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5-Day Kapama Karula Private Villa & Ultra-Luxury Safari
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5-Day Kapama Karula Private Villa & Ultra-Luxury Safari

Duration
5 days
Starts & ends
See itinerary
Group size
1–6 guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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Kapama Karula: a safari with room to indulge

For travellers who want the wilderness without compromising on comfort, this five-day escape centres on Kapama Karula, one of Greater Kruger’s most exclusive lodge experiences. Spend four nights in an elegant villa, with generous living spaces and a private pool, while guided safaris bring you into Kapama Private Game Reserve’s Big Five habitat.

This is an intimate, lodge-based safari rather than a busy circuit of changing hotels. Unpack once, settle into your surroundings and let each day unfold between wildlife encounters, beautifully prepared meals and quiet time on your deck.

Eight drives, with time to savour the lodge

Your stay includes eight open-vehicle game drives: an afternoon drive on arrival, morning and afternoon drives on Days 2–4, and a final sunrise drive before departure. With a guide and tracker, explore the reserve in search of elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos and buffalo, alongside its remarkable smaller wildlife. Drives typically last around three hours, adjusted to conditions and sightings. Wildlife encounters cannot be guaranteed.

Between outings, return to leisurely breakfasts, lunch and afternoon tea. Relax beside your private pool or book a treatment at Karula’s spa and wellness centre at additional cost. Sophisticated surroundings and an unhurried rhythm make this a particularly memorable choice for a honeymoon, anniversary or indulgent safari escape.

Refined comfort, clearly included

Return road transfers from Johannesburg are arranged in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle. Four nights at Kapama Karula, scheduled game drives, reserve entrance and conservation fees, meals and local beverages are included. Spa treatments, imported alcoholic beverages, gratuities and personal purchases are extra. Game drives are lodge-operated and may be shared with other guests; a private safari vehicle is not included.

US$11,500 per person sharing; US$16,100 for a solo traveller. The package is based on a standard one-bedroom villa, subject to availability. Family Villas and other upgrades are quoted separately, including their applicable transfer arrangements. Road travel occupies much of the first and last day; arrival safari timing and onward flight connections must be confirmed before booking.

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – The Lowveld Beckons
    • Meet your driver at OR Tambo or your pre-arranged Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel.
    • Travel by luxury air-conditioned vehicle through the Highveld and down into the Lowveld.
    • Arrive at Kapama Karula, enjoy lunch and settle into your villa.
    • Join your first afternoon game drive, subject to arrival time, followed by dinner at the lodge.
    • Overnight: Kapama Karula. Meals: Lunch and dinner.
  2. Day 2 – Sunrise Tracks & Villa Tranquillity
    • Enjoy early tea or coffee before a sunrise game drive with your guide and tracker.
    • Return for breakfast and a leisurely morning beside your private pool.
    • Enjoy lunch, then afternoon tea before a second drive through the reserve.
    • Pause for sundowners when conditions allow and return for dinner.
    • Overnight: Kapama Karula. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  3. Day 3 – Wildlife & Wellness
    • Explore Kapama on your morning game drive, following the day’s wildlife activity.
    • Return for breakfast and time to enjoy your villa and the lodge.
    • Request a spa treatment at additional cost, or spend the afternoon at leisure.
    • After lunch and afternoon tea, head out on another game drive before dinner.
    • Overnight: Kapama Karula. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  4. Day 4 – A Full Day to Savour Karula
    • Begin with another sunrise safari and a relaxed breakfast.
    • Spend your final full day enjoying the villa, pool and lodge hospitality.
    • Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea before your last afternoon game drive.
    • Return for a final dinner and a peaceful evening in the bush.
    • Overnight: Kapama Karula. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  5. Day 5 – One Last Sunrise
    • Set out for your eighth and final game drive.
    • Enjoy breakfast before checking out.
    • Return by road to Johannesburg, with OR Tambo arrival expected around 17:00, subject to traffic and departure timing.
    • Confirm a safe connection window with us before booking an onward flight.
    • Meals: Breakfast.

Where you'll stay

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Kapama Karula

Kapama Private Game Reserve, Greater Kruger

  • Return luxury air-conditioned road transfers from OR Tambo International Airport or a pre-arranged Johannesburg or Pretoria hotel
  • Four nights at Kapama Karula in a standard one-bedroom villa, sharing
  • Eight guided open-vehicle game drives in Kapama Private Game Reserve
  • Kapama entrance and conservation fees
  • Lunch and dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 2–4; breakfast on Day 5
  • Local beverages as provided by the lodge

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Spa treatments and optional activities
  • Imported alcoholic beverages
  • Private safari vehicle upgrades
  • Family Villa upgrades and their separately quoted transfer arrangements
  • Gratuities, travel insurance and personal purchases
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari
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