Kapama Game Reserve, Private game reserve near Kruger National Park, South Africa

Kapama Game Reserve is a private conservation area in Limpopo Province with large stretches of natural habitat. Elephants, lions, leopards, and rhinos roam freely across the land.

Kapama Game Reserve was founded in 1993 by Johann Roode, who first bought the land for cattle grazing. He recognised that the local ecosystem needed to be maintained and began developing the area for tourism. The reserve, 13,000 hectares in Limpopo province, still belongs to the Roode family.

The reserve is still owned by the Roode family, who founded it in 1993. Guided safaris are led by rangers; the reserve's name, Kapama, is used for the whole private property. Visitors can see the King cheetah, a rare coat variant, among the wildlife.

The reserve lies in Limpopo Province, roughly 20 km from Hoedspruit and its airport, the usual arrival point for fly-in visitors. The 13,000 hectares are explored on guided game drives in open vehicles, so allow several hours per outing. Bring warm layers for early morning drives and sun protection at midday.

Night safaris here let you see animals that only come out after dark, guided by rangers using special equipment to spot them. This reveals a completely different side of the wildlife.