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.
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
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- Kapama Private Game Reserve
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All you need to know
Intro
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 is 3 nights
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
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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