Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy summer with lush vegetation and newborn animals.
Rainy summer with lush vegetation and newborn animals.
Kapama River Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaLodge
Luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Breakfast, Lunch and 5 more
5 room types
Tamboti Superior Suites, Leadwood Suites, Leadwood Family Suites and 2 more
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
via Hoedspruit Airport
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$1,290
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Kapama River Lodge
Kapama River Lodge is a five-star safari lodge set within Kapama Private Game Reserve near Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. It features expansive open spaces and airy architecture, combining luxurious accommodation with a vibrant, social atmosphere suited to couples, families, and groups of friends. Guests enjoy twice-daily game drives, multiple dining venues, a renowned wellness spa, and a cocktail bar with rim-flow pool overlooking the African wilderness.
“Social five-star lodge suits families and friend groups; vibrant atmosphere and multiple dining venues suit larger parties over couples.”
Best for
FamiliesGroups
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
- Selected local and premium drinks
- Hoedspruit Airport road transfers for fly-in guests
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
- Flights
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Children's programme
- Library
- Wine cellar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Kids club
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air-conditioning
- Mini bar
- Tea/coffee station
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
- En-suite bathroom
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Tamboti Superior SuitesAir-conditioning, Balcony, Bath, Lounge area, Mini bar
- Leadwood SuitesAir-conditioning, Private patio, Bath, Rain shower, Mini bar, Tea/coffee station
- Leadwood Family Suites4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Sofa bed for two children under 12 in an alcove separated by a sliding door · Air-conditioning, Private patio, En-suite bathroom, Mini bar, In-room WiFi
- Marula Suites33 at the property · Air-conditioning, Private patio, En-suite bathroom
- Royal Suites2 at the property · Air-conditioning, Private patio, Lounge, Dual showers, Mini bar, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Hoedspruit Airport
- Transfer
- Kapama River Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Hoedspruit Airport
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Good
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Good
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy summer with lush vegetation and newborn animals.
Rainy summer with lush vegetation and newborn animals.
Mar
GoodWildlife: Transitional season with moderate weather.
Transitional season with moderate weather.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Transitional season with moderate weather.
Transitional season with moderate weather.
May
GoodWildlife: Transitional season with moderate weather.
Transitional season with moderate weather.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season; animals gather at remaining water sources and vegetation is less dense.
Dry season; animals gather at remaining water sources and vegetation is less dense.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season; animals gather at remaining water sources and vegetation is less dense.
Dry season; animals gather at remaining water sources and vegetation is less dense.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season; animals gather at remaining water sources and vegetation is less dense.
Dry season; animals gather at remaining water sources and vegetation is less dense.
Sep
GoodWildlife: Transitional season with moderate weather.
Transitional season with moderate weather.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Transitional season with moderate weather.
Transitional season with moderate weather.
Nov
GoodWildlife: Transitional season with moderate weather.
Transitional season with moderate weather.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Rainy summer with lush vegetation and newborn animals.
Rainy summer with lush vegetation and newborn animals.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.