Introduction
Sweeping views across a tranquil lake create a sentiment of feel-good as soon as you arrive at 5-star Kapama Lodge. Rambling natural growth at the water’s edge contrasts with tended gardens and lawns nibbled by wandering nyala antelope. Thatched viewing decks overlooking the water ensure instant relaxation here at Kapama Lodge.

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.

Facilities
The décor of the twenty suites at Kapama Lodge are as eclectic as nature itself with colours and shapes mirroring the natural world; whole log door frames, twisted stem lamps, coir mats and curling metal-framed furniture.

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.

In old colonial style, you are greeted in Kapama Lodge library-lounge by an enormous elephant head with tusks almost 2 metres long. This is a replica of one of Africa’s great tuskers, just to remind you that beyond the perimeter fence lies untamed Africa.
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.

The safari tradition of mid-afternoon tea at around 4pm is taken at Kapama Lodge on the Tea Deck overlooking the lake.

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.

A dip in Kapama Lodge swimming pool is most refreshing when the heat of the African sun becomes too intense. The pool’s wooden sundeck extends right over the lake, which is inhabited by terrapin, barbel and bream, watched over by fish eagles and kingfishers.

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

Activities
Kapama Game Reserve is so well positioned, not too far from habitation but still deep in the bush, enabling us to offer a truly superior range of activities. Two game drives per day and an optional bush walk is included in the all-inclusive Kapama safari package.