Kapama Karula

5.0 star property
Riverside lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Superior Villa | Outdoor pool
Superior Villa
Superior Villa
Superior Villa | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$6,270
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Explore the area

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R40 Kapama Private Game Reserve, National Kruger Park Area, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Villa

Highlights

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

Family Villa

Highlights

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

About the area

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 34 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 42 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 46 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Mafunyani Cultural Village - 54 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 57 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kapama Karula

Riverside lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Kapama Karula is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Kapama Karula offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A fitness centre, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Kapama Karula. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available on request). Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star lodge.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Kapama Karula offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and private plunge pools. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and free minibar items. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include iPod docking stations and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Kapama Wellness Centre has 5 treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

National rating

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

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

Is parking available at Kapama Karula?

Yep, Kapama Karula has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Kapama Karula?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kapama Karula on 10 Nov 2025 start from NZ$6,270.01, including 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 there a spa on site at Kapama Karula?

Yep, Kapama Wellness Centre is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Kapama Karula have a pool?

Kapama Karula has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Kapama Karula have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What makes Kapama Karula a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as private plunge pools and deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kapama Karula.

Is Kapama Karula family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare, a lazy river and laundry facilities, it's no surprise that Kapama Karula is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Kapama Karula?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths and private pools in the guestrooms.

Does Kapama Karula serve breakfast?

Sure does, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kapama Karula?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kapama Karula?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kapama Karula?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kapama Karula?

No, pets are not allowed.