Kapama Nature Reserve is situated approximately 450 kilometeres from Johannesburg in the Northern Province of South Africa near the Drakensberg Mountains.
Kapama Nature Reserve borders the Eastern Border Of The Kruger National Park, one of South Africa's best know wildlife conservation areas and home to the Big Five Game that Africa is famous for.
Getting To Kapama Nature Reserve - The Blue Train
There are only a few great trains in the world and South Africa's renowned Blue Train is undoubtedly one of them. The Blue Train has always been synonymous with luxury, elegance and comfort. All suites have private bathrooms with marble floors, gold fittings and a choice of bath or shower. Meals are served on fine bone china with classic silver cutlery. Menus are prepared using the freshest ingredients according to the season and the areas through which the train travels, to introduce the guests to the best.
Getting To Kapama Nature Reserve - Flying In
Fly over the spectacular escarpment where the Highveld grasslands plunge 1000 metres to the Central Lowveld, over a series of breathtaking mountain passes to the most select wildlife destination in the untamed African bush - the Kapama Private Game Reserve.
South African Express Airways undertake daily scheduled flights between Eastgate Airport at Hoedspruit and Johannesburg International Airport, flying time is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes. As well as Eastgate Airport and Cape Town International Airport.
Air charters are available on request.
Private aircrafts are requested to contact Kapama or Eastgate Airport for more details.
Getting To Kapama Nature Reserve - Self-Drive Directions
Take either the N12 or the N4 from Johannesburg to Wittbank and Middelburg. Turn onto the R540 towards Belfast, Dullstroom and Lydenburg. Dullstroom is set on the highveld and is an ideal point for exploring the region.
The village has a quaint old-world atmosphere and is famous for its trout fishing. The many restaurant, small shops and art galleries make Dullstroom the ideal halfway stop on the way to Kapama Private Nature Reserve. From Lydenburg proceed on the R36 to Orighstad, through the Strydom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.
The scenic drive through Mpumalanga has awesome landscapes and unforgettable views. Drive up the mountain passes onto the escarpments and look down onto the wonders of the lowveld. At the Strydom Tunnel there are a number of stalls selling ethnic curios from the area.
At Hoedspruit, take the R40 to Klaserie.
For Kapama Lodge and Nyala House, continue on the R40 and turn left at the Eastgate Airport turn-off and continue for 15km. Turn right at the Geurnsey turn-off and continue on the gravel road for another 10 km. The Kapama Lodge entrance will be on your left-hand side.
For Buffalo Camp, continue on the R40 until you reach the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre then turn left towards the centre along the gravel road.
Kapama Nature Reserve Climate and Weather
Summer
Intense heat in the daytime and thunderstorms in the afternoon are experienced. Vegetation is dense and lush because the summer rains and newborn animals fill the bush. Summer is the best time for bird-watching.
Autumn
At the end of the summer rain period all the water holes are full. Temperatures begin to drop at night and a colour change takes place in the vegetation.
Winter
Daytime temperatures are pleasant and nights are chilly. Visibility in the bush is very good, making winter an excellent time for Big Five Game viewing.
Spring
The dull bush changes to a lively green vegetation at the start of the rainy season. Temperature are pleasant.
Areas Of Interest - Pilgrims Rest
There never was a more beautiful or romantic spot to have a gold rush than Pilgrims Rest. Pilgrims Rest was founded in 1873. This town was born during the excitement of an alluvial gold rush, is a most perfect example and as such, the entire place has been declared a National Monument.
It really is well worth a visit and you can see yourself in the genuine atmosphere of the old days, by staying overnight in the village.
Areas Of Interest - Bourke's Luck Potholes
The Blyde has a spectacular course. From
its source on the Berg it flows to meet the Treur. At this meeting
point, near the site of a once profitable gold mine known as Bourke's
Luck after its owner, Tom Bourk, there are extraordinary potholes
and rock formations.
Paths and footbridges take visitors to viewing
sites overlooking these formations. The river then plunges headlong
into a gigantic gorge. The scenery is sensational, with the river
some 800 meters below the summit.
Areas Of Interest - Fairyland of Waterfalls
The Lowveld Escarpment is ribboned with streams and laced with waterfalls, the loveliest of them near the mountain villages of Sabie and Graskop. Many are accessable only to hikers. At Sabie's northern edge are the Lone Creek, Horseshoe and Brindal Veil cascades.
A little to the north, the twin columns of the famed Mac-Mac Falls drop straight down into the magical pool far below. Near Graskop are Lisbon, Berlin and the New Chum Falls, which are easily reached by one of the area's several hiking trails.
Areas Of Interest - Kruger National Park
The Kruger National Park will always be regarded as the prototype of wildlife sanctuaries in Africa. Comparisons with other reserves are inevitable, and some reserves will be acclaimed as better, bigger, wilder, more varied in their animal population and more luxurious, but the Kruger National Park sets a formidable standard.
Other parks may, indeed , have natural assets which the Kruger National Park lacks; but its scenery, plants and animals, as well as its singularly romantic history, will always ensure that it has a unique place among the world's game reserves.
Rates
are inclusive of all meals, teas and snacks, dawn and dusk safaris,
bush walks and accommodation and V.A.T. Tourism levy, laundry, drinks
and curio purchases are not included in the rate and are for the guests
account. Guests are requested to check-in after 14h00 (Arrival for
lunch prior to check-in is welcome) and checkout before 11h00.
Children under 12 sharing with adults.
Closest Airport: Eastgate Airport – Transfers are complimentary and are
provided in open vehicles, transfer time is approx 30 minutes.
By road Kapama is approximately 5 hours from Johannesburg.
Please take note of the following terms and conditions,
1. A 20% deposit will be required to confirm a booking with full payment due 7 days prior to arrival.
2. Bookings cancelled 45 days prior to arrival will forfeit their deposit.
3. Bookings cancelled 30 days prior to arrival will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
4. Bookings cancelled 14 days prior to arrival will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
5. Please note that guests will be required to sign an indemnity form on arrival.
Children
under the age of 6 are not permitted on Game drives, children between
the ages of 6 and 12 are permitted on game drives at the sole
discretion of the ranger.
Children are under the age of 12.
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