General Information
Weather
Summer
Expect intense heat in the daytime and sometimes thunderstorms in the afternoon. Vegetation is dense and lush because of summer rains, and the bush teems with newborn animals. A very good time for birdwatching.
Autumn
At the end of the summer rains the water holes are full. Temperatures begin to drop at night and the vegetation starts to change colour.
Winter
Daytime temperatures are pleasant and nights are cold. Visibility in the bush is very good, making winter an excellent time for game viewing.
Spring
The dull bush changes to lively green vegetation at the start of the rainy season. Temperatures are pleasant.
Access
SELF DRIVE
- Take either the N12 or the N4 from Johannesburg to Witbank and Middelburg.
- Turn onto the R540 towards Belfast, Dullstroom and Lydenburg.
- From Lydenburg proceed on the R36 to Orighstad, through the Strydom Tunnel to Hoedspruit.
- At Hoedspruit, take the R40 to Klaserie.
- For Camp Jabulani continue on the R40 until you reach the entrance on your left-hand side.
FLY IN
South African Express Airways runs daily scheduled flights between Eastgate Airport at Hoedspruit and both Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airports.
Private aircraft are requested to contact Camp Jabulani or Eastgate Airport for more details.
- Nearest airport code *HDS* Hoedspruit/Eastgate
- Private aircraft - pilots are advised to broadcast their intentions on frequency 124.8 Mhz
- Eastgate Airport Elevation - 1 400ft Runways - 09/27 2 200m x 35m (7 220ft) tarred: RL - 18.36 3 962m x 50m (13 000ft) tarred: RL Surface - Tarmac
- Co-ordinates - S24 21,5 and E031 02.5 Load capacity - 74.
LUXURY TRAINS
There are two luxury trains that travel to Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Rovos Rail
Also known as the “Pride of Africa”, and one of the most luxurious trains in the world. Rovos Rail has always been synonymous with luxury, elegance and comfort.
The Blue Train
There are only a few great trains in the world and South Africa’s renowned Blue Train is undoubtedly one of them |