Glamping & Tented Camps

Kapama Buffalo Camp

Intimate tented luxury in the Kapama treetops — just 10 tents on elevated walkways

Hoedspruit Orpen Gate · 1 hour ★★★★ 4-Star All Big Five
From R5,000 pp sharing/night
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Only 10 luxury tents 🌳 Elevated treetop walkways 💑 Romantic atmosphere 🦁 Big Five on 13,000ha 🕯️ Classic safari style 🏊 Plunge pool

About Kapama Buffalo Camp

Kapama Buffalo Camp is the most intimate property on the Kapama Private Game Reserve, offering just 10 luxury tented suites connected by elevated wooden walkways among the treetops. Where River Lodge is sociable and family-oriented, Buffalo Camp is quiet, romantic, and focused on an authentic bush atmosphere.

Each tent is raised on a wooden platform with canvas walls, hardwood floors, and an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor showers. The décor evokes classic Out of Africa safari style — campaign furniture, white linens, and paraffin lanterns. Despite the romantic nostalgia, all tents have modern amenities including air conditioning and charging points.

Guests share the same 13,000-hectare Big Five reserve and guiding team as River Lodge, with twice-daily game drives in open vehicles. The smaller guest count means more personalised attention and a quieter atmosphere around the camp. A plunge pool, boma, and intimate dining area complete the experience.

Buffalo Camp accepts children aged 6 and older, making it better suited to couples and small groups seeking a more exclusive bush experience within the accessible Kapama framework.

What's Included

All Meals
Game Drives
House Drinks
Bush Walks

Rooms & Accommodation

Luxury Safari Tent

Sleeps 2 From R5,000

Canvas tent on elevated platform with air con, indoor/outdoor shower, campaign-style furniture

Safari Experience

Morning Game Drive Sunset Game Drive Night Drive Guided Bush Walk Specialist Birding Swimming

Wildlife Commonly Seen

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, giraffe, zebra.

Best time to visit: Year-round; May-September for dry season

Amenities & Facilities

Swimming Pool
WiFi
Air Conditioning
Restaurant
Bar
Game Drives
Bush Walks
Birding
Laundry
Outdoor Shower
In-Room Safe
Viewing Deck
Boma / Fire Pit

Location & Getting There

Address: Kapama Buffalo Camp, Kapama Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo

GPS: -24.3750, 31.0850

Same access as Kapama River Lodge. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 20 minutes away.

Frequently Asked Questions

Buffalo Camp is smaller (10 tents vs 64 rooms), more intimate, and better suited to couples. River Lodge is larger and more family-oriented.

Children aged 6 and older are welcome at Buffalo Camp. Younger children should stay at River Lodge.

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