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Kapama Buffalo Camp

Tents on Stilts, for Guests 16 and Over

Kapama Buffalo Camp pairs classic tented elegance with modern comforts on a private reserve of more than 15,000 hectares outside Kruger. Days follow an easy rhythm of dawn and afternoon game drives, with guided walks revealing smaller wonders between. Elevated boardwalks link shaded decks, a relaxed pool, and welcoming dining spaces, plus access to one of the region’s best wellness spas near Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport.

Price Per Person Sharing From:

USD 918 - 1,292

Rating | Personal & Comfortable

Tented room with a geometric throw and doors to a balcony.

Highlights & What to Expect

Twice-daily open 4x4 game drives with frequent Big Five sightings on a private reserve.
Guided bush walks that focus on tracks, plants, and smaller creatures often missed on drives.
Easy logistics via Hoedspruit (Eastgate) Airport with short lodge transfers.
Access to an award-winning spa for restorative treatments between activities.
Optional sleep-out experience on a romantic, lantern-lit platform in the wild.
Only guests aged 16 and older stay at Buffalo Camp, which is built on stilts.

Our Tours & Safaris that visit Kapama Buffalo Camp

Overview of Kapama Buffalo Camp

Buffalo Camp stands in the Kapama Private Game Reserve outside Hoedspruit, amid mixed savanna ideal for elephant, buffalo, and plains game, with lion and leopard frequently encountered on drives.

Location & Setting

The reserve covers more than 15,000 hectares, about 15 km from Hoedspruit town and a short road transfer from Hoedspruit Airport (HDS), so it fits easily into South Africa itineraries that include Cape Town or the Panorama Route.

Rooms

Ten luxury safari tents, raised on stilts along a seasonal riverbed, deliver the romance of canvas with the comfort of a boutique lodge. Each tent offers climate control, a writing desk, minibar, in-room safe, tea and coffee facilities, and an en suite bathroom. Private decks look into riverine bush where antelope often browse, while elevated wooden walkways ensure an atmospheric, treetop feel as you move between room and main areas.

Facilities

Elevated boardwalks link a cozy lounge, bar, and indoor–outdoor dining spaces to a tranquil pool terrace. Meals blend contemporary flair with local inspiration, and special bush dining can be arranged on request. Extensive wellness options (massages, body rituals, and beauty treatments) are available at Kapama’s acclaimed spa, perfect for unwinding after a rewarding morning or evening safari.

Because the tents and walkways stand high off the ground, Buffalo Camp takes only guests aged 16 and older, and families with younger children can stay at Southern Camp on the same reserve. With only ten tents, it is the smallest camp on Kapama. Just outside the reserve, the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, started by the family that owns Kapama, works with cheetah, wild dog and injured raptors, and makes an easy half-day visit.

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