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Kapama Karula

Limpopo · South Africa

R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve National Kruger PaView location

10.0/10Excellent18 Reviews
Cleanliness10.0/1010.0
Service10.0/1010.0
Comfort10.0/1010.0
Condition10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
Amenities10.0/1010.0
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About Kapama Karula

Located in Hoedspruit, Kapama Karula is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Kapama Game Reserve and Nyani Cultural Village. This 5-star lodge is 21 mi (33. 8 km) from Manyeleti Game Reserve and 7 mi (11. 3 km) from Thornybush Game Reserve.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a lazy river. This lodge also features babysitting/childcare (surcharge) and wedding services.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request). Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours).

Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools.

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Rooms have private furnished patios. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

This all-inclusive lodge is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Nyani Cultural Village and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Selati Nature Reserve. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring private pools. Rooms have private furnished patios.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    Afrikaans

    English

Nearby attractions

Nyani Cultural Village 9 km / 5.6 mi
Selati Nature Reserve 13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Kapama Private Nature Reserve 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Mafunyani Cultural Village 18.8 km / 11.7 mi
Acornhoek Plaza 21.8 km / 13.6 mi
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate 22.5 km / 14 mi
Tintswalo Hospital 22.7 km / 14.1 mi
Timbavati Private Nature Reserve 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Ehlanzeni Collage 24.6 km / 15.3 mi
Drakensig Golf Course 26.8 km / 16.6 mi
Madrid Game Farm 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
Umhlametsi Game Reserve 34 km / 21.1 mi
Zebra Dam 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
Kolgans Dam 37.2 km / 23.1 mi
Orpen Gate 44.7 km / 27.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • lodge
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Babysitting service
  • Hotel safe
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
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  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • Spa treatments
  • Breakfast
  • Fitness
Upon availability

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  • VILLA SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDVILLA • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDVIL.QN-SU

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    VILLA SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
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    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.QN-SU

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  • VILLA TWO QUEEN BEDSVILLA • TWO QUEEN BEDSVIL.2Q

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    VILLA TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.2Q

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  • VILLA LUXURYVILLA • LUXURYVIL.LX

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    VILLA LUXURY

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
    Room type
    VILLA
    View / characteristic
    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: VIL.LX

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  • Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX

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    Room LUXURY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
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    LUXURY

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.LX

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Kapama Karula

10.0
Excellent
18 Reviews
Cleanliness
10.0 /10
Service
10.0 /10
Comfort
10.0 /10
Condition
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
10.0 /10
13 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Luxurious, tranquil surroundings, excellent food, outstanding game viewing, top notch spa facilities, well trained, attentive and knowledgeable staff all round.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2021
Verified traveler
Your car been washed for free before departure was exceptional . The villas were exceptionally beautiful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2020
Stefanos

We'd Definitely Come Back!

Exceptional modern/contemporary Villas (a welcome relief from the traditional!) with great space, views and amenities. Fantastic game viewing!
Staff were generally very attentive and polite, and the game-drive ranger & tracker were exceptional!
Contemporary “high-quality” meals & interesting menu options, from a knowledgeable chef, with generally particularly good quality of produce and preparation, and with high regard by the staff on any individual food requests. An exception was the traditional 'boma' night, when compared to other similar or even lower rated/priced lodges, with tough \"over-sauced/marinated\" lamb chops, and an inconsistency in the Eland loin (pieces were either tender (just right), or inedible, tough and chewy). We were also surprised by the absence of traditional stews we have become accustomed to on such evenings, e.g. oxtail, lamb & beef stew, etc. Also, the prawns offered on one of the evenings were pasty & soft.
Last observation we'd like to share, was the lack/inconsistency of the “little things” of such an up-market lodge; specifically: Morning game drives - the absence of, [1] food selection (not even fruit or some porridge, muffins, etc) before the early-morning game drives, [2] napkins and cutlery with which to cut the croissants (the only item offered 3 days in a row) in order to fill with the offered grated cheese, and [3] the absence juices or water, other than coffee. Game drive snacks were also boring and repetitive.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2019
hina

Outstanding in every way

One of the finest resorts I have stayed at in Africa. Luxury factor was a ten on ten. The service was impeccable, spa services outstanding. The food was high end and gourmet qaulity, albeit a little limited choice wise.
There are 12 individual bungalow style residences, each beautifully decorated and with every possible luxury amenity. Plan on spending a lot of time in your own individual space.
Each and every person on the property provided outstanding service, so much so that I felt like rewarding every individual for service above and beyond what was expected.
Safety and security was excellent, organisation as well as execution of all activities spot on.
Highly recommended for a couple looking for luxury and impeccable service
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

Exceptional safari experience!

Kapama Karula exceeded our expectations in a significant way! The photos online do not do justice to the beautiful rooms, common areas and safari experience. My husband and I stayed there last week for our honeymoon and were truly amazed at the quality of service, the cleanliness and especially the food. The food quality was 5 star + and we were very impressed with the range of choices for the meals. Aside from the accommodations, the safari drives were fantastic. We always had the same ranger and spotter (always the two of them) and they did an excellent job at explaining the different animals and their behaviors. We saw lions, zebras, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, nyalas, buffalo, elephants and birds. Overall, it was a dream come true and I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for an exciting and luxurious safari getaway.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2021
Brayan

Muito além das expectativas

Simplesmente incrível !!! Melhor experiência de hotel na vida! Tudo muito acima das expectativas ! Compramos sistema all inclusive mas nem imaginamos os pratos serem escolhidos e parecia feito por chefs, o menu mudava todo dia porém podia pedir o que quisesse que faziam, sobre instalações tudo perfeito, limpo, organizado e pessoal super cordial, simpáticos e prestativos !!!
Nota 11 para o Safari e os 2 que dirigia e acompanhava pois fizeram tudo para que tivéssemos a melhor experiência e tivemos !!!!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2019
Louise
Lodge exceptionnel plus belle endroit au monde que nous avons visite wow
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Nada a desejar comparado aos melhores hotéis do mundo!!
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2018
Vivianne
Os 4 dias que passamos no Kapama foram surpreendentes! A estrutura do hotel, a comida, os safaris, o atendimento muito atencioso e educado de cada um dos funcionários nos deixou ótimas lembranças das quais guardaremos com saudades até a próxima oportunidade. Super recomendamos!
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2017
Livia

Maravilhoso!

Uma experiência incrível do início ao fim. Hotel intimista, com poucos hóspedes, atendimento personalizado. Staff muito gentil e sempre pronto para nos atender. Excelente qualidade das bebidas com o preço incluso na diária. Não poderia ter sido melhor.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Mar 2017
Verified traveler

Hotel Maravilhoso!

Hotel maravilhoso na Reserva Kapama, serviço impecável, esperava mais do Safari.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Dec 2016
Odair

SAFARI PERFEITO

Quarto muito lindo, piscina exclusiva, comida excelente, funcionários atenciosos e cordiais. fantástico
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2016
Gilberto

Muy agradable

Muy bueno, se esmeran en atenderlo a uno. En los safaris lo explican todo., las habitaciones muy buenas.

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Kapama Karula
R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve National Kruger Pa, Hoedspruit, South Africa

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