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Kapama Karula

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Superior Villa | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
The current price is AU$4,885
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Explore the area

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ā€Ŗ28 min driveā€¬
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ā€Ŗ34 min driveā€¬
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ā€Ŗ52 min driveā€¬
  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ā€Ŗ47 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Superior Villa

Superior Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 90 sq m
  • 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 cots/infant beds
  • 170 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The price is AU$2,710
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About the area

What's nearby

  • Nyani Cultural Village - 18 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 28 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 34 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 52 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Jessica the Hippo - 82 min drive - 59.3 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖKlaserie One Stop - ā€¬30 min drive
  • ā€ŖBoma - ā€¬7 min walk
  • ā€ŖKapama Lounge - ā€¬28 min drive

About this property

Kapama Karula

All-inclusive lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Kapama Karula is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Kapama Karula offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Kapama Karula. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star lodge.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Kapama Karula offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Kapama Wellness Centre has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return 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 centre
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) ā€“ South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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

Is parking available at Kapama Karula?

Yep, Kapama Karula has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Kapama Karula?

As of 14 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama Karula on 15 Mar 2025 start from AU$4,884.76, including 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 there a spa on site at Kapama Karula?

Yep, Kapama Wellness Centre is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Kapama Karula have a pool?

Kapama Karula has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Kapama Karula have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Kapama Karula a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kapama Karula.

Is Kapama Karula family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare, a lazy river and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Kapama Karula is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kapama Karula?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Kapama Karula serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kapama Karula?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kapama Karula?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kapama Karula?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kapama Karula?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stefanos

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 ā€œhigh-qualityā€ 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 ā€œlittle thingsā€ 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

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The villa
The villa
The villa
The airport transfer
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

hina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 Excellent

Brayan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito alƩm das expectativas
Simplesmente incrĆ­vel !!! Melhor experiĆŖncia 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 porĆ©m podia pedir o que quisesse que faziam, sobre instalaƧƵes tudo perfeito, limpo, organizado e pessoal super cordial, simpĆ”ticos e prestativos !!! Nota 11 para o Safari e os 2 que dirigia e acompanhava pois fizeram tudo para que tivĆ©ssemos a melhor experiĆŖncia e tivemos !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lodge exceptionnel plus belle endroit au monde que nous avons visite wow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nada a desejar comparado aos melhores hotƩis do mundo!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vivianne, Sao Paulo, Brasil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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 funcionĆ”rios nos deixou Ć³timas lembranƧas das quais guardaremos com saudades atĆ© a prĆ³xima oportunidade. Super recomendamos!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Livia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maravilhoso!
Uma experiĆŖncia incrĆ­vel do inĆ­cio ao fim. Hotel intimista, com poucos hĆ³spedes, atendimento personalizado. Staff muito gentil e sempre pronto para nos atender. Excelente qualidade das bebidas com o preƧo incluso na diĆ”ria. NĆ£o poderia ter sido melhor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Maravilhoso!
Hotel maravilhoso na Reserva Kapama, serviƧo impecƔvel, esperava mais do Safari.

10/10 Excellent

Odair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
SAFARI PERFEITO
Quarto muito lindo, piscina exclusiva, comida excelente, funcionƔrios atenciosos e cordiais. fantƔstico

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto, Guatemala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy agradable
Muy bueno, se esmeran en atenderlo a uno. En los safaris lo explican todo., las habitaciones muy buenas.