The largest of the Kapama Private Game Reserve camps, River Lodge’s wide, open spaces and airy design are a constant reminder that you’re sleeping under the African sky. Besides the luxury five-star accommodation, River Lodge is more festive and social than our smaller, quieter camps, which is why young couples and groups of friends are often among our guests. Escape to a place away from time, and indulge in one of the finest safari lodges near the Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Standard Courtyard Suite
River Lodge’s air-conditioned courtyard facing suites feature full, en-suite bathrooms with lavish amenities replenished daily. The suites are decorated to reflect old Africa in a luxury game lodge setting. Beverage stations for early morning coffee and minibars for sundowners on your private patio are standard in all rooms.
Royal Suite
Relax and unwind in the lap of luxury when you choose one of our Royal Suites. Wake up in the opulence of your bedroom before wandering down to your private lounge to make a hot cup of tea or coffee to enjoy from a recliner couch on the spacious patio. You can continue to revel in your beautiful surroundings from the giant windows of the bathroom as you get ready for your day, as these suites boast en-suite bathrooms with dual showers overlooking the surrounding bush and resident wildlife.
A fully stocked minibar is available to you, along with international plugs and a lock-up safe. Air conditioning throughout the spacious suite will ensure you are always comfortable.
A fully stocked minibar is available to you, along with international plugs and a lock-up safe. Air conditioning throughout the spacious suite will ensure you are always comfortable.
Spa Suite
Tucked away in the privacy of the russet bushwillow trees surrounding our African spa, these suites feature magnificent floor-to-ceiling glass doors and frameless windows that offer expansive views of the reserve – even from your bathroom.
For those looking to find their zen, the spa suites come highly recommended, as does a spot of yoga from the privacy of your patio while overlooking the magnificence of the bush. Each suite is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, coffee and tea-making facilities, a minibar, as well as a lock-up safe and international plugs.
For those looking to find their zen, the spa suites come highly recommended, as does a spot of yoga from the privacy of your patio while overlooking the magnificence of the bush. Each suite is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, coffee and tea-making facilities, a minibar, as well as a lock-up safe and international plugs.
Family Spa Suite
Perfect for big family getaways or holidays, these suites are wonderfully expansive, allowing for loads of extra room to spread out. With triple balconies, there is more than enough space and opportunity to bask in the quiet of the bush.
An en-suite bathroom offers privacy and each suite is fitted with air conditioning to enhance your family’s comfort. Tea and coffee facilities are available, along with a minibar. For peace of mind, there’s a lock-up safe for your valuables and for our guests from abroad, international plugs for convenience.
The family suite is perfect for up to two adults and two children.
An en-suite bathroom offers privacy and each suite is fitted with air conditioning to enhance your family’s comfort. Tea and coffee facilities are available, along with a minibar. For peace of mind, there’s a lock-up safe for your valuables and for our guests from abroad, international plugs for convenience.
The family suite is perfect for up to two adults and two children.
Deluxe Suite
River Lodge’s spacious air-conditioned deluxe suites have uninterrupted views over the Big Five game reserve from any area of the room or private patio. The 60m2 suite is a perfect balance of rustic elegance, modern industrial and solid oak craftsmanship finish and up-to-date room technology. The full, en-suite bathroom comprises natural stone finishes, an open rain shower as well as a deep soaking bath with views of the Africa Bush and lavish amenities.

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Hoedspruit, 1380 Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa
City: Kapama Private Game Reserve
Region: Limpopo
Check-in from 14:00
Check-out until to 11:00
Kapama River Lodge accepts special requests. Add them in the next step!
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3.086 reviews
#2 of 3 hotels in Kapama Private Game Reserve

Review dated 06 Nov 2024
the perfect safari experience
A perfect 3 day safari experience with two skilled guide and spotter, seeing all the animals you could dream of

Review dated 01 Nov 2024
One of the Best experience of our South Africa visit
Our experience at this property was outstanding, from the warm welcome and daily game drives to the fantastic all-inclusive food and drinks (we likely gained a few pounds!). The game drive guides were exceptional, creating thrilling adventures tracking animals both in the forest and off-road. Dining was a treat, with a wide range of high-quality unlimited all inclusive food and drinks, made even better by the attentive and professional staff. The lodge is just 20 minutes from the airport, and you’re on the property as soon as you leave the terminal. The drive from the airport was a fantastic start for us, with sightings of impalas, giraffes, rhinos, and even lions. The reception staff were always friendly, greeting us each time we left or returned from game drives. Overall, an unforgettable experience!

Review dated 31 Ott 2024
Amazing First Safari Experience
5 star experience! All the staff we so attentive, we saw the big 5 thanks to our awesome guides, had a wonderful spa experience, and felt so relaxed the whole time. Very conveniently located next to the airport to really maximize time & # of game drives. Would highly recommend!

Review dated 30 Ott 2024
Kapama could be the best safari lodge in S. Africa!
We have just returned from 3 night, 4 day at the Kapama River Lodge with a small group. Each and every encounter from check in, housekeeping, the superb meals, the outstanding game drives by the skilled ranger made our stay beyond expectations. This is a private game lodge, and while very large has a smaller, intimate feel, less commercialized.

Review dated 30 Ott 2024
Lions and leopards and hyenas, oh my!
Every game drive was better than the last. After the 2nd game drive (2 per day), I started to worry that we wouldn't see all of the big 5. And then the 3rd game drive, we saw a female lion in the distance. 4th game drive, we saw a mama leopard with a baby playing in the tree. 5th game drive, we were 3 meters from a male lion crunching on the bones of a fairly fresh kill! Every drive was better than the last! On the last night game drive, we saw a leopard in a tree (spotlighted) with hyenas underneath and 3 female lions just lying off to the side trying to sleep. We saw water buffalo, elephants, giraffes and so many more animals and birds. What a great experience! It was great how we'd get a wake-up call every morning from our safari driver. She'd meet us at breakfast and it was the same group of 6 in our vehicle every drive. Every drive, we'd stop after a couple of hours, have coffee/tea or at night, an alcoholic beverage they bring with them and little snacks. A safari was not on my bucket list, but it should have been. I also enjoyed being able to have as small of pours of wine as I chose in order to be able to try as many wines as possible during my 4 days there. Cocktails were inclusive too, but the wine was so good, I converted to only wine half way through our stay.
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