Bird-watching is most rewarding and more than 350 species have been recorded, including the rare Gymnogeg and Knob-billed duck.

The vegetation is typical of the lowveld: mixed woodland, which is dominated by a variety of acacia and bushwillow species, but also includes tamboti, marula, silver clusterleaf and jackalberry.

Game viewing during the hot summer months (October to April) is more comfortable in the early mornings and late afternoon when it is cooler. Late afternoon rain showers and not uncommon in summer and provide much sought-after relief for both humans and animals.

Kapama is proud to introduce a unique Elephant Back Safari as an additional activity for guests accommodated in any one of our three luxurious and secluded bush camps :- Kapama Lodge, Buffalo Camp or Nyala House.

This dreamlike adventure offers magical moments as well as the opportunity to come into close contact with wildlife.

Accompanied by highly skilled game rangers, guests set out on early morning and evening game drives. A game drive in an open safari vehicle offer guests the opportunity to see the Big Five and a large variety of smaller wildlife.

The rangers provide interesting information and anecdotes about the inhabitants of the bush.

Clay Pigeon Shooting is a rather good team building activity. We have two clay pigeon machines and one rabbit rolling machine.

Clay Pigeon Shooting is arranged on request as it is charged as an extra.

Good birding and sundowner cruises with a maximum of six pax at a time is offered. There is also a chance of viewing crocodile and hippo.

Charged as an extra and can be arranged as and when required.

The Hoedspruit Research Center is an hour's drive from the lodge through the bush. The stay at Kapama includes a visit to the center and it is arranged between the guests and the rangers.

The Bird hide is built on the banks of a large dam. Guests have the opportunity to view a large variety of water birds as well as animals coming down to drink.

Bush walks are arranged by the rangers and include informative chats about grasses, trees, wild flowers and animals.

The food and beverage department and the rangers arrange picnics. We arrange picnics at various spots around the reserve. Picnics are very informal and highly enjoyable.

Bush barbeques and champagne picnics are highly enjoyable and can be arranged.

Kapama is able to offer a number of activities slightly further afield, in conjunction with our various partners. Whether excitement or relaxation is your aim, it will be our pleasure to arrange it for you.

Traditional dancing by Nyani dancers
This is arranged on request for groups. It is charged at an extra cost. There are about 14 to 16 dancers including little ones, which dance their way into ones heart. The dancers perform at Kapama Lodge.

Nyani Tribal Village
Daily tours are conducted by your host Axon Khoza, detailing the traditional way of Shangaan life. A traditional dinner is served in the evening.

White water Rafting at the Blyde River
Day trips which include lunch and a whole day on the river.Proffessional river guides accompany all the rafting trips.

Microlight
Microlighting over Kapama for the ultimate game viewing experience! Hot Air Ballooning, microlighting and helicopter flips can be arranged.

African Curios
At the Strijdom tunnel there are a number of stalls with ethnic curios from the area. We are able to transport the guest to Strijdom Tunnel at an additional cost. The scenery on the route is breathtaking and a sight to behold. The Strijdom Tunnel is approximately an hours drive from Kapama.

Golfing
For the sport fanatic we can arrange golfing outings. The two courses used are the Hans Marensky (Phalaborwa) and Drakensig (Hoedspruit) Golf Course. Early morning on both courses can be quite exciting with the spotting of wildlife whilst playing golf.

Panorama Mountain Tours
Tour guides collect guest at the lodge and depart for the mountains. The trip includes all the spots of interest, light lunch in Grasskop and shopping time.

Quad Biking
For the more adventurous, quad biking in the Drakensberg is tremendous fun.

+ On arrival at Eastgate airport you will be met by your game ranger and transferred into the Kapama Private Game Reserve to Camp Jabulani.

+ On arrival at the camp you will be welcomed by the staff and enjoy a refreshing cocktail, followed by a light lunch. Guests may then relax in the cool of their luxury tents for the afternoon. Each air-conditioned tent is beautifully furnished, reflecting the high standard of Camp Jabulani, and has an open fire place, individual plunge pool, en-suite bathroom facilities complete with bath and outside shower.

+ In the afternoon, high tea is served on the deck while your game ranger explains what to expect over the coming days. Thereafter the adventure begins and guests are introduced to the elephants and trainers.

+ As the evening falls, return to Camp Jabulani to freshen up and enjoy a pre-dinner cocktailand dinner is served at the camp.

+ Each day commences with a dawn wake up call, followed by an early morning Elephant Back excursion with a typical bush breakfast.

+ Lunch is either served back at Camp Jaulani or out in the bush at a secluded picnic venue.
During the remaining days you will experience the excitement of guided bush walks accompanied by the elephants, afternoon game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles to get the perfect photo shot of the Big 5, attend a training session or even enjoying a refreshing afternoon swim with the elephants. In addition you will visit the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre where one of the young elephants was raised since the age of 3 months.
Highlights of your stay include a sumptuous bush dinner, evening sundowners watching the sunset behind the Drankensberg mountains before continuing on elephant back under a star studded African sky.

+ The itinerary over these days is kept flexible in order to accommodate the needs and desires of each individual group, as well as inclement weather conditions and seasonal changes which may affect the day-to-day activities.