Kapama Private Nature Reserve is situated close to the Kruger National Park and was proclaimed a private nature reserve in December 1993.
Covering approximately 12 000 hectares of prime big game territory, Kapama Private Nature Reserve has succeeded in combining the wilderness of the bush with the comforts of five-star hospitality and facilities.
The name comes from Kapama, a Swazi king, whose tribe inhabited and hunted the northern Drakensberg mountain region around Marieskop back in the 1880's.
Kapama Nature Reserve Wildlife Relocation Program
Welcome to Kapama, Where The Big Five Are Always In Season.
A game relocation program was introduced and the reserve now supports a wide variety of game including elephants, buffalo, rhinoceros, and a large population of giraffe, impala, blue wildebeest and kudu.
Predators include lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena and many smaller animals.
The Layout of Kapama Nature Reserve
Kapama Private Nature Reserve covers 12 000 hectares of undisturbed bushveld in prime Big Five country, The reserve enjoys panoramic views of the nearby Drankensberg mountain range and is only 40 km from the Kruger National Park and is central to most of the scenic areas of Mpumalanga province.
Eastgate Airport lies just outside the reserve with a private enterance into Kapama Private Nature Reserve.
Kapama Private Nature Reserve has three luxury camps, each with its own charm and secluded bush setting.
Kapama Nature Reserve Wildlife
As a result of the game relocation program, the reserve now supports a wide variety of game including, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, giraffe, zebra, blue wildebeest, waterbuck, kudu and many other species of antelope. Predators include lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena and many more smaller species.
Kapama Private Nature Reserve has gained a reputation as a centre of wildlife management and research and, although tourism features prominently in the reserve, it is the aim of the owner and his team to maintain a balance between the demands of tourism and those of conservation.
Game Sightings At Kapama Private Nature Reserve
Bird-watching is most rewarding and more than 350 species have been recorded, including the rare Gymnogeg and Knob-billed duck. The vegetation is typical of the lowveld: mixed woodland, which is dominated by a variety of acacia and bushwillow species, but also includes tamboti, marula, silver clusterleaf and jackalberry.
Game viewing during the hot summer months (October to April) is more comfortable in the early mornings and late afternoon when it is cooler. Late afternoon rain showers and not uncommon in summer and provide much sought-after relief for both humans and animals.
Elephant Back Safaris at Kapama Nature Reserve Activities
Kapama is proud to introduce a unique Elephant Back Safari as an additional activity for guests accommodated in any one of our three luxurious and secluded bush camps:
Kapama Lodge, Buffalo Camp or Nyala House.This dreamlike adventure offers magical moments as well as the opportunity to come into close contact with wildlife.
Game Drives at Kapama Private Nature Reserve
Accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, guests set out on early morning and evening game drives.
A game drive in an open safari vehicle offer guests the opportunity to see the Big Five and a large variety of smaller wildlife. The rangers provide interesting information and anecdotes about the inhabitants of the bush.
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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