The Elephant Safari Experience
The intimacy of the camp and its personalized service will provide guests with incomparable comfort during their stay in the wild. Gourmet meals and fine wine will leave guests hungry for more South African experiences. Ideal for couples celebrating romantic celebrations, the lodge provides all you need to experience a safari getaway that will remain unparalleled for many journeys to come.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to interact with Elephant and discover everything about these gentle giants out in the African bush through an extensive and informative interaction programme. Be introduced to the majestic elephants and then watch these gentle giants roam through the game-filled plains of the Kapama Game Reserve. In addition to these special interactions, you can watch families of elephants as they frolic in the dam or the nearby waterhole.
The Kapama Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park, is a wildlife gem. An abundance of game including elephants, buffalos, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and much more can be spotted in the reserve. Predators, such as lions and cheetahs, lurk in the reserve and wait for an opportunity to prey other species after dark. An approximate amount of 350 bird species have also been recorded, creating a well-balanced and active ecosystem of wildlife.
Safari Highlights
- Memorable Elephant interaction safaris
- Excellent personal service and luxury
- Unique game viewing options
- Big Five safari experience
- Fine dining and a selection of South African wines
Day 1: Johannesburg - Kapama Game Reserve
A flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hoedspruit's Eastgate Airport will deliver you to the authenticity of the African bush. A lodge representative will welcome you to South Africa's Limpopo province and take you on a road transfer from Hoedspruit to Camp Jabulani in the private Kapama Game Reserve.
On arrival at the lodge, a combination of elegance and comfort will make you feel at home in the untamed African bush. Indulge in gourmet meals and a fine selection of South African wines as you occupy the outdoors accompanied by a blazing campfire and the cryptic conversation of the nearby wildlife.
Your dedicated butler will be approachable to cater to your needs. Ease yourself into your new-found freedom by visiting the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre where you can witness the breeding and feeding of the famous cheetah and various rare African vultures, among other injured animals.
Opportunities to touch the captive cheetahs will allow you to form a bond with the wildlife before witnessing the in their free-roaming state.
Day 2: Kapama Game Reserve
Your unforgettable elephant interaction experience begins with an informative introduction to the elephants and their personalities. Will you have the opportunity to take your photo with these intelligent creatures up close - a selfie with an elephant anyone? Afternoon safaris will lead you into the spectacular sunset on game drives where you can see elephants in the wild as well as the Big Five wildlife.
While a romantic table is set with sundowners and canapés, the perfect addition to an amazing experience. At the end of a memorable day, you will get the chance to tuck the elephants into their stables for the night.
Day 3: Kapama Game Reserve - Johannesburg
Early morning game drives venture out into the wild after a wakeup call, a cup of coffee and a light breakfast snack. Experienced guides and rangers will escort you out into the bush in a specialized safari vehicle. With their expertise and your luck, you'll be able to spot the Big Five as well as many other wildlife species.
The final day of your safari holiday will take you on a road trip out of the Kapama Game Reserve to the airport in Hoedspruit. The drive will allow you to spot the free-roaming wildlife for the final time before departing to Johannesburg.
A 1 hour flight will deliver you to Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport where you will continue with your onward travel arrangements.
