Kapama River Lodge - Kruger Private Reserves - South Africa

Kapama River Lodge is known for offering an incredible safari experience, luxury accommodation, amazing food and excellent service. Kapama River Lodge is located in the Hoedspruit area of the Greater Kruger National Park which is adjacent to Kruger National Park and situated on the big five game reserve of Kapama. Accommodation at Kapama River Lodge includes standard suites, spa suites, family suites and luxury Royal Suites. 

The safari experience at Kapama game reserve is one of the highlights which you will remember for the rest of your life. Viewing Africa's Big Five and an amazing bird-life makes your stay at Kapama a real pleasure. Open vehicle game drives & bush walks are just a taste of the many activities available at Kapama.

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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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September 23, 2026 GB Website
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Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.


Price Includes

Luxury Accommodation * Breakfast, lunch and dinner * 2 x daily safaris * Guided bush walk * Selected local and premium drinks * Complimentary pick-up transfers from Hoedspruit Airport for fly-in guests

2026 Rates

 
5 January – 30 June 2026
1 July – 19 December 2026
20 December – 4 January 2027
Royal Suites 
R18,500.00 per person sharing
 R19,500.00 per person sharing
 R21,500.00 per person sharing
Tamboti Superior Suites
R16,500.00 per person sharing
R17,500.00 per person sharing
R19,500.00 per person sharing
Marula Suites
R14,000.00 per person sharing
R15,000.00 per person sharing
R17,000.00 per person sharing
Courtyard Suite
R12,000.00 per person sharing
N/A
N/A
Leadwood Suites
(from 1 Aug)
N/A
R15,000.00 per person sharing
R17,000.00 per person sharing
Leadwood Family Suites
(from 1 Aug)
N/A
R45,000.00 per suite
R51,000.00 per suite

* Rates exclude conservation fees

 

2027 Rates

 
5 January – 30 June 2027
1 July – 19 December 2027
20 December – 4 January 2028
Royal Suites 
R20,500.00 per person sharing
 R22,000.00 per person sharing
 R24,500.00 per person sharing
Tamboti Superior Suites
R18,500.00 per person sharing
R20,000.00 per person sharing
R22,500.00 per person sharing
Marula Suites
R16,000.00 per person sharing
R17,500.00 per person sharing
R20,000.00 per person sharing
Leadwood Suites
R16,000.00 per person sharing
R17,500.00 per person sharing
R20,000.00 per person sharing
Leadwood Family Suites
R48,000.00 per suite
R52,500.00 per suite
R60,000.00 per suite

* Rates exclude conservation fees

 

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Kapama River Lodge – Kruger Private Reserves – Information

Kapama River Lodge is Kruger National Park's largest private game lodge - a charming holiday destination, which creates an air of excitement and activity with its huge accommodation and range of adventure options. Named after the curve of the Kapama River in which it makes its home, Kapama River Lodge is also a highly attractive, serene lodge - with its nearby water sources attracting ambling visits from the area's elephant and buffalo populations, rich specialty dishes, and expansive views stretching the length and breadth of the Kapama Game Reserve and beyond, Kapama River Lodge is an unforgettable experience not to be missed! South Africa's wild Limpopo Province is home to the fantastic Kapama Private Game Reserve - 13 000 hectares of wilderness, authentic and rugged, with the mammoth Drakensburg mountain range to the north and the world famous Kruger National Park to the south, this is also a place of luxury. Relaxing five-star accommodation, professionally guided trips out into the bush aboard open 4 x 4s, and impossibly large populations of birds, impala and blue wildebeest combine with the relief of warm afternoon rains to create an atmosphere not easily recreated anywhere else.

Within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve, River Lodge epitomises five-star safari accommodation. The majestic northern Drakensberg mountains form the backdrop to the 64-suite River Lodge, which is positioned along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River. It’s the largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area and is stylishly furnished to ensure an unforgettable African safari experience. Standard Suite: River Lodge’s 40 spacious air-conditioned suites have uninterrupted views over the Big Five game reserve from private patios, and all 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 in suite and minibars for sundowners on your private patio are standard in all rooms. Spa Suites: 20 spa suites are positioned a little way from the lodge to ensure additional privacy and proximity to the spa for unique African spa treatments. Expansive glass doors and frameless windows allow unobstructed bush views, including from the bathroom. Each suite is equipped with a minibar, coffee and tea-making facilities, as well as a safe, hairdryer and international plugs. Royal Suites: Taking luxury game lodge accommodation a step further, River Lodge has two royal suites that offer substantial space and include a separate lounge and extended balcony, furnished with recliner couches. The en-suite bathroom has a bath and a dual shower overlooking the surrounding bush and resident wildlife, while the bedroom is spacious and opulently appointed.
One of the biggest reserves in Limpopo, Kapama plays home to huge groups of the Big Five safari heavy hitters, as well as the remainder of the Big Seven (leopard and wild dog), numerous other mammal species, and more than 350 various bird species.
Children of all ages are welcome at Kapama River Lodge. All children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives and bush walks. Children under the age of 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari.
Self-dive instructions: Take either the N12 or the N4 from Johannesburg to eMalahleni and Middelburg. Turn onto the R540 towards eMakhazeni, Emnotweni, and Mashishing. Emnotweni is set on the Highveld and is an ideal point for exploring the region. The village has a quaint atmosphere and is famous for its trout fishing, and is a good halfway or lunch stops on the way to Kapama Private Game Reserve. From Mashishing, proceed on the R36 to Ohrigstad, and through the Strydom Tunnel to Hoedspruit. This scenic drive through Mpumalanga takes in magnificent mountain landscapes and panoramic views - as you drive up the mountain passes onto the high escarpment, you’ll have sweeping vistas of the Lowveld down below. At the Strydom Tunnel, roadside stalls sell ethnic curios from the area. From Hoedspruit, take the R40 to Klaserie and continue until you reach the Kapama Private Game Reserve entrance on the left. GPS coordinates: S24°25’45.08” E31°00’49.01”

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