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ABOUT KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP

The beautiful Kapama Southern Camp is situated in the southern-most section of the Kapama Private Game reserve. Stellar accommodation and warm hospitality make this luxury Kruger safari lodge one of the prime bush destinations in South Africa.

The decor is contemporary, understated and inspired by the natural surrounds, but ooze luxury and sophistication. Here indulgence takes the form of understated elegance, and your own ranger, tracker and butler will ensure that your safari experience is truly memorable.

Spanning 13 000 hectares of pristine African wilderness, the Kapama Private Game Reserve is situated near Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

This pristine reserve is home to a spectacular array of wildlife species, including Africa’s Big Five – elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo and leopard. Here, more than 40 mammal species thrive in their natural habitat.

The reserve also boasts more than 350 bird species, making it a true haven for avid birders.

Experience and knowledgeable rangers and trackers accompany visitors into the heart of the African bush during daily safaris and bushwalks. With a wide variety of habitats to explore, such as savanna and riverine forests, guests can look forward to exciting and once-in-a lifetime encounters with spectacular wildlife species.

To create the best experience possible for guests, Kapama now also boasts a private aeroplane and airstrip to receive guests travelling directly from Johannesburg or Cape Town, as well as a courtesy transfer service from Eastgate Airport.

 

CUISINE

Expert chefs apply their trade skilfully to create cuisine that is of the highest standard and guaranteed to appeal to all tastes.

Boasting distinct African flavours and tastes, dishes are paired to prime vintages from the wine cellar, creating a culinary feast of the palate.

Scrumptious breakfasts and light lunches are served in the elegant, open-sided dining room with the wine cellar as the room’s focal point. Dinners can be enjoyed in the open-air boma under the vast African sky. The friendly chefs will even conjure up cuisine right in front of the guests over the open fire, in true African style.

Guest can also opt for romantic bush dinners or even request an intimate dinner in the privacy of their suite.

Delectable treats accompany the afternoon high teas, satisfying the sweet palate.

The lodge caters to a wide variety of dietary preferences.

 

KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP ACCOMMODATION

Decorated in warm earthy tones, all the luxury suites at Southern Camp boast modern amenities and pristine views of the busy waterhole and surrounding bush.

 

Standard suites

All 15 standard suites all have en-suite bathrooms with huge windows to enjoy the surrounding scenery and birdlife. Air conditioning, minibars and tea and coffee stations are standard in all suites of this five-star safari accommodation. Private patios offer the opportunity to enjoy relaxing sundowners, while game watching at the same time.

 

Southern Camp Luxury Villa

Kapama Southern Camp luxury villas all have their own private deck with plunge pool, en-suite bathroom with tub and in- and outside showers, large minibar, espresso machine and a romantic fireplace that opens to the bath and bedroom. It boasts beautiful views of the surrounds. The opulent and airy spaces allow a cool breeze to pull through, and there is loads of room to stretch out and relax in.

 

Southern Camp Luxury Family Villa

To accommodate families, Southern Camp offers 3 family villas which includes a Luxury Villa with a lap pool, complete with a separate connected bedroom for children. Each suite features en-suite bathrooms with shower, double vanity and outside patio, as well as air-conditioning for added comfort. For peace of mind, there’s an electronic safe for your valuables, and for our guests from abroad, international plugs for convenience.

 

Kapama Southern Camp Suite Facilities

• Air-conditioning

• Lounge area

• Balcony / deck

• En-suite bathrooms with tub and showers

• Dressing gowns

• Hairdryer

• Pure cotton linen

• Mosquito nets

• Fireplace

• Minibar

• International plugs

• Safe

• Plunge pool (luxury villas)

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• Tea /coffee-making facilities.

 

KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Main Lodge

The lodge is styled in a contemporary safari theme where earthy tones and understated splendour create tranquil spaces for superior relaxation.

Facilities include an opulent lounge with rich furnishings, and a open-sided dining area with an imposing high-peaked roof. The living areas open up onto a wooden deck with superb views of the waterhole which sees a continuous flow of wildlife during the day. The wine cellar, with its frameless glass, is a vocal point in the lounge.

The deck pool, dotted with ivory umbrellas, is the perfect venue to soak up the tranquillity of the bush and watch the animals at play. The lodge also boasts a bar, spa, boutique shop and business centre, and has complimentary Wi-Fi.

 

Kapama Southern Camp Main Lodge Facilities

• Lounge

• Dining room

• Deck with pool

• Bar

• Boma

• Wine cellar

• Spa

• Gym

• Boutique shop

• Business centre

 

Kapama Southern Camp Services

• 24-Hour security

• Mobile connectivity

• Laundry service

• Secure parking

• Conference facility

• Room service

• Complimentary Internet access

• Babysitting service

• Private vehicle available

• Card facility.

• Shuttle service.

 

KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP ACTIVITIES

Game drives

As the reserve is a Big Five haven, guests can look forward to sightings of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and even the elusive leopard, during early morning and late afternoon game drives in open safari vehicles. Smaller mammals such as the African wild dog and a variety of civets, as well as a wealth of bird species, also provide for stellar sightings.

The wake-up call for the morning safari drive will sound at dusk. Watching the bush wake up at the first rays of the sun, is a thrilling experience, as the animals are most active during this time of day. Your ranger will stop at a scenic spot en-route where you can indulge in some treats. Upon your return a scrumptious breakfast will await.

After enjoying a pleasant high tea with scrumptious delicacies, you will head out into the bush again. As the temperature cools down the animals start preparing for the onset of darkness. You can enjoy the magic of an African sunset, cocktail in hand.

Then it is time to search for nocturnal animals with the spotlight, an activity guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping. Upon your return to camp your will have plenty of stories to share around the fire in the open-air boma while enjoying a scrumptious dinner.

 

Bushwalks

For the more active and adventurous, a bushwalk offers the opportunity to experience the African wilderness up close.

Guided by an armed and experienced ranger, guests can enjoy an intimate encounter with nature and its wildlife which will involve all their senses, and leave them with a renewed appreciation of the wonders of the universe.

Interesting facts such as how to track an animal by its spoor, how to tell animal tracks apart, and the messages contained in animal dung, just to name but a few, will leave participants in awe.

Bushwalks take place in the early morning before the heat sets in.

 

Birdwatching

Avid birders will delight in the more than 350 species recorded on the reserve. Expect sightings of the coqui francolin, lilac-breasted roller, purple-crested turaco, secretary bird, and the southern ground hornbill, to name but a few. The field guides are experts in ornithology in their own right.

 

Romantic sleep-out platform

Sleeping in the open air on the reserve, elevated high above the ground under the African night sky, is a uniquely romantic experience. A raised platform is evocatively furnished with an oversized bed festooned in white linen and billowing mosquito netting. It’s completely safe, while being surrounded by only wilderness and wildlife.

The platform and luxury bathroom underneath are both animal-proof, but both a two-way radio and cellular phone are supplied for additional peace of mind. With a flush toilet, shower and his- and-hers basins, the bathroom has caters for your creature comforts.

This experience is guaranteed to take your breath away.

 

Elephant interaction

The elephant interaction offered by Kapama, is a unique opportunity for guests to get extremely close to the world’s largest land animals. This activity offers visitors the chance to learn about African elephants, both wild and habituated, as they interact and feed these gentle giants.

Guests will visit an elephant sanctuary where they will enjoy close interaction with Africa’s giants, and even be able to touch them and feed them delicious treats.

The interaction allows you to observe these animals in their natural environment as they peacefully go about their daily routine. Listen to amusing anecdotes about each individual elephant, each with their own quirks and antics.

The 90-minute elephant interaction includes a coffee- and tea break with biscuits. For some, this up-close interaction is a life-changing experience, but for everyone it is a truly unforgettable encounter.

 

Wellness

Surrounded by stillness and sweeping bushveld, the Kapama Wellness Centre takes safari spa treatments to new heights. Considered one of the finest safari spas in Africa, the six sumptuous treatment rooms are arranged around a generous central lap pool that evokes a sense of calm.

Highly trained and experienced beauty therapists remain abreast of global treatment trends, while giving them a uniquely African twist.

Alternatively, if you’d like to work up a sweat, the state-of-the-art mini gym is fully equipped. There is both cardio- and weight-lifting equipment, depending on if you want to tone or build muscle. What is guaranteed is that a visit to the Wellness Centre will energise and uplift you for the day.

 

Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species

To see rare wildlife up close, take a late morning trip – after the game drive and breakfast – to the nearby Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species. Here cheetah, wild dog, serval, caracal and various other species are rehabilitated and can be safely viewed up close.

An educational video is shown as part of the tour and showcases the different projects undertaken by the centre. It’s followed by a guided tour to view cheetah and other fascinating wildlife. Guests will be accompanied by a Kapama Southern Camp ranger.

 

Kapama photographic workshops

Kapama Private Game Reserve is delighted to host world-class photographic workshops by a leading South African wildlife photographer – hands-on in the African bush. Hosted by professional wildlife photographer Albie Venter, the workshop is aimed at novice and intermediate photographers. It also aims to bring together like-minded people who enjoy both nature and photography. During the workshop, you will learn everything from operating a camera to how to compose and spot evocative photographs. You will also be able to put your newly acquired knowledge into action, and hone your skills during private game drives through the bush. This photographic can be customised for any number of days. Kapama is happy to quote on and accommodate specific guest requirements. Weddings

* Workshops must be pre-booked at additional cost

 

Weddings

Saying “I do” in this magnificent wilderness with the wildlife as witnesses, is the utmost wedding experience. Giving the personal nature of this life-changing event, Southern Camp offers a choice of romantic venues for your special day. Your wedding will be tailored to surpass your wildest dreams. Feel free to contact the lodge for more information on its wedding packages.

 

KAPAMA SOUTHERN CAMP LOCATION

Kapama Private Game Reserve occupies a vast area between the northern Drakensberg mountains and the Greater Kruger National Park, in the north-east of South Africa. It spans 13 000 hectares of the magnificent South African bushveld, teeming with wildlife, yet is ideally situated to receive fly-in guests of scheduled flights from the nearby Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit.

The Eastgate Airport, also known as Hoedspruit Airport, is just 10 minutes’ drive from the reserve entrance, and Kapama River Lodge offers complimentary transfers in open game-viewing vehicles directly to the lodge.