Covid-19 Update PCR Tests for International Traveller South African borders opened to international travel as of 11th November 2020. The health of our Guests as well as Staff at Kapama is our main priority. Besides implementing protocols to ensure safe environments at...
Kapama Karula’s 5 Star Premium Status handover Ceremony by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
Earlier this year, we announced that Kapama Karula, the flag-ship luxury safari lodge in Kapama Private Game Reserve, the Greater Kruger National Park, was awarded the prestigious 5-star Premium status by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). As one of...
Kapama Karula wins multiple Haute Grandeur Global Hotel and Spa Awards ™
Each year, top luxury hotels, spas and restaurant brands vie for the ultimate accolade in overall excellence. Only the best of the best, are awarded for exceptional achievement and contribution to the global luxury hospitality industry. Haute Grandeur is recognized as...
Kapama River Lodge latest refurb updates
Over the past few weeks, since inter-provincial travel was permitted within the borders of South Africa, Kapama has enjoyed hosting our local South African guests. It was wonderful for our team to once again welcome guests through our doors after such a long time. All...
Our Doors are open – The Bush Awaits
In the latest announcement from the South Africa Government on Saturday night 15th August, the hospitality industry breathed a sigh of relief when President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that inter-provincial travel would now be allowed. This means South Africans are free...
Kapama River Lodge Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice
Kapama River Lodge is proud to announce it has been awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best awards 2020. The first award is for Top Hotel, where Kapama River Lodge ranked #1 in the Kruger, #2 in South Africa and #10 in Africa. The second award is for...
Kapama River Lodge Refurbishment Project – Update
A few weeks ago we announced the next phase of the Kapama River Lodge refurbishment project which began on 1st June. With phase two well underway, we are pleased to provide a sneak peek of the work that has taken place over the past 4 weeks. Sections of River Lodge...
Kapama River Lodge begins next phase in its refurbishment project
Next Chapter in River Lodge’s story… With South Africa moving from level 4 to level 3 on the 1st June, leisure accommodation is still not permissible Kapama Private Game Reserve decided to use this time as productively as possible, and commenced with the next phase of...
Kapama Karula shortlisted as a Conde Nast Traveler Readers Choice Award Finalist
Kapama Karula is proud to announce that we have been nominated in the renowned Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 under the category of Hotel & Resorts. The Readers’ Choice Awards are the most important awards in the travel industry, celebrating the...
Kapama Karula awarded 5 Star Premium Status by Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
To enhance the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa’s (TGCSA) grading standards, a 5-Star Premium grading status was introduced and implemented on 01 April 2019. Reserved for the most luxurious product offerings in South Africa, this aspirational level allows the...