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Kapama Karula

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

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Superior Villa | Outdoor pool | Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Villa | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead
Superior Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Superior Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe
Kapama Karula's all-inclusive luxury lodge sits riverside, offering exceptional wildlife viewing and rejuvenating treatments at the Wellness Centre. Guests enjoy delicious meals, a lazy river outdoor pool with sun loungers, a poolside bar, and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
Room

Spa

Kapama Wellness Centre has 5 treatment rooms. The lodge's spa offers hot stone massages as well as treatments such as body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Vichy shower

Room options

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Superior Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Villa

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe

Family Villa

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 34 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 42 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 46 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 54 min drive - 24.5 miles
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 57 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Xitsumbeni Restaurant - ‬25 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 body wrap, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure 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 front-desk safe
  • Wedding services, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
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 eco-friendly cleaning products

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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

Does Kapama Karula have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kapama Karula pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kapama Karula?

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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