Kapama River Lodge
About this nature lodge rental
Part of the Greater Kruger area, Kapama River Lodge is situated in the expansive 15 000 hectare Kapama Private Game Reserve. Enjoy a luxurious stay in modern accommodations, while surrounded by the African bush.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of South Africa
Nature lodge in South Africa
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(801 Reviews)
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10.0
Absolutely spectacular.. exceeded expectations on all levels.
Nothing
10.0
Staff muito atencioso, ficamos até constrangido pois estão atentos a tudo e te chamam pelo nome. Alimentação parecendo masterchef. Opções sem glúten e sem lácteos são excelentes e só solicitar.
Achei que o instrutor do Safari poderia ter sido mais amigável. Parecia que fazia apenas o mínimo. Não interagia. Observamos que tinham outros instrutores mais interessados que interagiam com os hóspedes. Os nossos conversavam entre si e não nos davam atenção. Penso que teria que ter um treinamento pois havia muita discrepância entre os instrutores. Era triste comprarar e não poder mudar. Pois te dão os instrutores e não troca até o final da viagem. Diferente do pessoal do restaurante e limpeza em que todos eram muito bons e te tratavam de modo parecido.
10.0
beautiful property with lots of animal sightings. food great, staff exceptional, great for all traveler types
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10.0
The game drives were outstanding and our guide Michael was a real expert who was well qualified and knowledgeable in this area. Beyond that the food was fantastic and the atmosphere in and around the lodge was very relaxed and enjoyable. The trip was very smooth and exceeded our expectations. We will be back.
10.0
Everything!
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10.0
I cannot recommend Kapama River Lodge and Kapama Private Game Reserve highly enough. From airport pick up to airport drop off, my entire experience was faultless.
My sister and I are from Australia and spent 5 nights at Kapama River Lodge staying in a luxury suite and completed 10 game drives (5 morning and 5 afternoon/evening).
The accommodation was nothing short of 5 star. The room was stunning - the king sized bed was comfortable and the bathroom extremely spacious, with the decor modern and stylish.
The food at breakfast, lunch and dinner was exceptional. Breakfast was buffet style continental plus al la carte. Lunch was al la carte as was dinner. We aren’t big drinkers but the wine we tried was all excellent. The service at meal times was impeccable with our waitress knowing our names and remembering our drink orders. The food at afternoon tea prior to the game drives was also amazing. There was a range of fruits, sweets and drinks daily, including an incredible chef made cake which was always a work of art.
Whilst we were at Kapama River Lodge, we booked two spa treatments at The Wellness Centre - a 90 minute massage and a facial. Both were more than reasonably priced for a resort of this type and were sooooo good. The adults only pool was lovely to use before and after treatments too with incredible views across the property and frequent animal sightings. The skin and body care products available for purchase were also reasonably priced and we purchased some products.
The common areas of the property from the pools to leisure areas were also stunning. And the gardens were immaculate.
Our game drives exceeded our expectations. Staying for 5 nights allowed us to see everything we wanted to plus more, including 5/5 of the big five, 4/5 of the ugly five, the usual suspects and so much more, multiple times. Not a single game drive disappointed.
Nothing to mention
10.0
The hotel is very comfortable and it provides an amazing service to the guests. Food is also delicious!
The Safari experience was just amazing!!!
We saw all big 5 animals of Africa, and our drivers were incredible.
Strongly recommended!
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10.0
The room was perfect! So stylish but cosy, modern and earthy. The bathroom was my favourite! We had the most incredible stay, our waitress Florence was attentive and friendly. Our guides Panic and Godsave made our experience even better, they went above and beyond to track anything and everything, hearing all of their amazing stories was fabulous, their knowledge and tracking talents were so impressive, it was incredible to witness! The game drives were absolutely amazing, though it was chilly in the morning, the hot water bottles and blankets were an amazing touch. All of our 6 game drives were incredible, I still can’t believe how close we got to the rhinos and lions, it was the highlight of our honeymoon trip! Would 100% recommend!
10.0
Amazing experience. Everything is perfect, the employees are great, specially our guide Thabo and the tracker Quinton, they were really special and made all that was possible to find all the animals. the food is amazing, very special. The hotel is beautiful and the accommodations very comfortable. Choose the rooms renovated, the old ones are not good.
10.0
Everything, the hotel is perfect! Location, bushes, animals, employees, food. everything is perfect
everything
10.0
Just about everything.
Distance between restaurant and reception and rooms was a little further than we would have preferred.
10.0
Everything, the whole experience was brilliant. From the welcome, to the food, to the fantastic staff and the resort and last but not least the game drives
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10.0
everything was amazing and out of this world, an experience I’ll never forget!
8.0
Great location very convenient for Hoedspruit airport, food is fantastic with lots of options, accomodation is modern and classy but still keeps the safari feel, pools/spa/gym are all very impressive, great variety of bars, lounge areas etc, game drives were all great and lots to see in the area… overall would recommend to anyone
Sadly alongside our good experiences there was some negatives relating to repeated communication issues on the reservations/management side that we found frustrating… we had to deal with a cancelled flight and a one day delay en route to safari - we kept them informed all the way with multiple phone calls/emails when our flights were cancelled/rescheduled etc… we understood and accepted when told we would still have to pay for the night we missed but when we eventually arrived 1) there was total confusion with transfers at the airport and it was very clear that we weren’t expected, 2) when we got to the hotel our room wasn’t ready (even though we had fully paid for the previous nights accomodation), 3) our guides told us they had waited for 3-4 hours for us at the airport the previous day even though we had communicated multiple times to the reservations team that we wouldn’t be arriving. All of this was quite frustrating and not a nice way to start a visit.
Another small issue was some things not quite as advertised e.g. bush walks and elephant sanctuary heavily advertised when we were booking but there was no mention of them at any stage when we checked in or at all during our stay
10.0
The entire trip was well planned by Kapama team, from morning safari to coffee breaks, Big 5 animal tracking. Later the Hotel n Lodge facilities were top of the lines and well planned. The Breakfast Lunch Dinner were awesome. Server and staff were ultra courteous. 10/10.
9.0
The entire staff made an effort to provide a good service, however, the layout is very confusing.
The overall layout seems very confusing, there are signs but they don’t seem to point you to the right direction, especially at night. The signs should be more appropriate with directions and ample lighting. Unfortunately, a few times we were lost and we also met at least three other couples at different times either confused or totally lost.
10.0
The staff were amazing and friendly. They went above and beyond to make special requests happen! The food was nonstop, but it was all Soo amazing! The property is incredible, pictures don’t do it justice. All around incredible.
10.0
EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! food was great, drinks were included and we could not have asked for a more beautiful experience. the amenities (pool and spa) were stunning! Bedrooms were gorgeous with giraffes frequently walking in the background. the rooms were cleaned 2x/day and the staff were so friendly. definitely worth every penny.
we had to get adjusted to the style of service. Service is slower than what we are used to. It was phenomenal once we got accustomed to that, and it is just something to be aware of.
9.0
The room was spacious and clean. The view from the room was good. The meals from breakfast to dinner was just nice and a lot of variety and different choices daily. The location is also easier to access even by road. The game drives also were nice to see wild animals at that close range is something memorable. Thanks to Asaria our ranger and Las our tracker for making sure we get a perfect short on the 4 of the big 5 and the knowledge you imparted to us on the animals and the wild at large.
Had arranged for a private dinner and it wasn't even close to my expectation thought you could have done more or better.
10.0
Location, the guides, the Staff and the food were all very good
Not much,
10.0
Everything was amazing. the food was fantastic, the staff was ever so friendly and knew so much about so much.
5.0
Food
Service
9.0
thanks to Nevermind and funny for amazing safari adventures. the whole family miss them already . hotel amazing and we had a wonderful time. also loved how they gave us ponchos and blankets when on safari :)
could use some music at the bar to create ambiance but other than that it was perfect.
FAQs
How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in South Africa?
The average price for a rental in South Africa is $76 per night. This rental is $252 above the average.
Is parking included with this nature lodge?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Kapama River Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this nature lodge?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Kapama River Lodge. Enjoy the water!
Is Kapama River Lodge pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Kapama River Lodge?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, fireplace, and smoking allowed.
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