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Kapama Karula

Kapama, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Kapama·Info checked October 2026

Karula is Kapama's most exclusive lodge: 12 villas above the Klaserie River, each with a heated pool. The rate includes meals, drinks, two activities a day, bush walks and the wellness area; family villas include a private vehicle.

Heated pool in every villa
Private vehicle in family villas
Kids' programme
Wellness area
Accommodation10 superior villas and 2 family villas, each with a heated pool, above the Klaserie River
OperatorKapama
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Kapama; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
SpaPrivate poolKids' programme

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Airport or airstrip transfers are included
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Private or plunge pools
  • Children's programme

Things to consider

  • Conservation levy on top: €211 for your group
  • Among the pricier Kapama lodges for your dates
  • Fenced reserve, not part of the open Greater Kruger system
  • Exact location not published by our sources

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

10 superior villas and 2 family villas, each with a heated pool, above the Klaserie River. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Jul – 19 Dec 20261 Jul 2026 – 19 Dec 2026R40,000€2,166
Festive 202620 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027R45,000€2,436
5 Jan – 19 Dec 20275 Jan 2027 – 19 Dec 2027R42,000€2,274

All inclusive, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists lower offers for most dates). Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyR650 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included

Conservation levy R650 per person per night (Jul–Dec 2026); laundry extra.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Kapama Karula (Kapama, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Superior villa with heated pool

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Kapama

Kapama is a privately owned, fully fenced Big Five reserve next to Hoedspruit. It is not part of the open Greater Kruger system. Sources give its size as about 13,000 to 15,000 hectares.

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Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SafariBookings: Kapama). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa5 km
Exact location not published by our sources. The map shows the reserve.
Nearest scheduled airportHoedspruit Eastgate (HDS)
Straight-line distanceNot published
TransfersReturn transfers from Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport for scheduled flights are included.
AccessOn the Klaserie River in Kapama. Sources give one shared map point for all Kapama lodges, so we don't pin them individually.
CoordinatesNot published by our sources
ReserveKapama

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages; game drives from 6, walks from 16. Family villas come with a private vehicle. Kids' programme and babysitting.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€2,201 pp / night all-in€13,205 for 2 adults · 3 nights