Set on the banks of the perennial Klaserie River is the flagship five-star lodge of Kapama Game Reserve: Kapama Karula.
Meaning "place of peace", this ultra-luxurious and prestigious lodge exudes calmness and depicts the pinnacle of elegant safari accommodation, with wraparound views of the African bush enhancing the sense of tranquillity at this exclusive safari lodge.
Modern whitewashed wood and vast sections of glass, complemented by a neutral colour palette, give Kapama Karula a contemporary African feel.
The open-plan lounge and bar are spacious yet cosy, with skylights drawing in natural daylight and moonshine.
Alternatively, enjoy the African sunshine on the outside wooden deck, with views over the Klaserie River.
Spotting leopard from the Kapama Karula dining room is not uncommon.
There are two purpose-built superior suites for families. At 170m², these family suites have an open-plan living room, replete with fireplace, which flows into the master bedroom with its en-suite bathroom.
The second bedroom leads off the living room and can be accessed through an interleading door or its own entrance.
This children’s bedroom is also en-suite and is equipped with a flat-screen TV, selection of movies and a Wii game console.
All other amenities are included - from well-stocked minibars including a selection of wines and champagne, to Nespresso coffee machines, air conditioning, overhead fans, telephones, Wi-Fi and an iPod docking station.
Each family suite has a private outside deck and a large heated swimming pool for year-round swimming.
Kapama Karula has ten superior suites, each exquisitely decorated and with generous private space.
These suites measure at least 90m² each, with an opulent en-suite bathroom featuring indoor and outdoor showers, his and hers basins, and a bath.
Standard in each superior suite is a minibar stocked with a selection of fine wines and champagne, a Nespresso coffee machine, a lock-up safe, an international adaptor, a Wi-Fi connection and an iPod docking station.
For guest comfort and convenience, each suite has a telephone, overhead fan and air conditioning, as well as a gas-heated fireplace for cool winter nights.
The superior suites are wrapped by glass sliding doors, allowing seamless views over the Klaserie River.
Each suite has its own outside deck area, full-sized heated swimming pool and sun loungers for relaxation.
Evening dinners are traditionally served at a group table which includes your ranger and fellow game drive guests.
Usually dinners are served in the rustic outdoor boma, around a roaring open fire.
The group will end their game drive at a prearranged location to enjoy a private bush breakfast or dinner especially catered for them.
Private bush dinners are hosted around a roaring fire and encircled by lanterns, where diners will enjoy superb safari cuisine under open, star-spangled skies.
A romantic fireside dinner for two can be enjoyed in the library or at a secluded dining venue, with prior arrangement. This option ensures complete privacy.
Dedicated waiters will serve the private dinner guests exclusively. Luxury safari cuisine is always on the menu.
To find peace in paradise look no further than the ultra-luxurious Kapama Karula Lodge and Spa, where tranquillity resides.
Surrounded by glass, this stunning newly built spa has an intimate connection with the bushveld scenery. Impalas can often be seen grazing beyond the glistening glass. As the flagship spa, every aspect of the spectacular design and décor invites you to pamper yourself.
With four deluxe treatment rooms and a range of revitalising health and beauty treatments, this spa uses only the finest quality products including the South African-based Healing Earth range, Dermalogica, and Moor Spa facial products. You can choose between half-day packages, day packages and spa therapy packages.
A firm favourite is the Special Elements of Africa Treatment, the ultimate rejuvenating and relaxation experience. Lying on a heated slab, you can enjoy a full body exfoliation and the warmth of heated oils and hot stones, after which the horizontal showerheads are opened to massage the body.
The Pinotage Bliss Experience is well - blissful. A detox-vine-body-wrap soothes after a gentle Pinotage body buff. A marula milk or moor bath is followed by hydrotherapy which invigorates the mind, while massage jets increases blood circulation and eases muscle tension. A scalp massage and a Kapama marble footprint ritual completes the experience.
How about a soothing and hydrating all-over Royal Rasul Treatment with your choice of mud or body butter application? For a more exhilarating experience try the Vichy Shower, or waterfall massage.
For a body workout, the fitness centre is equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weight-lifting equipment from Technogym.
Enjoy a morning run or walk on the stylish Jog Forma treadmill, or cycle on the Wattbike, which has a real-feel ride to increase performance and endurance.
Kapama Karula offers free Wi-Fi, so you can use your Wattbike Hub app to analyse your workout data or connect to Strava, Zwift or The Sufferfest.
After working up a sweat, a 10-minute visit to the steam room can help relax joints and muscles, before sliding into the ice bath to help blood circulation.
After your treatments proceed to the relaxation area. A rectangular pool - with built-in loungers and underwater jets between each seat to rejuvenate the body - invites you to take a refreshing plunge. If you desire a little piece of this African haven to take home, then browse through the spa curio shop before returning to your luxurious suite feeling invigorated and relaxed.
Spa services include hot stone massage.
The luxury spa offers a range of health and beauty treatments in four deluxe treatment rooms.
The Pinotage Bliss Experience is well - blissful.
For a body workout, the fitness centre is equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and weight-lifting equipment, or you can run or walk on the treadmill or cycle on the Wattbike.
10-minute visit to the steam room can help relax joints and muscles, before sliding into the ice bath to help blood circulation.
A rectangular pool - with built-in loungers and underwater jets between each seat to rejuvenate the body - invites you to take a refreshing plunge.
A soothing and hydrating all-over Royal Rasul Treatment with your choice of mud or body butter application.
Lying on a heated slab, you can enjoy a full body exfoliation and the warmth of heated oils and hot stones, after which the horizontal showerheads are opened to massage the body.
In Kapama Private Game Reserve approximately 350 bird species can be seen in their natural environment.
Feel Africa underfoot on a guided bush walk with a highly trained game ranger.
You can also browse through the curio shop for those special gifts to take home.
The elephant interaction offered by Kapama, is a unique opportunity for guests to get extremely close to the world’s largest land animals.
Accompanied by a skilled ranger and tracker, guests can expect to encounter a diverse range of animal and bird species on game drives.
Here cheetah, wild dog, serval, caracal and various other species are rehabilitated and can be safely viewed from close range.
The giant candy-striped balloons lift off at first light and drift at the mercy of the wind for about an hour.
Kapama Private Game Reserve is home to over 40 different mammal species, including the most dangerous Big Five of elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros.
The multipurpose library is equipped with audio-visual equipment and two Internet stations with complimentary Wi-Fi for lodge guests wanting to connect to home.
World-class photographic training by a leading South African wildlife photographer - hands-on in the African bush.
The Kapama Romantic Sleep-out offers a million-star overnight experience. Sleeping in the open air on the reserve, elevated high above the ground under the African night sky, is a uniquely romantic experience.
While guests dine, they are entertained either by a traditional marimba band, or by a tribal dance group adept in Africa’s unique rhythmic dance sequences - a fitting accompaniment to an authentic dining experience.
A wedding in the wilds of Africa is a completely unique way to embark on married life. Each safari wedding at Kapama is a meticulously planned and coordinated event.
KAPAMA KARULA
R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve National Kruger Park Area Hoedspruit LimpopoSouth Africa