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Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Karula is the pride of fleet at Kapama Game Reserve. Karula also known as Kapama’s flagship lodge is simply mind-blowing, with sweeping views from every angle. Kapama Karula houses ten luxury open 1-bedroom villas and two 2-bedroom family villas which are out of this world, all featuring private decks and heated swimming pools. The Lodge boasts an elegant and stylish decor with bright open spaces and a creative design. Karula lodge features an ultra stylish bar and lounge area with a wrap-around deck, swimming pool, wellness SPA, steam room and state of the art fitness centre.
Kapama is a Big 5 private game reserve in the Kruger National Park offering exceptional 4×4 game drives, unique activities, and romantic treehouse sleep-outs under the stars. Located in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, Kapama Southern Camp promises to provide every guest with an unforgettable Big 5 African safari experience. Warm hospitality and breath-taking views complement luxurious suites for an extraordinary safari retreat. Kapama Game Reserve is home to another three luxury lodges located around the reserve namely; River Lodge, Southern Camp and Buffalo Camp.
With bushveld views from the lodge’s expansive deck and two game drives daily, guests can discover over 40 mammal species and more than 330 bird species. Expert rangers and trackers at Kapama Private Game Reserve endeavour to find the best wildlife sightings for you and optimize your experience to take great photographic images. Guests can book a photographic workshop with one of South Africa’s leading wildlife photographers, suited to both beginner and intermediate levels. Learn about the technical and artistic sides of wildlife photography. For romantics, Kapama offers an exclusive experience in an open treehouse sleep-out. The timber platform above the ground hosts 2 guests for a night secluded in the bushveld. With the treehouse illuminated by lanterns, a five-course dinner is served by a personal chef after which you can enjoy the tranquillity of nature’s sounds and glimmering African skies. Your home for the night is equipped with a bathroom which has a flush toilet, shower, and his and hers basins.
Wildlife:
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guidedbushs walk are permitted.
Activities & facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Open-air traditional African Boma
- Spa & Gym
- Large viewing deck
- Bar & lounges
Highlights:
- 5-star, ultra-luxurious offering which is Kapama’s flagship lodge
- 10 Superior villas and 2 Superior family villas.
- Each villa features large private decks and private pools.
- Super stylish furnishing throughout with modern decor and African flair.
- Viewing deck overlooking the Klasserie River.
- Communal firepit and African Boma for nights spent under the stars.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers.
- Renowned for close up sightings of the Big-5.
Location:
- Located in the western region of the Greater Kruger, nestled between Blyde River Canyon and Kruger National Park. The reserve borders the Balule and Thornybush private game reserves.
- The Kruger National Park is almost 2 million hectares and lies in the north-eastern corner of South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.
- Kapama Game Reserve is 15,000 hectares in size.
Getting there:
- Hoedspruit (HDS) is the closet commercial airport to the Kapama, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Hoedspruit to Kapama take 30 minutes lodge depending.
Special offers:
- Last minute specials are available 30 days prior to arrival.
Child Policy:
- Kapama Karula Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
- Children under 6 years are not permitted on the game drives unless a private vehicle is hired.
- Bush Bumble Drives for ages under 6 includes a game experience focusing on the smaller animals, birds, tracking and a variety of plains game.
Inclusions & Exclusions:
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, selected alcoholic beverages, and Hoedspruit (HDS) airport transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, other transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below
- Rates are charged per person, per night
- Single supplement of 50% applicable
- Rates displayed are valid until 04 January 2025
Seasons:
- Peak season: 20 December – 04 January
- High season: 01 July – 19 December
- Low season: 05 January – 30 June
Accommodation Options
Ten Superior Villas at Kapama Karula offer private decks with heated swimming pool overlooking the Klaserie River. Each spacious suite features wrap-around glass sliding doors, en-suite bathrooms and indoor and outdoor showers. Suites are equipped with Read more , air-conditioning, minibar, iPod docking station and international adapters. Less
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 32,000 per per person, per night
High season R 26,500 per per person, per night
Low Season R 24,500 per person, per night
Two Superior family Villas offer expansive open plan living rooms and two luxury ensuite bedrooms. Floor to ceiling glass doors open up onto private decks with sun loungers and your own heated swimming pool and outdoor shower. Read more Suites are equipped with air-conditioning, minibar, a movies selection for the kids and international adapters. Less
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 110,000 per villa, per night
High season R 90,000 per per person, per night
Low Season R 80,000 per villa, per night
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