Greater Kruger South Africa

Kapama Game Reserve

Kapama Private Game Reserve is an African Eden. Sweeping across 13 000 hectares of savannah and riverine forest. The reserve represents a piece of Africa as it used to be. With the mighty Drakensberg Mountains in the distance and the iconic Kruger National Park to the east, Kapama has the finest wildlife safari offerings for the enjoyment of guests.

As part of the greater Kruger area, vast herds of buffalo, elephant, antelope and plenty of predators call Kapama home. The reserve is a slice of paradise, far removed from the madding crowd. It is a place of renewal as you connect with the natural world.

• Malaria area
• Big 5
• Location
  Greater Kruger Limpopo South Africa

• Transport
  Eastgate airport transfers included

• Duration
  2 nights minimum

• Includes
  Full board, game drives and activities

Rise and shine as your day starts very early with tea, coffee and rusks.    

• We head out at first light. While seeing big game is always exhilarating, there are many other smaller species that are also captivating, and birding enthusiasts will be delighted at the numerous species of birds recorded on the reserve
• Halfway through the game drive, we’ll stop to reflect and relax as we enjoy some hot drinks The iconic Big 5 can be sighted roaming Kapama as can 40 other mammal species and 350 different types of birds    

• Return to the lodge for a full breakfast

• You’re likely to see wildlife around the lodge throughout the day – antelope and vervet monkeys are frequent visitors and spotting one of the Big 5 as your relax around the pool is not uncommon

• Lunch will be served

• Enjoy a decadent high tea before heading out with your ranger and tracker for the afternoon game drive. You’ll have a chance to stretch your legs and enjoy a sundowner as you watch the sun disappear over the distant peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains

• As darkness falls, the nocturnal animals of the bush come out. A variety of completely different species can be seen on the night drive back to the lodge.

• Arrive at the lodge with time to freshen up before enjoying a sumptuous dinner under the stars

Spectacular Limpopo

Situated in Limpopo Province, an area renowned for its wildlife and superb safari destinations, Kapama occupies a vast area between South Africa’s northern Drakensberg Mountains and the greater Kruger National Park. Adjacent to Kapama, Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport is ideally located to receive guests flying to Kapama on scheduled flights from both Johannesburg and Cape Town. Kapama offers courtesy transfers in open game viewing vehicles from Eastgate Airport, 10 minutes away. Apex Shark Expeditions will assist you with flight reservations.

Luxury So Decadent

Kapama River Lodge

The majestic northern Drakensberg Mountains form the backdrop to the 64-suite Kapama River Lodge, which is positioned along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River. Glass stack doors open onto the rim-flow pool to create an al fresco experience. The pool is also a prime vantage point for game viewing. A small, permanent waterhole lies just beyond the perimeter of River Lodge spotting some of the Big 5, cocktail in hand, is quite common. In winter, a double-sided fireplace makes for a cosy spotting site.

Kapama Buffalo Camp

Reminiscent of a traditional African safari camp from a bygone era, Buffalo Camp offers the ultimate luxurious tented accommodation experience. Built from natural stone and wood, the luxury game lodge matches the traditional with the contemporary.
The 10 spacious suites 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 in the shade of tall trees and a seasonal river flows below.

Kapama Southern Camp

Southern Camp is situated in the south of the reserve. It offers luxury game lodge accommodation, warm hospitality and friendly service in a tranquil setting. All 15 suites at Southern Camp have full en-suite bathrooms with picture windows to enjoy the surrounding scenery and birdlife – an ideal place to relax with a good book or soak up the surrounding scenery. The lounge and pool deck are excellent vantage spots from which to view game. Private patios offer the opportunity to enjoy relaxing sundowners, while game watching at the same time.

Game drive

Two daily game drives are offered across all of Kapama’s lodges at no additional cost. Guests can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species as professional trackers guide each game drive. Seeing lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo is certainly a possibility over a two-day safari in Kapama Private Game Reserve

Bush walks

Feel Africa underfoot on a guided bush walk with a highly trained game ranger. The experience offers an intimate encounter with nature. The rangers will teach guests to track wildlife in the traditional way, using animal footprints and scat. Large and dangerous animals are avoided on walks. There is no extra charge to do this activity.

Cuisine

All cuisine at Kapama is prepared using fresh seasonal ingredients and herbs grown in the lodge gardens. Traditional South African dishes and accompaniments, such as mealie pap (African-style polenta) and chakalaka (a hot, spicy relish) give you a taste of real Africa. Menus include warthog stew, kudu casserole, impala sausages and oxtail curry. Vegetarians, vegans and various other dietary requirements are easily catered for. All meals are included in the cost.

Includes

• Complimentary road transfers between Kapama and Eastgate Airport
• Two game drives daily in open-air safari vehicles, accompanied by experienced rangers and expert trackers
• 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 teatime snacks