Kapama Private Game Reserve · Hoedspruit
Kapama Southern Camp
Kapama Private Game Reserve · Hoedspruit
Kapama's family lodge: thatched Standard Suites, Villas with private pools and two-bedroom Family Villas for two adults and two children, with meals, drives and a bush walk included.
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Kapama's lodge built around families
Southern Camp is the Kapama lodge designed for travelling with children. Its thatched Standard Suites open onto private patios and share a pool deck with a barman; the Villas add a separate living area and a private pool; and the Family Villas give two adults and two children a second bedroom, a private pool and a patio, priced per villa. Meals move at a family pace, from breakfast through lunch to boma dinners under the sky, and the reserve runs interpretive bush outings for children too young for the standard game drives. Guests have the same twice-daily drives, guided walk and inclusive drinks as the rest of Kapama, and a free shuttle to the Karula spa.
Why Southern Camp
Pick Southern Camp when a private pool or a separate children's bedroom matters more than a large spa or multiple restaurants. It keeps Kapama's inclusive safari format and airport transfer but in a lodge where families are the norm rather than the exception. Adults-only travellers should look at Buffalo Camp; those wanting more facilities, at River Lodge.
Rooms & Suites
Standard Suite
Villa
Private pool
Family Villa
Max 2 adults · 2 children · 2 bedrooms
Private pool · Family suitable
Sleeps 2 adults and 2 children.
Safari & Experiences
Game drives
Two guided drives a day on the Kapama reserve.
Under-6s take educational bush outings instead.
Guided bush walk
Ranger-led walk, included once per stay for guests 16 and over.
Interactive educational bush outings
Interpretive excursions tailored to younger guests.
Karula Wellness Centre
Spa at the sister lodge, reached by a complimentary shuttle.
Good to know
Families
- Kids programme available
All ages accommodated. Children under 12 sharing with two adults pay 50% in selected rooms; Family Villas are charged per villa per night. Family Villas have a safe.
Power & connectivity
- In-room power available
Free Wi-Fi at all Kapama lodges. Suites and villas are air-conditioned.
Getting there
- Nearest airport: Hoedspruit (Eastgate) Airport
- Nearest airstrip: Kapama private airstrip
- Drive time: Reserve is roughly 15 km from Hoedspruit
Complimentary open-vehicle transfer from Eastgate Airport. Self-drive to camp on marked roads only.
Sustainability & Conservation
Family-run private reserve since 1987; per-night conservation levy charged separately.
Add the road leg
Private transfers, arranged with the stay.
Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, regional airports or another lodge where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.
Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which Kapama lodge is best for families?
Southern Camp is designed around families, with two-bedroom Family Villas (2 adults + 2 children) that have private pools, and interpretive outings for children too young for the game drives. River Lodge also welcomes families and has more facilities.
Do the villas have private pools?
Yes. Both the Villas and the Family Villas have their own pool and patio. Standard Suites share the camp pool and deck.
What is included in the rate?
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, two game drives a day, a guided bush walk (16+), selected local and premium drinks and the Eastgate Airport transfer. The conservation levy is extra.