Kapama Private Game Reserve
Kapama Private Game Reserve is situated in the Limpopo Province in the northeast of the country, and is one of the largest privately owned areas. In size it is some 15 000 hectares. Kapama borders the Thornybush Reserve, and has two rivers which traverse the land – the Kapama and the Klaserie – both of which are excellent water sources for wildlife.
Kapama is also part of the greater Kruger area. Not only is the Reserve home to the Big Five, but visitors also have the chance of seeing over 40 other mammal species in addition to some 350 species of birds.
Historically the Reserve was once an extensive farm, but harsh conditions and predators took their toll on the cattle, and the owners decided to transform the vast property into an ecotourism business. The names comes from the Kapama River. Today Buffalo Camp stands on the original farm and River Lodge on the second farm. Extensive tracts of land have since been acquired and added to Kapama.
The region is serviced by Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport, which is a mere 10-minute drive from the entrance to the Reserve, which allows transfers in open vehicles - and game view begins within minutes of you leaving the airport.
There are now four luxury lodges in this secluded sanctuary - from the classic Buffalo Camp, the welcoming warmth of Southern Camp, the dynamism of River Lodge and an unrivalled level of luxury at the flagship lodge, Kapama Karula.
Establishing and maintaining basic standards that protect the environment and community is important at Kapama.
Kapama Private Game Reserve protects its denizens through the established Anti-Poaching Unit (APU). The head of Kapama security and this Unit, together with a dedicated team patrols the high-risk areas of the reserve daily and conducts foot patrols in search of wildlife traps and poachers. To combat poaching, the Kapama APU has been using tracking dogs as part of its anti-poaching initiative. There are currently two male bloodhounds that have been trained to track poachers. These tracking dogs traverse the Kapama Reserve and surrounding areas.
Kapama also works closely with law enforcement and supports anti-poaching units on surrounding reserves in numerous ways. It also conducts occupational safety inspections regularly.
Kapama is also part of the greater Kruger area. Not only is the Reserve home to the Big Five, but visitors also have the chance of seeing over 40 other mammal species in addition to some 350 species of birds.
Historically the Reserve was once an extensive farm, but harsh conditions and predators took their toll on the cattle, and the owners decided to transform the vast property into an ecotourism business. The names comes from the Kapama River. Today Buffalo Camp stands on the original farm and River Lodge on the second farm. Extensive tracts of land have since been acquired and added to Kapama.
The region is serviced by Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport, which is a mere 10-minute drive from the entrance to the Reserve, which allows transfers in open vehicles - and game view begins within minutes of you leaving the airport.
There are now four luxury lodges in this secluded sanctuary - from the classic Buffalo Camp, the welcoming warmth of Southern Camp, the dynamism of River Lodge and an unrivalled level of luxury at the flagship lodge, Kapama Karula.
Establishing and maintaining basic standards that protect the environment and community is important at Kapama.
Kapama Private Game Reserve protects its denizens through the established Anti-Poaching Unit (APU). The head of Kapama security and this Unit, together with a dedicated team patrols the high-risk areas of the reserve daily and conducts foot patrols in search of wildlife traps and poachers. To combat poaching, the Kapama APU has been using tracking dogs as part of its anti-poaching initiative. There are currently two male bloodhounds that have been trained to track poachers. These tracking dogs traverse the Kapama Reserve and surrounding areas.
Kapama also works closely with law enforcement and supports anti-poaching units on surrounding reserves in numerous ways. It also conducts occupational safety inspections regularly.
