Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kruger and surrounds, South Africa

Suite at Southern Camp
Luxury Villa at Southern Camp
Luxury Villa at Southern Camp
Family Luxury Villa
Southern Camp
Southern Camp
Southern Camp
Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Lounge at Buffalo Camp
Dining area at Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Karula Camp
Superior Villa at Karula Camp
Superior Villa at Karula Camp
Superior Family Villa at Karula
Superior Family Villa at Karula
Karula Camp
Wellness Centre
Dining at Karula Camp
Bar at Karula Camp
Suite at Southern Camp
Luxury Villa at Southern Camp
Luxury Villa at Southern Camp
Family Luxury Villa
Southern Camp
Southern Camp
Southern Camp
Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Lounge at Buffalo Camp
Dining area at Buffalo Camp
Buffalo Camp
Karula Camp
Superior Villa at Karula Camp
Superior Villa at Karula Camp
Superior Family Villa at Karula
Superior Family Villa at Karula
Karula Camp
Wellness Centre
Dining at Karula Camp
Bar at Karula Camp

The hotel

Among the 'Big Five' that roam this private 16,000 hectare reserve, you'll find a collection of unique safari retreats. You could stay in a glass-wrapped pool villa at Karula; in a luxury treetop tent at intimate Buffalo Camp; or in the welcoming suites and pool villas of Southern Camp, where picture windows and private patios ensure you're never far from unfolding safari scenes. The camps' boma dining, swimming pools and Karula’s Spa and Wellness centre make Kapama the perfect African safari destination. But it's the 'Big Five' experiences that make Kapama Private Game Reserve unforgettable, with twice daily game-drives, bush walks and lantern-lit romantic sleepouts on a raised platform.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Safari
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Situated in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, South Africa.

Hotel information

Choice of 3 bush camps and lodges. Southern Camp is situated on the southern most section of the Kapama Game Reserve and caters for families with 15 standard Suites, 7 Luxury Villas and 3 Family Luxury Villas. Each luxury-thatched suite has air-conditioning, personal bar, tea facilities, Lavazza coffee machines and safe. Suites have a private patio and good views, sleeping maximum 2 adults. Villas and Family Villas offer more space and have a private pool and outdoor shower.

All Inclusive of: 3 meals a day, tea/coffee, local alcoholic and premium beverages. Two game-drives daily.

Accessible by elevated wooden walkways, Buffalo Camp offers a traditional old African safari camp experience and has 10 tents on stilts. Each tent sleeps 2 adults and has an en-suite bathroom with standalone bath and shower.

Karula offers 10 Superior Villas and 2 Superior Family Villas, either located along the Klaserie River or hidden among the surrounding riverine bushveld. Both villas offer a private lap pool and views of Klaserie River. Superior Villas sleep maximum 2 adults and the Family Villas sleep 2 adults and 2 children.

Choice of camps and lodges, each with swimming pool, bar, boma, thatched dining room, lounge, reception and curio shop. Special bush dinners*. Karula Spa* with fitness centre, steam room and spa pool. Game-drives, bush walks. Photographic workshops*. Romantic Sleepout*.

* Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Our first safari experience - oustanding!!!

Feb 15, 2020 candvlowe London, United Kingdom

Kapama River Lodge is amazing! I cannot recommend it enough. They have the most polite and attentive staff I have come across anywhere in the world. The food was fantastic - excellent quality and fresh The game drives exceeded our expectations and got us up close with every animal you would want to see - again the guides and trackers were great to… Read more
Kapama River Lodge is amazing! I cannot recommend it enough. They have the most polite and attentive staff I have come across anywhere in the world. The food was fantastic - excellent quality and fresh The game drives exceeded our expectations and got us up close with every animal you would want to see - again the guides and trackers were great to be with and extremley knowledgable We were lucky enough to get an unexpected upgrade to a luxurious Royal Suite with private patio lounge area and opening glass doors from the free-standing bath and his & her showers that overlooked the bush Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kapama sets the bar VERY high

Feb 13, 2020 darcy d Saskatoon, Canada

On our bucket list trip to safari in Africa, Kapama was our first stop and was it was hard to meet the standard it set. Stayed four nights in this fabulous property. Our guide and tracker couldn’t have been better. We saw the big five, we learned so much about the animals, the country and the people. The safaris were great. I loved that the… Read more
On our bucket list trip to safari in Africa, Kapama was our first stop and was it was hard to meet the standard it set. Stayed four nights in this fabulous property. Our guide and tracker couldn’t have been better. We saw the big five, we learned so much about the animals, the country and the people. The safaris were great. I loved that the grounds weren’t very busy. We did see other jeeps but not a lot. We got very close to the animals but the guide and tracker were always respectful of the animals and their comfort level. The guide and tracker were extremely knowledgeable and it paid off many times as they would determine that waiting in a spot was good and eventually what they predicted would happen. Like we waited in a spot waiting for the pride leader to show up and he did. The property ru s kind of like a cruise ship in that you were with a group during your stay for safaris and supper. We had a great group so we really enjoyed that atmosphere and missed it at future properties on our trip. The accommodations were great. The room was large, clean and for us confidently located on ground floor as I have some health limitations. The food was great and the variety was plentiful. Got to try several things we have never before. The grounds were beautiful and the pool area was located where you could see animals come right up. The property is located close to the airport and we saw a few types of animals on our way to the property. I would go back to this property if I got the chance. Read less
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Feb 5, 2020 katharineluzlemos Ilha de Tinhare, BA

First i would like to start by saying that Kapama is wonderfull experience. I saw the big five on my second day because of the Good will of the Rangers Noel and Fredoon,they were very good. The food was ok and the waitress Brenda always knows what we like. And the room was very beautiful and clean Mapuia our house kepper was lovely and clean very… Read more
First i would like to start by saying that Kapama is wonderfull experience. I saw the big five on my second day because of the Good will of the Rangers Noel and Fredoon,they were very good. The food was ok and the waitress Brenda always knows what we like. And the room was very beautiful and clean Mapuia our house kepper was lovely and clean very well. All of it make my experience perfect most because of the staff of the hotel. Read less
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Feb 2, 2020 Nykkyl Vancouver, Canada

We stayed here party of a land tour. It was amazing! We arrived at the airport and the gates to the park are across the streed. So we loaded up a safari vechile entered the park and right away was seeing giraffes. It was so fun going through the dirt roads to arrive at the main lodge. The lodge is beautiful. Our room had 2 single beds per our… Read more
We stayed here party of a land tour. It was amazing! We arrived at the airport and the gates to the park are across the streed. So we loaded up a safari vechile entered the park and right away was seeing giraffes. It was so fun going through the dirt roads to arrive at the main lodge. The lodge is beautiful. Our room had 2 single beds per our request (I went with my mom) Beds were a bit hard for my liking, but my mom loved. You got a fridge in your room and large glass bottles of water. Drank the water (which is purified) and was good, incase anyone had concerns. Gorgeous bathroom, bathtub, shower, seperate toliet. Love the bathroom spray. Would have bought some if for sale! We did have occasion bugs in our room, but this is Africa and is expected in a lodge. Breakfast/lunch was typical buffet style, lots of good options. Dinner one day we had outside by a fire. Be prepared for bugs attracted to the lights on the tables. This cannot be stopped and adds to the experience. Second night we had it in the buffet room which was good. Staff were great, expecially the house cleaning staff. They knew us by name which was a nice touch. Only complaint was I wish we had longer here :D Will do sperate review for the game drives for the park. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic Place

Jan 30, 2020 pedrotav Sao Paulo

We booked three days in the River Lodge and were upgraded to Karula. Spacious rooms and very attentive staff in every occasion. Ranger and trekker were also very important to help us to spot the animals. Highly recommend.