Covering approximately 12 000 hectares of prime big game territory, Kapama Private Nature Reserve has succeeded in combining the wilderness of the bush with the comforts of five-star hospitality and facilities.

The name comes from Kapama, a Swazi king, whose tribe inhabited and hunted the northern Drakensberg mountain region around Marieskop back in the 1880's.

A game relocation program was introduced and the reserve now supports a wide variety of game including elephants, buffalo, rhinoceros, and a large population of giraffe, impala, blue wildebeest and kudu.

Predators include lion, leopard, cheetah, spotted hyena and many smaller animals.

Eastgate Airport lies just outside the reserve with a private enterance into Kapama Private Nature Reserve.

Kapama Private Nature Reserve has three luxury camps, each with its own charm and secluded bush setting.

Kapama Private Nature Reserve has gained a reputation as a centre of wildlife management and research and, although tourism features prominently in the reserve, it is the aim of the owner and his team to maintain a balance between the demands of tourism and those of conservation.

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 Lodge, Buffalo Camp or Nyala House.This dreamlike adventure offers magical moments as well as the opportunity to come into close contact with wildlife.

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.