Kapama Karula

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Luxury
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Riverside sanctuary with lazy river

African wildlife roams beyond the lodge's luxurious pool and lazy river. After game drives, guests retreat to the Wellness Centre for rejuvenating treatments. Evenings feature gourmet meals before returning to individually decorated rooms with private plunge pools.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
The current price is ￥505,186
￥580,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are large windows providing a view of the outdoors.

Superior Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large window, a round table, a bathtub, a sofa, and a bed.

Family Villa

  • River view
  • 170 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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1380, Limpopo, Hoedspruit, R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area

What's nearby

  • A dirt path with a lion walking away from the camera.
    Selati Nature Reserve
    27 min drive - 11.8 km
  • A leopard resting on a tree branch.
    Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    55 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    42 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    45 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Ehlanzeni Collage
    59 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • klaserie one stop
    31 min drive
  • Xitsumbeni Restaurant
    25 min drive
  • Kapama Lounge
    28 min drive
  • Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant
    17 min drive
  • Boma
    7 min walk

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 massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment 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 along with a lazy river, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
    • A banquet hall, a front-desk safe, 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 coffee/tea makers

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

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  • Spa
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￥263,596 total
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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 Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama Karula on Oct 26, 2026 start from ￥505,186, 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?

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?

Located on a river, this family-friendly lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Nyani Cultural Village, Selati Nature Reserve, and Kapama Private Nature Reserve. Mafunyani Cultural Village is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Kapama Karula Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Your car been washed for free before departure was exceptional . The villas were exceptionally beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lodge exceptionnel plus belle endroit au monde que nous avons visite wow
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Nada a desejar comparado aos melhores hotéis do mundo!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Hotel Maravilhoso!

Hotel maravilhoso na Reserva Kapama, serviço impecável, esperava mais do Safari.
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10/10 Excellent

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SAFARI PERFEITO

Quarto muito lindo, piscina exclusiva, comida excelente, funcionários atenciosos e cordiais. fantástico
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10/10 Excellent

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Muy agradable

Muy bueno, se esmeran en atenderlo a uno. En los safaris lo explican todo., las habitaciones muy buenas.
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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