Kapama River Lodge is the largest lodge in the fenced Kapama reserve, near Hoedspruit, with 55 suites including spa and family suites. The rate includes meals, local and select premium drinks, two activities a day, bush walks and Eastgate airport transfers.
Minutes from Hoedspruit airport
Spa suites
Family suites
Drinks included
Accommodation55 suites, including spa and family suites
OperatorKapama
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Kapama; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Spa
Strengths
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Airport or airstrip transfers are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
Things to consider
- Conservation levy on top: €211 for your group
- Larger lodge: 55 rooms
- Fenced reserve, not part of the open Greater Kruger system
- Exact location not published by our sources
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
55 suites, including spa and family suites. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct – 18 Dec 2026 | 1 Oct 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 | R15,000 | €812 |
| Festive 2026 | 19 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | R17,000 | €920 |
| 5 Jan – 30 Jun 2027 | 5 Jan 2027 – 30 Jun 2027 | R16,000 | €866 |
| 1 Jul – 19 Dec 2027 | 1 Jul 2027 – 19 Dec 2027 | R17,500 | €947 |
All inclusive, per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com. Kapama's conservation levy is extra (R650 pppn from July 2026; 2027 not stated). Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyR650 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included
Conservation levy R650 per person per night (Jul–Dec 2026); laundry extra.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Kapama River Lodge (Kapama, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Deluxe suite
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Kapama
Kapama is a privately owned, fully fenced Big Five reserve next to Hoedspruit. It is not part of the open Greater Kruger system. Sources give its size as about 13,000 to 15,000 hectares.
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Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SafariBookings: Kapama). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersReturn transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport for scheduled flights are included.
AccessKapama, minutes from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport. Sources give one shared map point for all Kapama lodges, so we don't pin them individually.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveKapama
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages; game drives from 6, walks from 16. One child under 12 sharing with two adults pays 50%.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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