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Kapama Southern Camp

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Luxury Villa, Private Pool | Balcony view
Living area
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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The price is $697
$802 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kruger National Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Popular LocationNyani Cultural Village18 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Endangered Species Centre42 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)48 min drive
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate60 min drive
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Luxury Villa, Private Pool

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1023 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Southern Camp : Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Southern Camp : Suite

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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Family Villa, Private Pool | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Villa, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1399 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Kapama Game Reserve

Located in Kapama Game Reserve, Kapama Southern Camp is near the airport and on a river. God's Window is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon.
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What's nearby

  • Nyani Cultural Village - 18 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 42 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 46 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 60 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 114 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kapama Southern Camp

Luxury all-inclusive lodge by the river
Consider a stay at Kapama Southern Camp and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and game and wildlife viewing. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body wrap, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a poolside bar and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Concierge services, massage treatment rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Kapama Southern Camp feature comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Separate sitting areas, eco-friendly cleaning products, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kapama Southern Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kapama Southern Camp?

As of May 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama Southern Camp on May 28, 2024 start from $697.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kapama Southern Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kapama Southern Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kapama Southern Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kapama Southern Camp?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Kapama Southern Camp provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 11 AM–2:30 PM on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kapama Southern Camp?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Kapama Southern Camp located?

Situated near the airport, in Kapama Game Reserve, this all-inclusive lodge is in the same region as Three Rondavels and Blyde River Canyon.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cayla Lynnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic night away
Amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elriette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a lovely time! We cannot wait to take our whole family. Thank you Kapama
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kapama our nr 1 choice
Beauty and luxury in the Kruger. Absolute fantastic stay. Large luxurious rooms. Exceptional exprience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must stay in the Hoedspruit area.
Excellent service in superior accommodation, with great and friendly staff. Excellent food and a great beverage selection.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reynold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thumbs up
Overall, great midweek stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Desiré

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food quality and staff was fantastic - would have liked more activities during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Pat, Connecticut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfection
the best place for luxury safari experience. everything was just perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Reallife, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!

10/10 Excellent

SHINYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

FABIANA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super recomendado, experiência incrível
Incrível!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

ALESSANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extraordinário
Sem dúvida um dos melhores hotéis da minha vida , os colaboradores ficam o tempo todo te “mimando” o atendimento é personalizado , fiquei doente enquanto estava lá , eles foram até a Farmácia comprar remédio para mim , fizeram dieta especial , levavam chá no quarto , um espetáculo , a reserva é magnífica vimos em 2 dias os 5 big fives , os guias não medem esforços para encontrar os animais e deixar o hóspede satisfeito , perfeito
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021