Hoedspruit, South AfricaKapama Private Game Reserve
Jabulani Safari
Elephant conservation safari lodge
Kapama Private Game Reserve Hoedspruit, South Africa
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Local DesignOutside the door
Elephant conservation safari lodge
Days follow the rhythm of the bushveld, winding down with sunset drinks while watching the reserve's rescued elephant herd.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Daily Big Five tracking drives across thirteen thousand hectares of private Kapama bushveld.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
No expense was spared in outfitting the hotel’s lavish suites — standard features include king-sized beds draped in gauzy canopies, freestanding stone baths...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Located inside Kapama Private Game Reserve, the surrounding wilderness is explored through daily Big Five tracking drives and walking safaris.
The rooms
Thatched suites along the riverbed feature stone fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and wooden decks with private plunge pools.
The plunge pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Stone plunge pools are built into private wooden decks, looking straight out toward the surrounding tree line.
The spa and gym
Open-sided thatched pavilions host massages with indigenous botanicals, set alongside a sauna and a bush-facing gym.
Restaurant
Lakeside Boma
Curved tables and open fire braziers sit by the water for wood-fired braai feasts under the stars.
At the table
A brick-lined cellar hosts tastings of South African vintages, and the thatched dining room opens toward the bushveld.
How it began
The lodge was established in 2004 to fund the lifelong care of an orphaned elephant calf and his rescued herd.
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Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
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Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.