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City Lights to Safari Nights: Cape Town & Kapama

7-Day Adventure Safari in Cape Town & Kapama Game Reserve
  • Portswood Hotel: 3 Nights in 4-star in Cape Town 
  • Portswood Hotel: Breakfast daily 
  • Kapama River Lodge: 3 Nights in 5-star in Kapama Game Reserve
  • Kapama River Lodge: All meals, all local drinks, selection of wines and premium drinks
  • Kapama River Lodge: 2 daily safari activities in open game drive vehicles and guided bush walks
  • Return transfer Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Portswood Hotel
  • Return transfers to/from Eastgate Airport (HDS)
  • Return flights Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS
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USD 3765
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USD 3765
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11-Day Cape Town, Kruger and Madikwe Safari
  • Kensington Place: 3 Nights in 4-star in Cape Town 
  • Kensington Place: Breakfast daily
  • Kapama Southern Camp: 3 Nights in 5-star in Kruger Park 
  • Kapama Southern Camp: All meals and selected drinks
  • Kapama Southern Camp: 2 safaris daily
  • The Intercontinental OR Tambo: 1 Night in 5-star in Johannesburg 
  • The Intercontinental OR Tambo: Breakfast included
  • Malaria-free Jaci's Tree Lodge: 3 Nights in Madikwe Game Reserve
  • Malaria-free Jaci's Tree Lodge: All meals and selected drinks
  • Malaria-free Jaci's Tree Lodge: 2 Safaris daily
  • 14-course African food safari with authentic African entertainment
  • Full Day Cape Peninsula private tour, funicular and lunch
  • Private transfer from Cape Town Airport to Kensington Place
  • Return shared transfers from the airport
  • Return transfers from the airstrip
  • Direct flight from Cape Town to Hoedspruit
  • Direct flight from Hoedspruit Airport to Johannesburg Airport
  • Charter flight from Johannesburg Airport to Madikwe Airstrip
  • Charter flight from Madikwe Airstrip to Johannesburg Airport
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USD 5800
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USD 5800
Complete package per person
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7 Day Timeless Kruger & Cape Town Safari
  • Kapama River Lodge: 3 Nights in 5-star in Kapama Game Reserve
  • Kapama River Lodge: All meals, teas/coffees
  • Kapama River Lodge: 2 Daily game drives, bush walks, BIG 5 off-road game viewing
  • Portswood Hotel: 3 Nights in 5-star in Cape Town
  • Portswood Hotel: Breakfast only
  • Portswood Hotel: Half day sheduled Cape Town city tour, full day scheduled Cape Peninsula tour
  • Flight from OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Flight from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
  • Return transfer from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Kapama River Lodge 
  • Transfer from Cape Town (CPT) to Portswood Hotel
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USD 3765
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USD 3765
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See Kapama Game Reserve and MORE

7-Day Safari in Kapama Game Reserve and Victoria Falls
  • Kapama River Lodge: 3 Nights in 5-star in Kapama Game Reserve
  • Kapama River Lodge: All meals, all local drinks, selection of wines & premium drinks
  • Kapama River Lodge: Two daily safari activities in open game drive vehicles, and guided bush walks
  • The Victoria Falls Safari Club: 3 Nights in 5-star in Victoria Falls 
  • The Victoria Falls Safari Club: Breakfast, lunch, and 1 Vulture Culture lunch in the MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant 
  • The Victoria Falls Safari Club: Complimentary shuttle to Victoria Falls Rainforest & City Centre, complimentary mini-bar which is restocked daily, afternoon tea & pastries, afternoon sundowners & canapés
  • Return transfers to/from Eastgate Airport (HDS)
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USD 4225
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USD 4225
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Most Popular Kapama Fly-In Safari

3 Day Kapama Fly-In Safari
  • Kapama River Lodge: 2 Nights in 5-star in Kapama Game Reserve
  • Kapama River Lodge: 2 Safari activities, daily
  • Kapama River Lodge: All meals & beverages
  • Return flights from OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Return transfers from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) to Kapama River Lodge
  • Flights beginning/ending in Cape Town available at a surcharge
  • Optional: Hot air balloon at additional expense
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USD 1805
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USD 1805
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7-Day Adventure Safari in Cape Town & Kapama Game Reserve
  • Portswood Hotel: 3 Nights in 4-star in Cape Town 
  • Portswood Hotel: Breakfast daily 
  • Kapama River Lodge: 3 Nights in 5-star in Kapama Game Reserve
  • Kapama River Lodge: All meals, all local drinks, selection of wines and premium drinks
  • Kapama River Lodge: 2 daily safari activities in open game drive vehicles and guided bush walks
  • Return transfer Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Portswood Hotel
  • Return transfers to/from Eastgate Airport (HDS)
  • Return flights Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS
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USD 3765
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USD 3765
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QUICK FACTS

  • Unique advantage of being only 10min away from Hoedspruit airport (HDS)
  • Self-drive is possible, though flights are quicker and more cost effective
  • Some great specials and promotions available
  • A very large private game reserve at 13,000 hectares
  • Phenomenal wildlife and differentiated by the use of trackers on game drives

ADDITIONAL READING

For additional questions or if you need help, feel free to contact kapama@safari.com

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Lodges

Kapama Southern Camp
Kapama Southern Camp
Located in:  
Kapama Game Reserve
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Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Karula Lodge
Located in:  
Kapama Game Reserve
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Kapama River Lodge
Kapama River Lodge
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Kapama Game Reserve
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USD 380
USD 640
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Jabulani Safari
Jabulani Safari
Located in:  
Kapama Game Reserve
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USD 755
USD 1130
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Kapama Buffalo Camp
Kapama Buffalo Camp
Located in:  
Kapama Game Reserve
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Why

Kapama Game Reserve is a privately owned game reserve situated just West of the world famous Kruger National Park. It's prime position in South Africa's wildlife scene means that visitors to the private reserve are able to enjoy the same Big 5 safari experience of the Kruger Park but with an added measure of luxury and excusivity.

Kapama Game Reserve plays host to 4 luxury lodges, each as unique as the next except of course for the persistent quality of service, experience and wildlife sightings. All lodges provide twice daily game drives, bush walks and Kapama is one of the view privately owned game reserves in the Kruger that offers photography workshops to its photographer guests.

The Kapama Game Reserve is also highly involved in conservation, so when you travel to Kapama you are indirectly contributing to the continuous maintenance and survival of this special part of South Africas wildlife ecosystem.

When

Dry Season (May to September) – Best for Game Viewing

Why visit: Sparse vegetation and limited water sources attract wildlife to rivers and waterholes—perfect for spotting the Big Five.

June to September:

  • Peak safari season
  • Excellent wildlife sightings
  • Cool mornings and evenings—ideal for photography

May & September:

  • Milder weather and fewer crowds
  • Consistently good game viewing

Good to know:

  • Dry and dusty conditions
  • Early mornings can be chilly
  • Low malaria risk

Wet Season & Transitional Months (October to April) – Best for Scenery & Birding

Why visit: The reserve is lush and green, with an abundance of birdlife and newborn animals—great for photography and nature lovers.

November to February:

  • Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms
  • Excellent time to see baby animals
  • Increased mosquito activity and higher malaria risk

March to April:

  • Transition into dry season
  • Bush starts to thin out
  • Moderate rainfall and good wildlife visibility

Where

Kapama Game Reserve is located in South Africa’s Limpopo Province, near the town of Hoedspruit, and just west of Kruger National Park. It’s one of the most accessible private game reserves in the Greater Kruger region.

By Air (Fastest & Most Convenient):

  • Fly into: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg.
  • Connect to: Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport (HDS)—a short 1-hour flight.
  • Airport transfers to and from Kapama are typically included in your stay and take approximately 10–20 minutes.

By Road:

  • Self-driving from Johannesburg is also an option.
  • The reserve lies along the R40, just south of Hoedspruit.
  • Distance: Approximately 450 km (280 miles).
  • Drive time: Around 4.5 to 5 hours, depending on traffic and stops.

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