TRAVEL + LEISURE released the nominees in their TRAVEL + LEISURE World’s Best Awards 2025 and we are pleased to announce that Kapama Karula Spa & Wellness Centre has been nominated in the category of Destination Spas – South Africa.

We’re honoured to be recognized on the global stage!
Our commitment to delivering an unforgettable, holistic travel experience—from luxury accommodations and breathtaking wildlife encounters to fine dining and indulgent spa treatments at Kapama Karula Spa—has placed us among this year’s contenders.

With travellers more eager than ever to explore, the World’s Best Awards continue to shape trip planning by serving as a trusted benchmark of excellence. This annual survey invites readers to share insights based on their past three years of travel.

The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards survey is now open for voting until February 24, 2025. In this month of love, we’d be thrilled if you would cast your vote in support of Kapama Karula.

By participating and highlighting your favourite travel experiences—like an indulgent visit to Kapama Karula Spa & Wellness—you’ll be entered into Travel + Leisure’s exciting giveaway, featuring:

• A $15,000 cash grand prize
• A Viking cruise for two to Australia & New Zealand
• Additional prizes: 2 winners of $5,000 and 3 winners of $1,000

Thank you for your support and for sharing your travel memories with us! We appreciate every vote and look forward to welcoming you to our award-worthy experience soon. Please follow the voting process below.

You must however complete the Survey before the closing date of the 24th of February 2025.

Only US residents are eligible to win the prizes. Read the full Ts & Cs.

How do you Vote in the Survey?

Completing the survey is a very easy process which we have explained below:

Step 1 – Register

Click HERE to access the link.

If you have not yet registered, enter your details, and answer a few additional questions in order to continue on to the survey section.

Step 2 – Select the ‘DESTINATION SPAS’ Category

Make sure all the selections are correct and proceed to the next page.

Step 3 – Select KAPAMA KARULA SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE and rate our services

You can rate a range of categories that are applicable. Why not share the link with friends and family for them to also cast their votes?

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