Overview

Kapama Karula Lodge – resting on the banks of the rushing Klaserie River, and comprised of a exclusive suites, is named “the place of peace”, owing to its riverine atmosphere and soothing accommodation. Facilities here are uniformly five star, luxurious, and blessed with exquisite views of the vistas that make this area famous. With fine dining, daily excursions out into the wild, and a range of entertainment options for days when relaxing around the Lodge wins out against the excitement of the bush.

As part of the greater Kruger area, vast herds of buffalo, elephant and antelope are resident on Kapama, along with plentiful predators. The reserve is a slice of wilderness paradise far from the madding crowd; a place of renewal and reconnection with the natural world.

Accommodation

Exclusive suites are equipped with luxury bathrooms, glass sliding doors that wrap around the suite for a unrestricted view of the Klaserie River. His and hers basins, indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning, lounge and dining room, pooldeck and private pool, private bar, and tea and coffee making facilities.

There are two purpose-built superior suites for families. At 170m², these family suites have an open-plan living room, replete with fireplace, which flows into the master bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. The second bedroom leads off the living room and can be accessed through an interleading door or its own entrance. This children’s bedroom is also en-suite and is equipped with a flat-screen TV, selection of movies and a Wii game console. All other amenities are included – from well-stocked minibars including a selection of wines and champagne, to Nespresso coffee machines, air conditioning, overhead fans, telephones, Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station. Each family suite has a private outside deck and a large heated swimming pool for year-round swimming.

To find peace in paradise look no further than the ultra-luxurious Kapama Karula Lodge and Spa, where tranquillity resides.

Surrounded by glass, this stunning newly built spa has an intimate connection with the bushveld scenery. Impalas can often be seen grazing beyond the glistening glass. As the flagship spa, every aspect of the spectacular design and décor invites you to pamper yourself.

Overview

Location: South Africa / Kruger Private Reserves / Kapama Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Luxury Camp

South Africa’s wild Limpopo Province is home to the fantastic Kapama Private Game Reserve – 13 000 hectares of wilderness, authentic and rugged, with the mammoth Drakensburg mountain range to the West and the world famous Kruger National Park to the East, this is also a place of luxury. Relaxing five star accommodation, professionally guided trips out into the bush aboard open 4 x 4s, and impossibly large populations of birds, impala and blue wildebeest combine with the relief of warm afternoon rains to create an atmosphere not easily found anywhere else.

Stylised and traditional, warm and inviting – Kapama Buffalo Camp is a quaint and exciting accommodation experience, five star luxury tented rooms, and intimately lit pathways, strategically placed help to create a romantic atmosphere of sepia glows and warmth.

Kapama Buffalo Camp is infused with the character of a serene destination with all the colour and wonder of the bush making you feel at home.

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.

Buffalo Camp’s suites are ultra-luxurious tents that evoke the feeling of old Africa. Each en-suite tent can accommodate two people, in either a double or twin beds dressed in white cotton linen and African design throws. There’s air conditioning for summer and heated under blankets to keep the cold at bay on winter nights. Everything and more than you’d expect in a luxury safari lodge is here – including a well-stocked minibar, Nespresso coffee machine and lock-up safe. Wooden floors, leather and dark wood finishes give the tents a nostalgic air.

Overview

Location: South Africa / Kruger Private Reserves / Kapama Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Luxury Lodge

Situated in the south of the Big Five game reserve. Kapama Southern Camp 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.

Enjoy the splendid vistas over the natural waterhole frequented by animals throughout the day, as you sip your favourite cocktail from the wooden deck around the welcoming rim-flow swimming pool or in the elegantly decorated lounge.
Superb gourmet meals are served in the main dining room or in the outside boma under a star-studded sky.

Renowned for its prolific and diverse wildlife, Kapama Private Game Reserve is home to over 40 different mammal species, including the most dangerous Big Five of elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros. Approximately 350 bird species and a myriad smaller species can also be seen here in their natural environment. Twice-daily game drives through the reserve, accompanied by expert guides and trackers, ensure unforgettable wildlife encounters in the African bush.

Accommodation

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.

To accommodate families 3 Family suites which includes a luxury suite with lap pool complete with a separate connected bedroom for children with its own bath, shower, double vanity and outside patio.

Guests refresh themselves in Victorian ball-and-claw baths and outdoor showers and retire to beds enveloped by a walk-in canopy of mosquito netting. Private terraces with plunge pools provide the perfect spot for sundowners before ambling along the wooden walkways to the main lodge.

Wildlife

Stretching over 13 000 hectares of pristine African wilderness, towards the renowned Kruger National Park, lies an abundant sanctuary of beauty and wildlife magnificence. Kapama Private Game Reserve, one of the most prestigious wildlife destinations in South Africa, is home to the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) and numerous other animal and bird species.

More Info

Children:
Children of all ages are welcome at Kapama Southern Camp.
All children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives and bush walks.
Children under the age of 12 are permitted on safari at the sole discretion of the manager or guide, children under the age of 6 are not permitted on safari.
Children under the age of 12 years – 50% of the per person sharing rate when sharing with two adults in the Family Luxury Suites only.

Excludes:
Conservation Levy of R114 per person per night (excluding VAT)

Directions

Self-dive instructions: 

Travel by road from Johannesburg to Kapama Game Reserve takes about 6 hours on good national roads.
From Johannesburg to Kapama Game Reserve
Drive on either the N12 or the N4 from Johannesburg to Witbank and Middelburg
Then take the R540 towards Belfast, Dullstroom, and Lydenburg. Dullstroom is a quaint highveld town with an appealing atmosphere. It’s a good base for exploring this scenic area and makes a great halfway stopover
From Lydenburg continue on the R36 to Ohrigstad and then through the Strydom Tunnel to Hoedspruit. This drive takes in scenic Mpumalanga views and landscapes. At the Strydom Tunnel, you will find stalls selling ethnic local crafts
When you get to Hoedspruit, turn onto the R40 to Klaserie. Continue on the R40 until you reach the Kapama Private Game Reserve entrance on the left