KAPAMA KARULA
KAPAMA KARULA
KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Limpopo, Luxury Safari Lodge
KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Limpopo, Luxury Safari Lodge
Kapama Karula is situated in the superb Big 5 Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa, about 48km to the west of the Kruger National Park.
Kapama Karula is the most secluded and prestigious lodge in Kapama Private Game Reserve and is set on the banks of the perennial Klaserie River. Karula means ‘place of peace’ in the local Shangaan language. Kapama Karula depicts the pinnacle of luxury five-star safari accommodation.
Kapama Private Game Reserve is one of South Africa’s top Big 5 destinations and is situated near Hoedspruit in Limpopo Province. It is approximately 5½ hours’ drive from Johannesburg.
ACCOMMODATION
Set on the banks of the perennial Klaserie River is the flagship five-star lodge of Kapama Game Reserve: Kapama Karula. Meaning "place of peace", this ultra-luxurious and prestigious lodge exudes calmness and depicts the pinnacle of elegant safari accommodation, with wraparound views of the African bush enhancing the sense of tranquillity at this exclusive safari lodge.
Villas
Kapama Karula has ten superior villas, each exquisitely decorated and with generous private space. These villas measure at least 90m² each, with an opulent en-suite bathroom featuring indoor and outdoor showers, his and hers basins, and a bath. Standard in each superior villa is a minibar stocked with a selection of fine wines and champagne, a Nespresso coffee machine, a lock-up safe, an international adaptor, a Wi-Fi connection and an iPod docking station. For guest comfort and convenience, each villa has a telephone, overhead fan and air conditioning, as well as a gas-heated fireplace for cool winter nights. The villas are wrapped by glass sliding doors, allowing seamless views over the Klaserie River. Each villa has its own outside deck area, full-sized heated swimming pool and sun loungers for relaxation.
Family Villas
There are two purpose-built superior villas for families. At 170m², these family villas 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 villa has a private outside deck and a large heated swimming pool for year-round swimming.
LODGE FACILITIES
- Lounge & Dining area
- Outdoor patios
- Swimming pool
- 2 Bars with designer wine cellar
- Library with audiovisual equipment & two internet stations
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Karula Spa and Fitness Centre
CHILDREN
Kapama Karula welcomes children of all ages. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult during game drives and bush walks. Children will be permitted on game drives and walks at the sole discretion of the game ranger.
KAPAMA KARULA ACTIVITIES
Safari game drives
Accompanied by a qualified ranger and expert tracker, guests can expect to encounter the Big Five as well as a diverse range of animal and bird species.
Bush walks
Bush walks at Kapama Private Game Reserve are conducted by highly trained game rangers. The experience offers an intimate encounter with nature and wildlife.
A bush walk through Kapama Private Game Reserve is a memorable and authentic encounter.
Bird watching
Guests have the prospect to view a vast variety of water birds at the bird hide which is built on the banks of a large dam.
Optional activities at Kapama Private Game Reserve
- Photographic safaris
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Kapama Wellness Centre
- Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species
- Romantic sleep-out in Kapama Game Reserve
WILDLIFE, BIRDLIFE & NATURE
Kapama Private Game Reserve hosts an enormous variety of African wildlife species that roam the area. Along with the Kapama River, the languid Klaserie River flows through the reserve.
Kapama Private Game Reserve is home to Africa’s Big 5 and over 40 different mammal species.
Approximately 350 bird species and a myriad smaller species can also be seen here in their natural environment.
LOCATION & ACCESS
Kapama Karula is situated in the Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa, only 48km to the west of the Kruger National Park and approximately 5½ hours’ drive from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg.
The lodge is ideally situated to receive fly-in guests at the nearby Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit. The airport is just 10 minutes’ drive from the reserve entrance, and Kapama offers complimentary transfers in open game viewing vehicles directly to Kapama Karula.
GPS coordinates of Kapama Private Game Reserve:
S24°25’45.08” E31°00’49.01”
GPS Co-ordinates of Kapama Karula:
24° 25.630 S 31° 1.610 E
NOTE: All photos Copyright Kapama Karula

Air Conditioning

Airstrip nearby

Bar

Bush dinner venue

Child Friendly

Dining Room

Fully Catered

Lounge

Massage Treatments

Outdoor dining area

Private Plunge Pool

Reception Area

Secure Parking

Swimming Pool

TV Room / Lounge

Tea and coffee maker

Wine Cellar
STANDARD AND SPECIAL RATES FOR KAPAMA KARULA:
JANUARY - 19 DECEMBER 2019:
Villa:
R 17 650 per person sharing per night
Family Villa (Room rate either 2 adults + 2 kids (under 12 years old) or 3 adults):
R 58 000 per suite per night
RATES INCLUDE:
- Luxury Accommodation
- Three meals per day: full English breakfast, light luncheon and dinner in the open-air boma or thatched dining room (Special bush dinners can be arranged at an extra cost).
- Tea, coffee, cakes, pastries and afternoon tea time snacks.
- A selection of local alcoholic and premium beverages are included during your entire stay.
- Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers and expert Shangaan trackers. Private game vehicle are available on request.
- Complimentary road transfers between your Kapama accommodation and Eastgate Airport.
- Twice daily housekeeping service.
NOTES:
- Above rates are per person sharing per night in a Villa OR either 2 adults and 2 kids, under 12 years old, or 3 adults in the Family Villa.
- Karula Villas are charged at a 100% single supplement.
- Children under the age of 12 years 50% of the per person sharing rate when sharing with two adults in the villa's.
Please note: Rates are subject to change without prior notice.

Big Five

Birds & Birding

Bush Dining

Bush Walks

Eco & Nature

Game Drives

Game Viewing

Outdoor

Photographic Safari

Spa Treatments
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