  4. Johannesburg Directions from Johannesburg

  5. Graskop Directions from Graskop

    Take the N1/N4 from Johannesburg via eMalahleni (Witbank) and Middleburg towards Nelspruit. Turn left on the R540 towards eMakhazeni (Belfast). In centre of town turn right (there will be a Total garage on your left hand side then) to eMnotweni (Dullstroom) and then on to Mashishing (Lydenburg). Pass through Mashishing (Lydenburg) taking the R36 to Ohrigstad, through the Strijdom Tunnel to Hoedspruit. Once through Hoedspruit, turn right at the T-junction onto the R40 to Klaserie / Bushbuck Ridge.

    For Buffalo Camp, River Lodge, Kapama Karula &Southern Camp: continue along the R40 (past the Eastgate Airport turn off, don’t turn left) until you reach the Buffalo Camp/River Lodge/Kapama Karula & Southern Camp main gate on your left hand side

  6. Dullstroom Directions from Dullstroom

    From Dullstroom keep straight to Lydenburg. Pass through Lydenburg taking the R36 to Ohrigstad, through the Strijdom Tunnel to Hoedspruit. Once through Hoedspruit, turn right at the T-junction onto the R40 to Klaserie / Bushbuck Ridge.

    For Buffalo Camp, River Lodge & Kapama Karula: continue along the R40 (past the Eastgate Airport turn off, don’t turn left) until you reach the Buffalo Camp/River Lodge Main gate on your left hand side.

    For Kapama Lodge: after 7km on the R40, turn left at the Eastgate Airport turn-off and continue for 15km. Turn right at the Guernsey turn-off and continue on a gravel road for 10km. The Kapama Lodge entrance will be on your left-hand side

Accomodation

10 luxury custom-built safari tents, each accommodating two guests, are set on elevated decks between the canopies of ancient trees which line a seasonal river.

The tents feature a wildlife viewing deck, full en-suite bathroom, King sized bed, air-conditioning, and tea and coffee making facilities.

Number of suites
  • 10 safari tents
Suites Descriptions
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Bath
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Dressing Gowns
  • Electrical Outlets
  • En-Suite
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laundry Service (Available)
  • Lounge Area
  • Mini Bar
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Safe
  • Shower
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Verandah
Tariff Includes

Three meals per day: full English breakfast, light luncheon and dinner in the open-air boma or thatched dining room

Tea, coffee, cakes, pastries and afternoon teatime snacks.

Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers and expert Shangaan trackers.

Complimentary road transfers between your Kapama accommodation and Eastgate Airport.

Rates applicable to FIT and GROUP bookings, all rates are subject to change.

Twice daily housekeeping service

Kapama Policy

To secure your booking, the following deposit is required;

Less than 30 days prior to arrival – 100% of the total amount will be due. 75% cancellation fees. 2 days to confirm booking.

30-90 days prior to arrival – 25% of the total amount will be due. 25% cancellation fees. 7 days to confirm booking.

90-365 days prior to arrival – 10% of the total amount will be due. 10% cancellation fees. 14 days to confirm booking.

More than 365 days prior to arrival – 5% of the total amount will be due. 5% cancellation fees. 30 days to confirm booking.

* Please note:

All deposits made are non-refundable.

In the event that the reservation is cancelled, a cancellation fee will be levied equal to the required deposit payments.

All cancellations must be sent to Kapama via confirmed telefax or electronic mail.

General

All terms and conditions, whether general or special, shall be interpreted and take effect according to the laws of South Africa. The Courts of South Africa shall have sole jurisdiction in respect of any claims which may arise between the client and Kapama Private Game Reserve.

Payments to Kapama Game Reserve shall be at rates specified in the Rate Schedule, or as agreed in writing from time to time.

Credit arrangements are on application only. Where no credit facility exists, all reservations shall be settled on a pre-payment basis.

Kapama Private Game Reserve shall not be held responsible for any damage to or loss of any property whether belonging to the client or any of the guests, nor shall Kapama Private Game Reserve be responsible for any personal injury which may be sustained by any guests or by any directors, servants or agents of the client, whether such damage or personal injury be caused by, or arise from the negligence of Kapama Private Game Reserve or its employees or otherwise. The client hereby indemnifies Kapama Private Game Reserve and all its directors, servants or agents of the client in respect of such personal injury, loss or damage.

All guests will be required to settle their accounts for extras, telephone calls, beverages, laundry, etc. on departure. This can be done by credit card or local currency notes.

Check in time 14h00, check out time 11h00.

Insurance: We recommend that all guests have sufficient travel insurance to cover injury, medical costs, emergency evacuation, repatriation, loss or damage to personal belongings and cancellation.

Guests are required to sign an indemnity form on arrival.

No pets allowed

Child Policy

Children of all ages are welcome at Kapama River Lodge, Southern Camp and Karula

The family unit rate is for a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children under 12 years

Children under the age of 16 years, sharing with two adults, will pay 50% of the per person rate

No children under the age of 16 can be accommodated at Buffalo Camp