Kapama Karula | The Safari Awards

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Kapama Karula

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Kapama Karula Villa

- Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kapama Karula Villa

- Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kapama Karula

- Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kapama Karula

- Kapama Private Game Reserve

Kapama Karula Villa

- Kapama Private Game Reserve

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Intro

With its light, airy, open spaces and views from every angle, Karula is truly the pride of Kapama as our flagship lodge. Each of our glass-wrapped villas has its own outside deck area, a full-sized heated pool and loungers to relax in as you take in the views. Effortlessly elegant and stylish, Karula has the power to steal the breath of even the most seasoned traveller.

Highlights

- Fully inclusive of all drinks and meals as well as Hoedspruit airport transfers

- Award-winning Spa and Wellness Centre including gym

- Fine dining experience

- Private game vehicle included with all family villas

- Big Five Private Reserve offering 2 daily game drives

Safaris

- 2 Daily game drives in a Big Five Private Reserve

Wildlife

- Big Five Reserve

- Over 350 bird species

- Over 40 mammal species

Quick Facts

Average Stay

- Average stay is 3 nights

Average Price

2025 Off-peak average rate per person sharing: R30,000 Incl VAT.                                    excl Conservation levy 

2025 Peak season average rate per person sharing: R36,000 Incl Vat.                       excl Conservation levy

Child Policy

Children 6 years an older allowed on game drives

Children  under 12 years sharing with 2 adults - 50% of per person sharing rate

Children older than 12 - 100% of the per person sharing rat

Accommodation

10 superior luxury villas feature wrap-around glass sliding doors that open onto an outside deck area with stunning views of the Klaserie River.

2 superior luxury family villas have expansive open-plan living rooms, private deck, heated swimming pool as well as second en-suite bedroom

Accolades

- Conde Nast Johansens Award for Excellence 2020 & 2023 -  Best Small & Exclusive Property Asia, Africa, Indian Ocean & Middle East

- 2019 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards ™ - Best Safari Spa in Africa, Best Health & Wellness Spa in Africa, Best Game Lodge Spa on a Global Level.

- TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards - Top 25 Small Hotels in South Africa; Top 25 Luxury Hotels in South Africa; and Top 25 Hotels for Service in South Africa.

Season

Off Peak Season - 5th January - 19th December

Peak Season - 20th December - 4th January

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Best Family Safari Experience

Family Villas with private vehicle are amazing

22-01-2026 @ 8:34am
Most Romantic Safari Property

Perfect for honeymoon

22-01-2026 @ 8:34am
Best Safari Spa

Best spa in the safari industry

22-01-2026 @ 8:34am

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