Walking safaris
Guided bush walks are included for guests aged 16 and over. Participation depends on fitness and the lodge manager or trail guide.
Kapama Karula
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaLodge
Ultra-luxury · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, Selected local and premium drinks and 3 more
12 rooms
Superior Villa, Superior Family Villa
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air or road
about 10 km from Hoedspruit airport (HDS)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$3,430
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Kapama Karula
Riverside villas with private heated pools, guided safaris and a spa in Kapama Private Game Reserve.
“Flagship luxury lodge suits guests prioritizing privacy; riverside villas with heated pools and award-winning wellness centre define experience.”
Best for
Families
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay 4, pay 3 in a Superior Luxury Villa for travel 1 July to 19 December 2026 or 5 January to 19 December 2027. Book directly at standard rates; new bookings only and not combinable with other offers.
Included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Selected local and premium drinks
- Two daily safaris
- Guided bush walk
- Hoedspruit Airport transfers
- Game drives
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Park fees
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Library
- Bar
- Viewing deck
- Restaurant
- Boma
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Air-conditioning
- Private plunge pool
- Private deck
- Mini bar
- In-room WiFi
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Superior Villa10 at the property · Private deck, Private heated pool, Indoor and outdoor showers, Mini bar, Nespresso machine, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi
- Superior Family Villa2 at the property · sleeps 2 adults and 2 children · Second en-suite bedroom; children under 12 · Private deck, Private heated swimming pool, Two en-suite bedrooms, Mini bar, Air-conditioning, In-room WiFi
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air or road · about 10 km from Hoedspruit airport (HDS)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
Families
Children and game drives
Children of all ages can stay. Scheduled shared game drives are for guests aged six and over, at the guide’s discretion. Children up to 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Under-sixes can join scheduled drives only with a pre-booked, paid private vehicle, subject to availability; a separate bush bumble safari is also offered.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Dry season, best game viewing
- May: Dry season, best game viewing
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Dry season, best game viewing
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.