Named after the curve of the Kapama river in which it makes its home within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve, the River Lodge is the epitome of five-star safari accommodation. The majestic Drakensberg mountains form the backdrop to the 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.
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Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 64 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Amenities: Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool - sun terrace with sun loungers and parasols - Siyatla lounge and dining room. Wine Cellar - Fitness Room - Kapama Wellness Centre - Bush Walks - Game Drives - Bird Watching - Boma - Library - Curio Shop - Media Room with Satellite television and DVD Player.
Suites
Standard suites have a double bed, air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, safe, hairdryer, en-suite bathroom and private terrace.
Spa Suites
Tucked away in the privacy of the russet bush willow trees surrounding our African spa, these suites feature magnificent floor-to-ceiling glass doors and frameless windows that offer expansive views of the reserve – even from your bathroom.For those looking to find their zen, the spa suites come highly recommended, as does a spot of yoga from the privacy of your patio while overlooking the magnificence of the bush. Each suite is equipped with en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, coffee and tea-making facilities, a minibar, as well as a lock-up safe and international plugs.
Family Suites
Perfect for big family getaways or holidays, these rooms are wonderfully expansive, allowing for loads of extra space to spread out, or to comfortably add extra beds for your little ones. With triple balconies, there is more than enough space and opportunity to bask in the quiet of the bush.An en-suite bathroom offer privacy, and each suite is fitted with air conditioning to enhance your, and your family’s, comfort. Tea and coffee facilities are available, along with a minibar. For peace of mind, there’s a lock-up safe for your valuables and for guests from abroad, international plugs for convenience.
Royal Suite
Relax and unwind in the lap of luxury when you choose one of the Royal Suites. Wake up in the opulence of your bedroom before wandering down to your own private lounge to make a hot cup of tea or coffee to enjoy from a recliner couch on the spacious patio. You can continue to revel in your beautiful surroundings from the giant windows of the bathroom as you get ready for your day, as these suites boast en-suite bathrooms with dual showers overlooking the surrounding bush and resident wildlife.A fully stocked minibar is available to you, along with international plugs and a lock-up safe. Air conditioning throughout the spacious suite will ensure you are always comfortable.
Deluxe Suite
1 Queen Bed538-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed538-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
Royal Suite (River Lodge: Royal Suite)
1 Queen Bed753-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed753-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
Family Suite (River Lodge: Spa Family Suite)
2 Queen Beds420-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
2 Queen Beds420-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
Superior Suite (River Lodge: Spa Suite)
1 Queen Bed538-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed538-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and slippersPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
Standard Suite (River Lodge: Suite)
1 Queen Bed334-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with courtyard views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
1 Queen Bed334-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with courtyard views Layout - Bedroom and sitting areaInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Safe, desk, and phoneComfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeepingEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and energy-saving switchesNon-Smoking
dining
Satisfy your appetite at the lodge's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Siyadla Lounge
The Siyadla Lounge boasts its own bar and lounge along with two magnificent fireplaces and glass stack doors that can be opened up to the surrounding…
Rhino Boma
Explore the authentic African buffet around a roaring fire in the open-sided thatch Rhino boma
Romantic Dining
Set in a dry riverbed in front of the lodge, dine under a star-studded African night sky.
Siyadla Lounge
The Siyadla Lounge boasts its own bar and lounge along with two magnificent fireplaces and glass stack doors that can be opened up to the surrounding bushveld. All dietary requirements are easily catered for.
View on mapRhino Boma
Explore the authentic African buffet around a roaring fire in the open-sided thatch Rhino boma
View on mapRomantic Dining
Set in a dry riverbed in front of the lodge, dine under a star-studded African night sky.
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Recreation
There are a range of facilities for you to enjoy while staying at the Kapama River Lodge. These include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, Kapama wellness centre, bush walks, game drives, bird watching, boma, library, curio shop, media room with satellite tv and DVD player.
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Enjoy some quality time around the relaxing pool area.
River Lodge Spa
Considered one of the finest safari spas in Africa, the River Lodge Spa is a firm favourite with all guests. Lounge by the spa pool or get a quick wor…
River Lodge Spa
Considered one of the finest safari spas in Africa, the River Lodge Spa is a firm favourite with all guests. Lounge by the spa pool or get a quick workout in before you hand yourself over to the highly trained and experienced beauty therapists for one of their distinctly African treatments.
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Location
Kapama Private Game Reserve occupies a vast area betwen the northern Drakensberg mountains and the Greater Kruger National Park, in the north-east of South Africa. It spans 13,000 hectares of the magnificent South African bushveld, teeming with wildlife. The best airport to fly into is Hoedspruit Airport, as it is just 10 minutes drive from the reserve entrance and Kapama offers complimentary transfers in open game viewing vehicles.
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3096 Reviews
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YYL39hello
Excellent service and game drive
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mrpid
Magical
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Gerald G
Great place
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