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Kapama Buffalo Camp

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Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp) | Balcony view
Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Greater Kruger National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nyani Cultural Village
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Tent (Buffalo Camp)

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Kapama Buffalo Camp

This tentalow features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free airport shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and massage/treatment rooms.
Kapama Buffalo Camp offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite 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.
Kapama Buffalo Camp is an all-inclusive tentalow. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite 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 features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. The tentalow offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the tentalow's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This all-inclusive tentalow also offers a library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available on request). Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Kapama Buffalo Camp has designated areas for smoking.

Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

All inclusive details

This tentalow 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
In-room minibar (all beverages included)

Languages

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
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • 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 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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
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 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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Kapama Buffalo Camp Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

First Safari, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great safari experience!
Amazing safari lodge experience. Great guides! Mostly okay staff. Small facility but highly recommended if one prefers a low key and intimate experience.

10/10 Excellent

Mitsue

Traveled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

MIRIAN ALEXANDRA RODRIGUES

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

P, PARIS, France

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

laura

Otimo !Aguardamos!
Especiais dias. Linda praia.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

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.

10/10 Excellent

Marcelo, São Caetano do Sul/SP, Brazil

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