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Reviews of Kapama River Lodge 5 stars

Kapama Private Game Reserve, 1380 Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

#1 of 5 hotels in Kapama Private Game Reserve

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 505 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 19 April 2024

    10
    Best stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Our guides, the staff, location and the style of the buildings were amazing. Very enjoyable and highly recommend to visit.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    One of the most incredible experiences in my life.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all. We'd just suggest they provide mosquito repellent for free to the guests.

    We enjoyed everything! The lodge is simply astonishing, the staff was kind and promptly helped us with everything and, of course, the safáris were the most amazing things we met there! Absolutely recommended!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    The most excellent place to relax in nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC didn’t work properly unfortunately.

    Fantastic facilities! The room, pool area, restaurant, and gym were exceptional quality.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    Go to Kapama you won't regret it!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    After the morning game drive (great chance that you spot the Big 5) you get an perfect breakfast. Friendly waitress and staff help you to make your visit outstanding. Same for the game drives. The ranger and driver both make your stay unforgettable. Rooms are perfectly clean and the roomservice is great. Spa and wellness we will recommend to everybody in between your game drives. The evening game drive end when it is dark. An amazing experience. Well done Kapama!!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    10
    The perfect lodge. Kapama
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The service and the food was delicious.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    We had a fantastic time! We would highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    meal times were very late

    wonderful staff, gourmet meals, nice fitness center, excellent yoga instructor, really comfy public spaces, fascinating safari trips where we saw so many animals!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about our stay here was exceptional and we were lucky to see the big 5 and stay in such a beautiful setting. We felt our safari drivers/guide Mary and Michael went above and beyond - they were both incredible at spotting animals and extremely knowledgeable. All the staff were kind and we can’t forget our waiter Gloria who greeted us with a big smile every meal time. Overall the very best holiday we could have asked for.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    The best safari lodge I stayed in. I will be back. I love
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely all

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    10
    Amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything was amazing and so well organised. The game drives were incredible, the food was delicious, the staff were lovely. The rooms and facilities were also fantastic. It was perfect!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful lodge with a great vibe! The staff war very attentive & tried to make every moment feel special. The Safaris were amazing, we had a great tour guide. Absolutely worth it!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is amazing, especially Edwin, Tokoro and waiter Valecia

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    10
    Beyond expectation and a must family experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our Safari guide Nevermind and our tracker Ansi were the best. Very helpful and friendly. Thanks to them we were able to see the Big 5. I also want to thank our server Rodney whowas very friendly and very helpful. The resort is luxurious and blends with the environment, we were able to see animals while eating our breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Unforgettable experience! It couldn’t be better!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our driver Philip and tracer Last were excellent!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    I can’t wait to go back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Our stay was superb. We could not fault it. The rooms were lovely, the food amazing and varied, the hotel was beautiful and the staff great and very knowledgeable. Our ranger Matt and tracker Farne were the best!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    10
    Kapama River lodge is truly a gem in the greater Kruger area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There's really almost nothing to complain about - Yes it is a bit expensive but the experience you will have is once in a lifetime. - I blame Kapama 100% for the weight gain during our stay there because of the delicious food they served us :-)

    Kapama River lodge is truly the getaway you need and deserve - Staff are amazing, kind, courteous and caring - The kitchen staff catered for all diets and their food was amazing, it was like having fine dining every evening - Our rooms were exceptional (we were lucky enough to have the Royal suite) which had an amazing view and was large and comfortable - Facilities were great, with a well kitted gym and fantastic spa - Game drives were excellent, our ranger was knowledgeable and a constant source of entertaining information. We were lucky enough to not only experience the big 5 but also gain a better understanding of the ecology and flora around the lodge - Location from Hoedspruit airport is almost a stone throw, the airport is literally across the entrace to the lodge.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Luxurious stay with amazing staff and access to incredible wildlife
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Incredible food. Very luxurious stay and service from all staff members was next level.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    10
    Wonderful experience, our guide Vulan and Tracker Humphrey were exceptional. All staff couldn’t do enough to make our st
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Simply spectacular
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing we didn’t like!

    We had the best 3 days. A beautiful, luxurious lodge - immaculately clean with excellent, friendly service. Gloria looked after our every need with her warm personality. The hotel being immaculate is a bonus as it’s all about the game drives - wow! Indescribable and exceeded all of our expectations. Our guide Rassie was so knowledgable, friendly and persistent, doing his utmost to make sure we had the best sightings. Our trackers Bianca and Mike also did a great job. You spend a lot of time with the group over the days and we had a great laugh, it was like been with friends. Every need is taken care of when it comes to the logistics, timings etc. and there is really no need to think - just enjoy this amazing experience. Thank you everyone at Kapama. I am crying happy tears to be leaving x

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    10
    An unforgettable experience in the bush for our honeymoon!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning facilities and amazing game drives

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    10
    Amazing experience in every sense!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful grounds, very comfortable rooms, blended really well with landscape!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Everything was perfect particularly the staff friendly and dedicated. But it was very expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing we could fault was the shower missing a separate shower head. The large overhead shower head was spraying water in different directions and was hard to avoid getting your hair wet.

    All food was outstanding. We loved the outside terrace with the fire pit lit every night.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit slow

    Service was excellent, the game drives were great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2024

    10
    We wanted to go on game drives with the kids, with luxury facilities, and five-star treatment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing to add here.

    Everything was fantastic. We were treated like family and everyone had a smile on their faces. We spoke with several guests and all were equally having a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in January 2024

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