Kapama Nature Reserve borders the Eastern Border Of The Kruger National Park, one of South Africa's best know wildlife conservation areas and home to the Big Five Game that Africa is famous for.

The village has a quaint old-world atmosphere and is famous for its trout fishing. The many restaurant, small shops and art galleries make Dullstroom the ideal halfway stop on the way to Kapama Private Nature Reserve. From Lydenburg proceed on the R36 to Orighstad, through the Strydom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.

The scenic drive through Mpumalanga has awesome landscapes and unforgettable views. Drive up the mountain passes onto the escarpments and look down onto the wonders of the lowveld. At the Strydom Tunnel there are a number of stalls selling ethnic curios from the area.

At Hoedspruit, take the R40 to Klaserie.

For Kapama Lodge and Nyala House, continue on the R40 and turn left at the Eastgate Airport turn-off and continue for 15km. Turn right at the Geurnsey turn-off and continue on the gravel road for another 10 km. The Kapama Lodge entrance will be on your left-hand side.

For Buffalo Camp, continue on the R40 until you reach the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre then turn left towards the centre along the gravel road.

It really is well worth a visit and you can see yourself in the genuine atmosphere of the old days, by staying overnight in the village.

Paths and footbridges take visitors to viewing sites overlooking these formations. The river then plunges headlong into a gigantic gorge. The scenery is sensational, with the river some 800 meters below the summit.

A little to the north, the twin columns of the famed Mac-Mac Falls drop straight down into the magical pool far below. Near Graskop are Lisbon, Berlin and the New Chum Falls, which are easily reached by one of the area's several hiking trails.

Other parks may, indeed , have natural assets which the Kruger National Park lacks; but its scenery, plants and animals, as well as its singularly romantic history, will always ensure that it has a unique place among the world's game reserves.