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Kapama Southern Camp

5.0 star property
Mountain lodge with spa and safari

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool
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Business centre

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the river, Kapama Southern Camp offers a serene escape with free full breakfast and an on-site spa. Unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas or take in game viewing from this luxury all-inclusive lodge.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Babysitting
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CA $1,414
CA $1,633 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool

Luxury Villa, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 95.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Southern Camp : Suite

Southern Camp : Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Villa, Private Pool

Family Villa, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Bar (on property)

Kapama River Lodge

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 283 reviews
The price is CA $1,380
CA $1,594 total
includes taxes & fees
May 3 - May 4
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About the area

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 42 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 46 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 60 min drive - 43.1 km
  • Three Rondavels - 114 min drive - 106.6 km
  • Blyde River Canyon - 114 min drive - 106.6 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 49 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Klaserie One Stop - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬22 min drive

About this property

All-inclusive

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 11 AM to 2:30 PM*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Kapama Southern Camp Lodge Hoedspruit
Kapama Southern Camp Lodge
Kapama Southern Camp Hoedspruit
Kapama Southern Camp Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Kapama Southern Camp?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Kapama Southern Camp?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kapama Southern Camp?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Kapama Southern Camp?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 11 AM to 2:30 PM on request.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kapama Southern Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Kapama Southern Camp and nearby?

Onsite recreation at Kapama Southern Camp includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kapama Southern Camp also has a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kapama Southern Camp?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.

Does Kapama Southern Camp have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Kapama Southern Camp have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished patio.

What's the area around Kapama Southern Camp like?

Kapama Southern Camp is located by the river. Popular attractions include Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate, which is 60 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Toby, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of the most best travel expeirences i ever had. The Kapama Southern lodge is superb . The staff was amazing. the accommodations were perfect. The food options were plentiful. I recommend this property to everyone, and of of course the safari tours were better than expected with informal guides.
J., 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kapama Southern is amazing! I loved everything about it - the Villa was beautiful, the animals roaming free, the food was delicious, but I especially I loved the people who worked there. Titus and Elliot were an amazing Driver/Tracker duo and made sure we got to see some amazing animals, including a leopard eating in a tree. They were always looking out for me and making sure I had everything I needed to have a great stay. And Nkateko always had my favorite tea at breakfast lunch and dinner. I highly recommend this property and upgrading to the Villa with pool. I also suggest you stay about 5 days to enjoy the game drives, but also so you can enjoy some of the experiences like the Elephant encounter, spa and hot air balloon ride.
Cayla Lynnea, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Romantic night away

Amazing stay
Fred, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

What a lovely time! We cannot wait to take our whole family. Thank you Kapama
Elriette, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kapama our nr 1 choice

Beauty and luxury in the Kruger. Absolute fantastic stay. Large luxurious rooms. Exceptional exprience
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience at Kapama Southern Camp

Excellent stay at Kapama Southern Camp. The entire staff is friendly, helpful, and goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. Game drives are excellent. The food is great. The lodge is small enough to feel intimate and relaxing. 5 star stay for sure.
Tyler, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A must stay in the Hoedspruit area.

Excellent service in superior accommodation, with great and friendly staff. Excellent food and a great beverage selection.
Kevin, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Reynold, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Thumbs up

Overall, great midweek stay.
Aaron, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Extremely understaffed

Place was old and very under staffed.. we had problems with all of or food and they tried to charge me a 7x markup for transportation off the game reserve.
Benjamin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Felicia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home

We had a lovely time at Kapama Southern Camp. Family of 5 was treated in the most respectful way and spoiled rotten. We had the best experience of lives. We saw Leopard up close, elephants came and gate crash our bush braai😂, the staff were just wonderful. Deon the best chef, Matt our very wise guide, Lot our eagle eyed tracker, Thuli our sweet singing waiter, Sheila the best bush braai helper, hands-on Hanneli that was ALWAYS near to help, sorry for not remembering everyone, ALL the staff made sure every little detail was on point and the friendliness and smiles went on for miles and miles. I want to ask Tourists visiting our beautiful country: please treat everyone you meet with respect, I have seen such rude people, it made me cringe. No matter of its a cleaner or a manager, treat with respect and you with treated with even MORE respect!
Desiré, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Honeymoon stay

This experience was unreal. The height of luxury in every sense of the word. We absolutely loved our ranger, Andrew, and Tom, our tracker, who together enabled us to see the big five in 3 game drives. The service was impeccable and we wish we could have stayed longer!
Rachel, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Food quality and staff was fantastic - would have liked more activities during the day.
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed at the suite and were delighted with the accommodations. The game drives were insanely interesting and the guides were top notch! Although it is a closed reserve, it is big enough to get a real sense of being in the wild, and you are almost guaranteed to see the big 5 (minus the leopard if you're not lucky, we were!) The animals almost don't notice you and behave naturally, a truly amazing experience!
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Very decent.

Good trip. Excellent food. Rooms a little smaller than other lodges. The lodge is fenced (which you can’t see) but it suits some and not others. Game drives were good but it was easier to see animals in Kruger Park where the terrain was more spacious. A lot of food constantly so you never go hungry! Close to hoedspruit airport so little wasted time in transit.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Big 5 are there.

Only 24 comfortable, handsome rooms each with a ground floor terrace with game animals walking nearby. Very good food, lovely pool, friendly staff. Games drives with knowledgable guides and trackers in 9 seater open top vehicle. You get really close to the animals.
Pat, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

perfection

the best place for luxury safari experience. everything was just perfect
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect combination between adventure and luxury

This hotel is just out of this world. It is literally in the middle of the jungle. it is a real 5 start hotel, the drinks' price is great, food is great. Our ranger Francois, our tracker, Obbrey, and our server Innocence were amazing. They have game drives early in the morning and late in the afternoon. We saw all the big 5 but the leopard. It was a great adventure, full of luxury! highly recommended.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

An experience not a hotel

The service is excellent and all staff go out of their way to make your stay memorable. The concept of having the same game ranger / tracker to ensure that you see everything that you want is to be commended. This is an exceptional game experience and hesitate to even classify it as a hotel
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Luxury Accommodation in Fenced-in Game Reserve

Undeniably, Kapama Southern Camp offers beautiful, well thought-out accommodation and amenities. Food is varied and plentiful, but do not expect a top quality meal. Despite pleasant surroundings, the quality of dinner meals was disappointing (3 out of 4 dinner meals), especially the main entry: Fish (overcooked), grilled red meat (tasty, but too much fat and grizzle) and local dishes (satisfactory). Soups, although tasty, were typically way too salty. Service staff was typically friendly, efficient and accommodating. Waiting staff assigned to our table did their best to provide complementary service (buffet self-service). However, there was a definite feeling that they were expecting tips for such service. Being our first, the safari was a very good introduction to various types of birds and game, including 4 of the big 5. The elusive leopard is unlikely to be sighted in this private, fenced-in reserve as the lion population is relatively abundant and territorial. The rangers and trackers are professional and did their best to give us good sighting experiences. However, to minimize human "traffic" during each game drive, the reserve is divided in quadrants that are assigned to groups of rangers, using a rotation schedule. Hence, given particular habitats in each quadrant, rangers and their trackers know which type of animals should and should not be seen on a given drive. Unfortunately, trackers are under employed. For authentic safari experience, go elsewhere.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place goes beyond exceptional service

From the moment you get there, the staff are there to take care of any and all your needs. The staff from cook to manager, are genuinely friendly, hospitable and go above and beyond to make your stay the best you can imagine. The rangers are all exceptionally informed and you never feel as if you are in any danger because of their thorough walk through of what the rules of the bush are for you to be safe. Our ranger and tracker, Francois and Joseph, made our safari trip the most exciting time and we have already decided we are going back next year and will be staying at Kapama Souther Camp. The staff are like old friends as they are so down to earth and easy going. The site is beautifully situated and the rooms are just WOW! from your personal room to the library/tv room, dining facility and cocktail lounge. All open air with beautiful thatched roofs, comfy couches, chairs and wait until you eat out in the Boma! The food was beyond exceptional! and plentiful! and coming from foodie San Francisco we were consistently saying how amazing the food was. Thank you so much Kapama staff! You made our first trip to South Africa and the start of our trip, the best experience of our lives. Until next year, thank you and keep up the amazing South African hospitality!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Avalicao Kapama

Muito boa ás instalacoes um ponto de atencao é alimentacao, como é tudo all inclusive, e eramos muitos amigos na mesa a comida nao esta distribuida de forma uniforme, a quantidade nao era suficiente para todo grupo. Tinhamos que oedir repeticoes e as vezes demorava.
Jeferson, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

ewerton, 2-night trip
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