Within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve, River Lodge epitomizes five-star safari accommodation. The majestic northern Drakensberg mountains form the backdrop to the 64-suite 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 area and is stylishly furnished to ensure an unforgettable African safari experience.
Activities & Transportation
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Activities: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives
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Game drives are driven in open-sided 4×4 vehicle
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Getting around from JHB to the Lodge will be in a Private Vehicle or Minivan ( Depending on the number of passengers)
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A private transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
Accommodation & Meals
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 4 Days | Kapama River Lodge, Kruger National Park | Day 1: Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2: All Meals Included Day 3: All Meal Included Day 4: Breakfast Included |
Arrival
You’ll be collected from the airport (or hotel).
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arrival / Pick up at Johannesburg Airport or Hotel
You will be picked up by your Mr Shuttle Driver/Guide from your Hotel in JHB or OR Tambo International Airport and depart to Kapama River Lodge in Hoedspruit. Upon arrival at the Lodge you will be assisted with your check in for the 3 night stay, you will be taken to your room where you will be able to settle in. Depending in time of arrival Lunch can be arranged for this day.
You will then depart later that afternoon on your first evening game drive accompanied by a skilled ranger & tracker, to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species. Since this is a Big Five reserve, seeing lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible.
After you game drive you will head back to the lodge for Dinner. The olde worlde-Africa atmosphere is carried through to meals, which are à la carte. Dinner is usually enjoyed in the rustic outdoor boma, around a open fire. This is true African-style dining, with the roar of lions and the calls of jackals and hyenas as natural background music.
Day 2
Full Day at Kapama River Lodge
The day starts with an early wake-up call. Tea, coffee and rusks are enjoyed before heading out at first light on your Morning Game Drive. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of birds recorded in the reserve.
Halfway through the drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and snacks, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. During the day you will enjoy lunch at The Siyatla Lounge. Late afternoon everyone gathers for a decadent high tea, before heading out with your ranger and tracker for the Evening game drive.
En route, you’ll stop for a sundowner and a chance to stretch your legs as you watch the sun set over the distant peaks of the Drakensberg mountains. A variety of completely different species can be seen on the night drive. After the drive you will have time to freshen up before enjoying a sumptuous dinner seated around a roaring fire.
Day 3
Full Day at Kapama River Lodge
Last full day at Kapama River Lodge
The day starts with an early wake-up call. Tea, coffee and rusks are enjoyed before heading out at first light on your Morning Game Drive. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the approximately 350 species of birds recorded in the reserve.
Halfway through the drive, there’s a stop for hot drinks and snacks, before returning to the lodge for breakfast. During the day you will enjoy lunch at The Siyatla Lounge. Late afternoon everyone gathers for a decadent high tea, before heading out with your ranger and tracker for the Evening game drive.
En route, you’ll stop for a sundowner and a chance to stretch your legs as you watch the sun set over the distant peaks of the Drakensberg mountains. A variety of completely different species can be seen on the night drive. After the drive you will have time to freshen up before enjoying a sumptuous dinner seated around a roaring fire.
Day 4
Early Morning Game drive, breakfast and departure to JHB
Last Morning Drive and Breakfast at Kapama
On the last morning you will wake for an early morning game drive, tea, coffee and snacks. Afterwards you will be taken back to the Lodge to have your last breakfast. After breakfast you will have some time to gather your things. Upon check out you will meet up with your Mr Shuttle driver/guide at the reception. He will assist with your check-out and then start your journey back to your Hotel in JHB or the Airport. Pit-stops will be made on the way back to stretch your legs and enjoy the last bit of the fresh South African nature.
Getting There
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This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg -
Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airportin Johannesburg -
A transferfrom and back to the airport (or hotel) is included -
Additional accommodationbefore and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- Game Drive Activities with Water and Soft Drinks Provided
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Round-trip Private airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- Tea and Coffee
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
- Extra Activities
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Important to know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in South African Rand (ZAR).
- This tour accepts children who are 10+ years. Discounts may apply for children younger than 12 years of age.
Rates Per Person
| Dates: | Solo Traveler (1 Room) | 2 People (1 Room) | 3 People (2 Rooms) | 4 People (2 Rooms) | 5 People (3 Rooms) | 6 People (3 Rooms) | 7+ People |
| 5 Jan 2020 to 19 Dec 2020 | R 36777 pp | R 22735 pps | R 23795 pps | R 20095 pps | R 21095 pps | R 18995 pps | Get Quote |
