Zebras vs Wild Dogs
When we arrived we noticed some zebra making their way closer to the dogs. With the dazzle of zebra was a very small foal. When the dogs spotted the baby, you could see their excitement escalate.
Kapama Karula’s Café Amarint
If you are looking for a bit of an extra kick in your hot beverage with a bit more of an exotic flair, Kapama shares a delightful and traditional twist to your standard milo or hot chocolate.
African Rock Python Facts
Beside the plains game, we came across a beautiful specimen that surprised myself as well as our guests.
Children’s book drive
Kapama Private Game Reserve has launched a Children’s Book Drive to assist Eco Children in filling the shelves of the new school libraries. With your help…
Wild Dog Rescue
Towards the end of September, a pack of around six wild dogs made their way onto Kapama. On one particular day, our Rangers while out with guests came across them and noticed that one of the wild dogs had a snare around its neck.
Kapama is ready to welcome guests
Time to renew your soul in the African bush, we are ready to welcome you. The last few months we have patiently been awaiting the return of guests. Now with inter-provincial travel allowed…
The Porcupine
At River Lodge, there is a resident Porcupine that often comes around to the “BOMA” area during dinner time. One evening when my guests and I were having dinner we heard a rustle in the bushes…
Kapama Karula Marshmallows & Shortbread
Have you ever tried homemade marshmallows? Now you can. Chef Makhi shares more delicious recipes with us.
Oat & Seed Crunchies
Kapama Karula Executive Chef Makhi Maki shares a delicious recipe for oat crunchies. Perfect addition to tea or coffee as the South African cold weather creeps in.
Kapama River Lodge Refurbishment Project
With South Africa moving from level 4 to level 3 on the 1st June, leisure accommodation is still not permissible Kapama Private Game Reserve decided to use this time as productively as possible and commenced with the next phase of the Kapama River Lodge refurbishment project on 1st June.
Kapama Karula Turndown Treat
It is made from the fruit of the African Marula tree which is also locally called the Elephant tree, as elephants just love the sweet fruit it produces, or the Marriage Tree.
Masks and More
With the expected shortage of face masks, the Kapama management team that remained at Kapama during the Nationwide lockdown have thrown their hearts and souls into a wonderful initiative.
Wellness hand scrub and Berry Smoothie
Kapama Wellness Centre Manager Liezl shares homemade scrubs and smoothie receipts with us
Pistachio & Orange Biscotti
Kapama Karula Executive Chef Makhi Maki shares a delicious recipe of Pistachio & Orange Biscotti. The perfect compliment to a refreshing Green Tea Infusion.
Mother’s Day Mango & Amarula Parfait with Meringue
It is made from the fruit of the African Marula tree which is also locally called the Elephant tree, as elephants just love the sweet fruit it produces, or the Marriage Tree.
The Leopard
It’s not just about picking up on tracks but also understanding its behaviour as well as habitat and hunting patterns and terrain they prefer most. It’s probably because they are the most elusive cats around and you will only find them if they allow you to find them.
Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event that has been celebrated for the past 50 years around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.
Karula Chef’s Speciality Soup
Kapama Karula’s kitchen, headed up by Executive Chef Makhi Maki, has over the past few years, served guests some of the finest meals you would find on a luxury safari experience.
Elephant Swim
All mammals generate heat through metabolism. Elephants being big and active generate a lot of heat and have many different ways of controlling their body temperature.