Kapama Karula
Kapama Karula radiates calm and embodies the pinnacle of five-star safari accommodation.
- No booking fees, best price guarantee
- Flights and transfers in the same quote
- One specialist, from enquiry to the flight home
Kapama Karula
Kapama Karula: Tranquility and Ultimate Safari Luxury
Kapama Karula radiates calm and embodies the pinnacle of five-star safari accommodation. Nestled in the heart of the Kapama Private Game Reserve, this luxurious lodge features twelve exquisitely appointed superior suites—two of which are thoughtfully designed for families.
Each suite offers an average of 100m² of elegant, private space, tastefully decorated and equipped for comfort. The lavish en-suite bathrooms include indoor and outdoor showers, his and hers basins, and a designer bathtub. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors open onto a private deck complete with sun loungers and a full-sized, heated swimming pool—perfect for relaxing while gazing out over the Klaserie River and observing wildlife in its natural habitat.
At the heart of the lodge lies the award-winning Kapama Karula Spa and Wellness Centre, where indulgence and rejuvenation await. With four deluxe treatment rooms and a wide range of revitalizing health and beauty therapies, the spa offers a sanctuary of serenity, using only the highest-quality products.
Set within 13,000 hectares of untouched savannah and riverine forest in the greater Kruger area, Kapama Private Game Reserve delivers memorable wildlife experiences. Renowned for its biodiversity and home to the Big Five, guests enjoy two expertly guided game drives daily—promising close encounters with some of Africa’s most iconic species.
Quick facts
A look around Kapama Karula
Where you’ll stay
2 accommodation types. Rates are the lodge’s contracted rates with African Safari Group, in South African rand; your consultant confirms the exact figure for your dates in writing. Every rate includes accommodation, all meals, two game drives daily, teas and coffees, 15% vat.
Superior Villa
There are two purpose-built superior villas for families. 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.
Rates by season · ZAR
Low Season
| Dates | Basis | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | Per person per night sharing | R32,500 |
| 01 July 2026 - 19 December 2026 | Per person per night sharing | R40,000 |
Superior Family Villa
There are two purpose-built superior villas for families. 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.
Rates by season · ZAR
Low Season
| Dates | Basis | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | Per Villa per night (2 Adults and 2 children or 3 adults) | R117,500 |
| 01 July 2026 - 19 December 2026 | Per Villa per night (2 Adults and 2 children or 3 adults) | R140,000 |
What the rate includes
The all-inclusive rate per person per night includes:
Things to do
Kapama Karula runs 10 activities led by the lodge’s own guides, with the mix shifting with the season. Availability depends on the season; your consultant advises for your dates.
What’s on offer
In the rooms · 20 items
Where Kapama Karula is
Kapama Karula is reached by scheduled flight from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Hoedspruit (Eastgate) Airport, minutes from the reserve gate, with the lodge's transfer meeting you there, or by road from Johannesburg in five to six hours. Your consultant books the flights and the transfer with your stay.
Closest airports
Daily scheduled flights land at Hoedspruit (Eastgate); the lodge transfer meets you at the airport. Soft bags advised.
Landmarks
Good to know
Distances are measured in straight lines. Your consultant books the flights and the transfer to the lodge with your stay.
Good to know
Arrival & policies
Rates
Best time to visit
May to September is the dry season: thin bush, cool mornings and animals holding to the rivers and waterholes. October to April is green, hot and better for birds and newborns.
May to September
Dry season and the best game viewing: thin bush, animals at the water, chilly mornings on the vehicle and warm, clear days.
April to May and September to October
Temperate with little rain, the shoulder months regulars choose.
November to March
Green season: hot and humid with afternoon storms, newborn animals, the best birding and quieter lodges.
Frequently asked
How do we get to Kapama Karula?
By scheduled flight to Hoedspruit (Eastgate) Airport, about 15 minutes from the reserve, where the lodge transfer meets you; or by road from Johannesburg in five to six hours. Booked as part of your itinerary. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit (Eastgate) Airport (HDS), about 6 km in a straight line.
What is included in the rate at Kapama Karula?
Rates include accommodation, all meals, two game drives daily, teas and coffees, 15% vat, twice daily housekeeping service, transfer to and from the airstrip. Your consultant confirms the exact inclusions for your dates in writing.
What activities does Kapama Karula offer?
Game Drives, Game Walks, Swimming, Game Viewing, Boma Dinners, Bird Watching, Rhino Tracking, High Tea. Availability depends on the season; your consultant advises for your dates.
What accommodation is there at Kapama Karula?
2 room types: Superior Villa, Superior Family Villa.
Are children welcome at Kapama Karula?
Yes. Kapama Karula has two Superior Family Villas for two adults and two children. Your consultant confirms minimum ages for game drives for your party before you book.
Is the Kapama Private Game Reserve a malaria area?
Kapama and the Greater Kruger are a low-risk malaria area. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about prophylaxis before you travel; the risk is lowest in the dry winter months.
When is the best time to visit?
May to September is the dry season, when the bush thins out, surface water shrinks and animals concentrate at the rivers and waterholes; it is peak game viewing. October to April is green and hot, with newborn animals, the best birding and quieter lodges.
How much does a stay at Kapama Karula cost?
From R32,500 pp / night sharing, from the lodge's contracted rate sheet in South African rand. The exact rate for your dates is confirmed in writing, with no booking fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in 1:00 PM; check-out 10:00 AM. Flights and transfers are timed around these by your consultant.
Who am I booking with?
With African Safari Group, which markets and sells Kapama Karula in partnership with the lodge. Your consultant, your written quote, your payment and your support before, during and after the trip are all with African Safari Group.
Kapama Karula radiates calm and embodies the pinnacle of five-star safari accommodation.
What guests say about Kapama Karula
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Why book Kapama Karula with African Safari Group
Consultation-led, with the lodge’s contracted rate. One specialist, one written quote, no booking fees.
Expert, local advice
Consultants based in Cape Town who know the Kapama Private Game Reserve, its seasons and its transfers first-hand.
Best price guarantee
Contracted rates at Kapama Karula — you won’t find a better price for the same stay.
Support before, during and after
Your consultant stays with you from the first quote to the flight home, and is reachable while you travel.
No booking fees
Our advice and planning cost you nothing; there is no booking fee, ever.
Full service — flights and transfers
International flights, connecting flights and every transfer arranged in one itinerary, so nothing falls between the gaps.
One consultant, start to finish
A named specialist owns your booking from enquiry to return — no hand-offs between departments.
Booking Kapama Karula with us
Is this the lodge's own website?
No. This site is run by African Safari Group, which markets Kapama Karula in partnership with the lodge. You enquire and book with African Safari Group.
Why enquire through African Safari Group?
One safari specialist plans your whole trip, books the flights and transfers with the stay, and stays with you until you are home. There is no booking fee.
What happens after I enquire?
A named safari specialist checks availability for your dates and sends a written quote, within 15 minutes in working hours. Nothing is paid until you have it in writing.
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