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Delicious breakfast and lunch are available for guests in the lodge's elegant, open-sided dining room, which provides an enchanting and unforgettable dining experience. The decor is contemporary, inspired by the lodge's unspoilt, surrounding nature. The wine cellar at the Kapama Southern Camp, which is a central feature of the dining venue, offers an excellent South African wine estate collection which is showcased behind frameless glass. The traditional outdoor boma of the lodge is the most attractive location for the dinners. Firelight and starry skies combined with diverse and exquisite cuisine make for a classic dining experience.
The sunset and sunrise game drives are accompanied by a professional game ranger and tracker during which guests can expect to encounter great variety of animal and bird species. As the Kapama Private Game Reserve is home to the "Big Five", the chances of seeing leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos as well as buffaloes over a two-day safari are very likely.
On the guided bush walk with game rangers, guests experience the thrill of amazing encounters with nature and wildlife. The rangers also teach participants to track wildlife by making use of animal footprints. A walking safari through the untamed Kapama Private Game Reserve is a truly authentic and memorable nature experience.
The Kapama Wellness Centre is considered as one of the finest safari spas on the African continent. Its six exclusive treatment rooms are located around the lap pool. The treatment menu includes a full range of body and beauty treatments. Unique African-inspired treatments are available on the menu to offer rejuvenation and relaxation.
Visitors may enjoy the signature four-hour Marula Miracle Moments treatment which includes a body wrap, facial, massage and more. As an alternative, the Kapama Pinotage Bliss uses vine-infused products while the Marula Sensual Steam Treatment is also a great recommendation.
Riding on the back of an African elephant during a stay at the Kapama Southern Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be forgotten. Instead of participating in the early morning game drive, are taken to the Kapama elephant herd.
Before the ride, trained elephant handlers show guests how to get onto the saddle on the elephant’s back as well as how to follow the rhythmic strides while moving through the bushveld. Each of the elephants has a handler who guides his charge during the walk. After about an hour’s ride, the elephant herd returns back to the boma.
In order to see rare wildlife from a close distance, guests are encouraged to take a late morning trip, after the game drive and breakfast, to the nearby Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species. It is here where wild dog, cheetah, serval and caracal as well as various other wildlife species are rehabilitated.
The rare king cheetah can also be seen here. An educational video is presented as part of the tour at the Centre which showcases the different projects undertaken. It is followed by a guided tour to view cheetah and other fascinating wildlife. Guests are accompanied by a ranger of the Kapama Lodge.
A day at the Kapama Southern Camp begins with an early wake-up call between 5 and 5:30 am. Coffee, tea and rusks are provided just before departing on the early morning game drive.
During the game drive, guests enjoy hot drinks and snacks during a quick stop, before returning to the Southern Camp at around 9 am where a most delicious and scrumptious breakfast awaits.
In the afternoon, at around 3:30 pm, guests gathers for a delightful high tea experience before heading out with the lodge's ranger and tracker for the afternoon game drive. En route, safari enthusiasts stop for a sundowner drink and may watch the setting sun over the distant peaks of the Drakensberg mountains.
With the beginning of the night, the game reserves nocturnal animals come out of the bush. The skilled tracker makes use of a spotlight, illuminating animals’ eyes.
Many different animal species can be seen during the night game drive. Arrival back at the Southern Camp Lodge is usually around 7 pm. After freshening up, guests may enjoy an excellent bush dinner.
Southern Camp's three 3 Family Suites include a Luxury Suite with lap swimming pool which is complete with a separately connected bedroom for the children featuring its bath, shower, double vanity as well as outside patio.
The 85 square meter Luxury Suites feature their private lap swimming pool. Further benefits by staying in this room type include the use of the inside and outside showers, the large minibar, the espresso machine as well as the romantic fireplace which is open to the bath and bedroom.
Latitude: -24.454736
Longitude: 31.083168
Travel on either the N12 or the N4 from Johannesburg to eMalahleni and Middelburg.
Turn onto the R540 towards eMakhazeni, Emnotweni and Mashishing. Emnotweni is on the Highveld and is an ideal point for exploring the region.
The village has a quaint atmosphere and is famous for its trout fishing, and is a good halfway or lunch stops on the way to the Lodge.
From Mashishing, head for the R36 to Ohrigstad, and pass through the Strydom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.
This scenic drive through Mpumalanga takes in magnificent mountain landscapes and panoramic views.
From Hoedspruit, take the R40 to Klaserie and continue until you reach the Game Reserve entrance on the left.
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