Set along stone pathways among leopard orchids, aloes, and fever trees are Kapama Lodge’s twenty thatched chalets. The two honeymoon suites at the water’s edge offer a few extras, but all bedrooms have the ability to make you gasp as you walk in; fresh white bedding plump with cushions is surrounded by four great swathes of mosquito netting creating a fairy-tale four-poster effect. The rooms are spacious, air-conditioned and decorated to reflect the rich textures and colours of Africa.
When the African sun rises to full strength after a morning of Big 5 game driving, it is time to jump into the Kapama Lodge swimming pool or sit on the tea deck with an ice-cold drink. Cocktails are served here on balmy evenings, while winter evenings are best spent in the library lounge around the log fire.

A team of chefs create an array of fine food served in Kapama Lodge main dining room, or in the traditional circular outdoor boma lit by lanterns, or at a secluded bush venue under a starry African sky.
All these comforts mean nothing without the genuine smiling faces of Kapama Lodge staff. From the broadly smiling waiters to the expert rangers and trackers, it is they that make a good safari vacation into a great African holiday.

Luxurious twin or king size beds are a vision of white with crisp linens and pleats of mosquito netting falling into a four-poster effect.
Rooms offer all the amenities associated with a quality establishment; minibar, air conditioner, tea and coffee station, electronic safe, telephone, gowns, and luggage rack and 24 hour duty staff.

The chefs are not only kept busy preparing food, they are often seen in the office typing out recipes for guests who request them, like the delicious Kapama Lodge mushroom soup or banoffee pie.
A la carte evening meals include local and international dishes with specialities like tender rack of lamb or gentle curries and flavourful seasonal vegetables. Dinner is served in different locations chosen according to whim and weather; you may be in the subtly lit main dining room, eating by lantern light in the outdoor boma, or by the light of the moon and stars at a hidden location deep in the bush.

Whirring ceiling fans, a gigantic fireplace, dark wood antiques and notable artworks all help to make this room a retreat from the bright African sun or cool winter evenings.

Sip your tea, coffee or hot chocolate and indulge in cakes and pastries while watching kingfishers perched on bush willows hanging over the water. Use this deck at any time as a place to sit and be at peace with the world.

Relax on a sunbed and let the sound of water tumbling over stones into the pool mesmerise you into a state of calmness.

Here’s a quick guide to what’s on offer, then read on for all the exciting details of each option:
• Game Drives and Bush Walks
• Romantic Sleepout
• Kapama Body & Skin Treatments
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Elephant Back Safari
• Kapama Thulumahashe Children’s Home
• Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species
• Private Dining
• Golf at Hans Merenski Championship Course