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Kapama Karula

5.0 star property
Escape to a tranquil oasis by the river where safari adventures meet rejuvenating wellness treatments. Enjoy delicious meals by day then unwind with drinks under starry skies.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 969 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Villa

Family Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 1830 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 18 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 28 min drive
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 34 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 52 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Klaserie One Stop - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Boma - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kapama Lounge - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Kapama Karula

Luxury all-inclusive lodge by the river
Consider a stay at Kapama Karula and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and game and wildlife viewing. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body scrub, or a facial at Kapama Wellness Centre, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, babysitting (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Massage treatment rooms, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as private plunge pools and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like furnished patios and air conditioning.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and eco-friendly cleaning products

All-inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Lazy river
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Kapama Karula Hoedspruit
Kapama Karula Lodge Hoedspruit
Kapama Karula Lodge
Kapama Karula Hoedspruit
Kapama Karula Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Kapama Karula have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kapama Karula?

As of Feb 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama Karula on Mar 7, 2025 start from CA $3,623.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kapama Karula pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kapama Karula?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kapama Karula?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kapama Karula?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Kapama Karula provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 10:30 AM–2:30 PM on request.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kapama Karula?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive. Food and beverages are included (with some restrictions).

Where is Kapama Karula located?

This family-friendly Kapama Game Reserve lodge is located on a river, steps from Greater Kruger National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Nyani Cultural Village and Selati Nature Reserve. Mafunyani Cultural Village and Kapama Private Nature Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Kapama Karula Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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 !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Luxurious, tranquil surroundings, excellent food, outstanding game viewing, top notch spa facilities, well trained, attentive and knowledgeable staff all round.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Your car been washed for free before departure was exceptional . The villas were exceptionally beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

The villa
The villa
The villa
The airport transfer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Lodge exceptionnel plus belle endroit au monde que nous avons visite wow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Nada a desejar comparado aos melhores hotéis do mundo!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vivianne, Sao Paulo, Brasil

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Hotel Maravilhoso!
Hotel maravilhoso na Reserva Kapama, serviço impecável, esperava mais do Safari.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Odair

SAFARI PERFEITO
Quarto muito lindo, piscina exclusiva, comida excelente, funcionários atenciosos e cordiais. fantástico
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto, Guatemala

Muy agradable
Muy bueno, se esmeran en atenderlo a uno. En los safaris lo explican todo., las habitaciones muy buenas.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.