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Kapama Private Game Reserve

A Big Five reserve minutes from Hoedspruit airport, with lodges for families, couples and grown-up escapes, and South African resident rates you can book now.

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Rates as at 12 October 2026: 5 South African resident specials live in Kapama Private Game Reserve, from R7,700 pppns (Kapama River Lodge), an average saving of 51% on the usual rate, up to 66% off. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.

Kapama River Lodge, Kapama: R7,700 pppns, usually R15,000, save 49%. 21 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “Nearly half off in Kapama.”
Kapama Southern Camp, Kapama: R7,700 pppns, usually R15,000, save 49%. 21 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “Nearly half off in Kapama.”
Kapama Buffalo Camp, Kapama: R8,200 pppns, usually R16,000, save 49%. 21 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “Nearly half off in Kapama. Children from 12 years.”
Jabulani Safari, Kapama: R8,500 pppns, usually R25,000, save 66%. 14 Day Rate, valid until 15 December 2026. Our take: “Less than half the usual rate in Kapama. Children from six in the suites.”
Kapama Karula, Kapama: R20,400 pppns, usually R35,000, save 42%. 21 Day Rate, valid until 19 December 2026. Our take: “Nearly half off in Kapama.”

The short answer. Kapama is the Big Five reserve closest to Hoedspruit airport, so you can land and be on a game drive the same afternoon. It has lodges for every kind of trip, from big family lodges to small, grown-up hideaways. It is a malaria area.

What makes it different

Kapama is a large private reserve just outside Hoedspruit, in our own backyard. Its biggest selling point is how easy it is: the airport is minutes away and the lodges are well set up for short stays.

The lodges differ a lot. Kapama River Lodge is the big, sociable one, good for families. Karula and Southern Camp are smaller and quieter. Jabulani is known for its elephant herd and welcomes children of all ages.

Who it suits

Short breaks. Fly in, drive the same day, fly home after breakfast.
Families. Several lodges welcome children.
Couples. Smaller lodges with a quieter feel.

Getting there

By road Kapama is about 6 hours from Johannesburg. Scheduled flights land at Hoedspruit, and the lodges are a short transfer from the airport. We live in Hoedspruit, so Kapama really is on our doorstep.

When to go

May to September is dry and cooler, with easy game viewing. November to March is hot, green and full of young animals, with afternoon storms. Rates are usually at their best in the quieter months.

Good to know

It is a malaria area. Speak to your doctor before you travel.
Check what each special includes. Drinks are included at some Kapama lodges and extra at others.
Kapama is fenced and sits outside the open Greater Kruger system. It has the Big Five all the same.

Questions we are asked

How far is Kapama from Hoedspruit airport?

Just a few minutes by road, which makes it one of the easiest Big Five reserves to reach by air.

Which Kapama lodge is best for families?

Kapama River Lodge and Jabulani both welcome children. Send us their ages and we will suggest the best fit.

Is Kapama a Big Five reserve?

Yes. Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino all live here.