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Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp)
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room, body treatments
Bar (on property)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$2,656
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June

Explore the area

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp)

Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 39 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 42 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 51 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 52 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪klaserie one stop - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Airport Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

About this property

Kapama Buffalo Camp

Kapama Buffalo Camp is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Kapama Buffalo Camp offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury Kapama Buffalo Camp. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star tentalow.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Kapama Buffalo Camp offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

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Kapama River Lodge
Hoedspruit
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, 329 reviews
The price is AU$1,855
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Kapama River Lodge

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 11 AM to 2:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 2:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kapama Buffalo Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the tentalow before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kapama Buffalo Camp Lodge Hoedspruit
Kapama Buffalo Camp Hoedspruit
Kapama Buffalo Camp Safari/Tentalow
Kapama Buffalo Camp Safari/Tentalow Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

Yep, Kapama Buffalo Camp has a free self car park and free valet parking.

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

As of 9 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama Buffalo Camp on 10 June 2026 start from AU$2,656, including 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 there a spa on site at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Kapama Buffalo Camp. It has a hot tub and a steam room. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Kapama Buffalo Camp have a pool?

Kapama Buffalo Camp has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Kapama Buffalo Camp a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kapama Buffalo Camp.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Kapama Buffalo Camp serve breakfast?

Yeah, free breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 11 AM - 2:30 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kapama Buffalo Camp?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Kapama Buffalo Camp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I have ever stayed in many years of travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitsue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 Kapamas in the past but Buffalo camp was the best !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Waqas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience. Staff were very hospitable. The game drives were also really cool. Our ranger, Daniel, went above and beyond to ensure that we saw all the animals on our list. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabiana Y

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

Extraordinário

Simplesmente perfeito! Amamos absolutamente tudo nesse lugar!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Melhor estadia das nossas vidas

Tudo perfeito. 11/10. Limpeza impecável, quarto limpo 2x por dia, comida o dia inteiro (basicamente de 2 em 2 horas) e de excelente qualidade, além de uma carta de vinhos extensa. O staff era realmente sensacional, todos muito solícitos, simpáticos e educados. Os game drives são muito bons, vimos todos os big 5 no primeiro dia e gostaríamos de destacar que os rangers Themba e Kenneth são os melhores, fomos maravilhosamente bem recebidos e guiados por eles durante a nossa viagem e não voltaríamos sem os dois.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Terblanche

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

Amazing!

Awesome like always! Staff is amazing, food is amazing, game drives is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard

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

Fantastic hospitality

We stayed 3 nights at the Buffalo Camp, an authentic lodge experience in a private, fenced in area of sole 20’000 hectares. We were picked up from the airport by Jeffrey, who was our guide / ranger for next 3 days. We were entirely satisfied from Pre-check in to check out, it’s hard to do better. The accommodation is luxury tents with all amenities including good showers and surprising water pressure. There is food being served all the time, best to skip some of the meals or you’ll gain a lot of weight little to no opportunity to burn calories. As you would expect, there are 2 game drives a day, Jeffrey and Mpho, out tracker, did a great job entertaining everyone amd were full of fascinating stories. We would go again, it is an amazing experience. I have been on game drives with more popping animal encounters but this really was very special in any other way.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ótimo atendimento, pessoal muito gentil, instalações muito confortáveis, safari muito organizado, bom café da manhã, ótima bebida.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alessandra

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

Amazing hotel, staff and food!

O hotel, a comida, o atendimento são impecáveis! Maravilhoso demais! Os safáris foram incríveis! We Loved! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic. The only down side (if it is a downside) is that there is simply too much great food to eat and little opportunity to work it off. 3 nights was enough and could safely get away with 2. Great break with no kids around.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning ! This is my 3rd trip to Safari in Africa and this was the most enjoyable .. of course having seen the Big 5 also helped ! Relaxing property and beautifully cared for . Congratulations!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charmant hôtel dans les arbres, avec un personnel aux petits soins !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experiência incrível. Atendimento dos funcionários é excepcional e está entre os melhores que já vi. A comida é ótima, no sistema a lá carte. Bebidas (inclusive alcólicas, vinho, cerveja, etc) incluídas e a vontade. Os games foram sensacionais e conseguimos ver varias vezes os Big 5. A guia Mônica e o assistente Foster foram extremamentes atencionsos e fizeram de tudo para garantir o sucesso dos games. Recomendadíssimo!!! Já quero voltar.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great getaway at Greater Kruger Reserve

It was a getaway for us, to view the Big 5 in Kruger. The accommodation was comfortable, and the best was the dinner at boma, where they served the best grilled meat. The game viewing was good, with our ranger providing us a good lot of information about the wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar incrível, mágico! Hotel excelente, staff extremamente simpáticos e prestativos.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura

Otimo !Aguardamos!

Especiais dias. Linda praia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jussara

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

Imperdível!!!

Foi a melhor escolha que eu poderia ter feito. O lodge é acolhedor, silencioso, pequeno, bonito... Recebe um número reduzido de hóspedes, o que torna a estadia singular. O tratamento é impecável, a tenda muito confortável, a comida maravilhosa. Os funcionários são verdadeiramente atenciosos. Minha única avaliação menos positiva é sobre o wifi que não funcionou muito bem na tenda e precisei fazer uso do meu 3G por diversas vezes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo

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

Estadia e safáris espetaculares

Um verdadeiro oásis no Parque Krueger, O resort nos surpreendeu desde nossa chegada, onde fomos acolhidos por funcionários simpáticos e cordiais. O conforto do quarto é algo memorável, com frigobar free (e muito bem abastecido, diga-se de passagem), uma cama king, extremamente confortável, banheira, duas pias individuais e uma ótima ducha, tudo isso num ambiente bastante aconchegante! Os safáris, realizados por funcionários experientes e que amam o que fazem, são experiências inesquecíveis, pois vimos os Big Five e mais alguns, sempre com explicações sobre seu habitat, características e comportamentos. As refeições são de cozinha internacional, sendo que o jantar é servido à volta de uma fogueira, com todos os hóspedes reunidos... talvez eu mudaria apenas essa questão, porque numa das noites nos sentamos na direção do vento, e a fumaça da fogueira incomodou bastante nossos olhos. Mas resumindo, a estadia foi uma experiência fantástica que recomendo sem medo de errar.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thi

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

Sensacional!

A experiência no Kapama Búfalo Camp foi uma das melhores que já tive. Tudo perfeito. Os game drives, a equipe, a comida, o conforto e comodidades do hotel. Versão "Nutella" de safari...rs. Tudo na mão o tempo todo. Eles são muito cuidadosos e atenciosos com o turista. Conseguimos ver todos os Big 5!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Demais!

O Buffalo Camp correspondeu a todas as nossas expectativas, que já eram altas! Tudo lá foi incrível, o atendimento impecável, a comida deliciosa, os mimos, a barraca (linda!). Destaque, claro, para os safáris. O nosso ranger Ranko fez de tudo e conseguimos ver os big five, além de varios outros animais. Ele nos passou varias informações interessantes e respondeu todas as perguntas. Foi um momento inesquecível e recomendo fortemente para qualquer um.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

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

Experiência única

A estadia no Kapama Buffalo Camp é uma experiência única. O hotel possui apenas 10 quartos e todo o staff é extremamente atencioso e solícito. As acomdações são comfortáveis e luxuosas e um outro grande ponto positivo é a qualidade das refeições servidas, e são várias ao longo do dia. Tivemos a oportunidade de jantar ao redr de uma fogueira com comidas típicas da região. Além disso os safáris são ótimos, e conseguimos ver 4 dos big five (só não vimos o leopardo). Em resumo, vale a pena.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nayara

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

Melhor hospedagem

A atenção dos funcionários é indescritível, eles te chamam pelo nome e estão sempre com o sorriso no rosto para te auxiliar. O lugar é pequeno por serem apenas 10 quartos mas é uma experiência única! Quartos amplos, bem de decorados e limpos!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo

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

Acima das expectativas

Um local muito agradável, com funcionários cordiais e atenciosos . Safáris incríveis, boa comida .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Carolina

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

Indescritível

Achei o hotel sensacional! Tudo foi absolutamente perfeito! Ganhei uma garrafa de vinho por estar comemorando dois anos de casamento, e achei isso super simpático por parte deles. As acomodações eram maravilhosas! Fiquei no quarto Rhino! Os atendentes a comida, tudo surpreendeu positivamente. E o ranger (Jeffrey) e tracker (N'po) foram sensacionais, muito atenciosos, simpáticos e conheciam tudo da reserva! Adorei e recomendo sem dúvida!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A Once in a Lifetime Experience

We had a great stay at Kapama Buffalo Camp. Expensive but you get a lot including three a la carte meals/day, beautiful tent (really a room on stilts), free mini bar and most importantly two three hour game safaris/day. Our guide Collen and spotter Vusi went out of their way so we could see the myriad of amazing animals in the private reserve. We were lucky to see all of the big five!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017