Kapama Private Game Reserve

Wildlife & Animals

Expert

Philip is author of ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.

Kapama Game Reserve is a fully enclosed, private reserve that is well stocked with large safari animals, including all of the Big Five. Lion and elephant are especially easy to see. Other large carnivores include cheetah and the endangered African wild dog. Kudu, zebra and giraffe are some of the other animals you are likely to encounter.

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

HippoOccasional

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

White RhinoCommon

Black RhinoNone

LionCommon

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

HyenaCommon

Wild DogOccasional

Wildlife Highlights

Game drives and bush walks in Kapama offer good general wildlife viewing. If ticking the Big Five is a priority, you are almost certain to see lion, elephant, buffalo and white rhino over the course of a few game drives. Leopards are more elusive and most likely to be seen on night drives. A small pack of African wild dogs was recently introduced to Kapama and is quite often seen trotting through the bush or in the hunt. Other safari favorites include cheetah, giraffe, zebra, warthog and a variety of antelope.

Best Time for Wildlife Viewing

The Dry season (May to September) is the best time for wildlife viewing in Kapama. Highly recommended are the months of August and September as temperatures are warmer than in midwinter. It is also the end of a long, dry period and this causes the animals to gather around known water sources, making sightings even easier.