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- Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kapama Buffalo Camp Tent Interior

- Kapama Private Game Reserve

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  • Kapama Buffalo Camp Tent Interior

All you need to know

Intro

Reminiscent of a traditional African safari camp from a bygone era, Buffalo Camp offers the ultimate luxurious tented accommodation experience. Built from natural stone and wood, the luxury game lodge has an olde worlde atmosphere while being completely contemporary. All comforts are catered for in the plush tented suites and throughout this carefully appointed luxury safari lodge, with décor accent colours of burnt red and gold.

Highlights

Wooden floors, leather and dark wood finishes give the tents a nostalgic air. There’s air conditioning for summer and heated underblankets to keep the cold at bay on winter nights. Everything and more than you’d expect in a luxury safari lodge - including:

  • A well-stocked minibar
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Lock-up safe
Need To Know

As the tents are on stilts, it is not recommended for families with children younger that 16 years

Safaris

Two daily game drives are offered and are included in the tariff. Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, guests can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species on game drives. 

Wildlife

Since this is a Big Five reserve, seeing lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is possible over a two-day safari in Kapama Private Game Reserve. Kapama has over 350 bird species and over 40 species of mammals. 

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

Average stay of 3 nights

Average Price

Off peak 2025: R14,000 incl. VAT, per person per night sharing excluding Conservation levy

Peak 2025: R 17,000 inc. VAT, excluding Conservation levy

Child Policy

No children under 16 years allowed

Accommodation

The 10 spacious suites that comprise Buffalo Camp are set on stilted wooden decks built on an elevated riverbank. Wooden walkways connect the suites to each other and the main lodge area. Buffalo Camp is set among tall shady trees, with a seasonal river below. In the dry season, antelope use the river course as a natural pathway to search for grazing.

Accolades

Recipient of the 2017 & 2018 Certificate of Excellence TripAdvisor, 2019 & 2021

 

Season

All year round

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)

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