Kapama Southern Camp is the proud new addition to the Kapama Private Game Reserve family, and is situated in the south of the Big Five game reserve. It offers luxury game lodge accommodation, warm hospitality and friendly service in a tranquil setting that will be savoured by even the most discerning nature lover.
All 15 suites at Southern Camp have full en-suite bathrooms with picture windows to enjoy the surrounding scenery and birdlife. Air conditioning, minibars and tea and coffee stations are standard in all suites of this five-star safari accommodation. Private patios offer the opportunity to enjoy relaxing sundowners, while game watching at the same time.
This renowned South African game reserve was established in 1986, when the late Johann Roode bought a farm called Moria near Hoedspruit. He used it for cattle grazing, but soon more land was needed and Drakensig farm was acquired.
Harsh conditions and predators took their toll on the cattle, and a year later Johann began the transformation of the vast property into an ecotourism business. Named Kapama for the river that runs through the reserve, today Buffalo Camp stands on the original farm and River Lodge on the second farm. Extensive tracts of land have since been acquired and added to Kapama.
Now one of the Africa’s premier ecotourism destinations, Kapama Private Game Reserve is still owner-managed by the Roode family and is the largest private game reserve owned by one family in the area. In addition to luxury game lodge accommodation across four establishments – each with a unique personality – the Roode family also manages the world-renowned Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species. On a visit here, rare wildlife – including king cheetah, wild dog, serval and nocturnal black-footed cat – can be seen up close.
For now, Kapama is complete. River Lodge, Kapama Karula, Buffalo Camp and Southern Camp seamlessly complement each other and together offer a diverse range of luxury game lodge accommodation, along with luxury African spa treatments.
“We have not one negative word to say about our experience at Kapama Southern Camp. The positives? Numerous! Very comfortable, clean accommodations. Attentive, happy, efficient staff. Remarkable meals. Variety, presentation, and service beyond compare. Beautifully maintained grounds. Gorgeous pool. Game drives that were exciting, fun, educational. Jefrey and Freeman. Would I recommend? Yes! Would I go back? Yes! If you’re considering a safari you will not regret choosing Kapama. Top notch all the way!!” –Carol32962
“The Southern Camp has amazing amenities, the service is personal and attentive, and the camp has a small number of rooms, so it truly feels private. A morning and evening safari are bracketed by wonderful food, and a very relaxing environment. I highly recommend this Camp” –Maria M
“Our 4 nights at southern camp were amazing. The rooms are luxurious and immaculate. The hotel staff was professional and could not have been mor accommodating.Our safari guide Ameen and tracker Moxi were so knowledgable, they provided us with an experience of a lifetime!” –Lori G
