Samara Private Game Reserve

Safari Lodge - Premier
Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Price from: R1,950 per person sharing. 

Heart-stoppingly beautiful is how award-winning Samara Private Game Reserve has been described. Elegant safari lodges nestle between an amphitheatre of mountains on 70 000 acres of bushveld and roaming wildlife in the heart of the malaria free Great Karoo. An amazing life-changing experience awaits you, so come and walk with cheetahs as you celebrate this unique piece of Africa.

 Samara Karoo Lodge Three lodge suites in the main homestead and three free standing Karoo suites, each with private verandas where you can view the sunsets and breathtaking mountain landscape.  Welcoming indoor and outdoor lounge areas and heartfelt Karoo hospitality.  Discover the Africa one has always dreamt and read about.The Manor at SamaraFour exclusive suites offer the ultimate in luxury and privacy, as well as captivating views of the extraordinary Karoo mountain landscape. Relax in the large comfortable lounge or the patio or take time to read a book from the library between game drives. The pool descends into a watering hole, at which game come to drinkSamara Mountain RetreatThe mountain retreat is secluded, wild and very remote and can accommodate up to 10 guests based on an exclusive use basis. Facilities include a living room with a fireplace, dining room, wrap-around verandah, Jacuzzi and plunge pool. The Mountain Retreat is the perfect getaway for a family or group of friends 

At a Glance:

Hidden Vintage Rating:	Comfort / Luxury / Premier Safari Lodge
Accommodation:	6 en-suite bedrooms - Karoo Lodge 4 en-suite bedrooms - Manor 3 double en-suite bedrooms - Mountain Retreat
Rates From:	R1,950 / person / night - Karoo Lodge
Included:	Bed and all meals, selected beverages, game drives, nature walks, laundry, transfers to airstrip
Excluded:	Telephone calls, personal extra’s, drinks
Meals:	Karoo kitchen
Child Policy:	Children of all ages welcome
Recommended Stay:	2 - 5 nights
Health:	Malaria free area
Special Offer:	N/A

 

 

X factor:

• One of the largest private game reserves in South Africa
• Spectacular setting, viewpoints, sunsets and night skies.
• Twice daily game drives and ‘walk and stalk’ safaris included
• A host of children’s activities and facilities makes Samara a wonderfully family friendly destination
• Harpers Bazaar voted Samara the 15th greatest Safari experience in Africa in 2008

 

Facilities:

• 6 en-suite bedrooms – Karoo Lodge
• 4 en-suite bedrooms – Manor
• 3 en-suite bedrooms – Mountain retreat
• Swimming pool
• Tennis court
• Children’s’ activities with the AardvARK programme
• Karoo Kitchen
• Airstrip

 

Explore:

• Experience a game drive in an open 4x4 vehicle either early in the morning or at night accompanied by experienced guides
• Enjoy  a nature walk with the guides and learn about the vast types of flora in the area and see the Khoisan rock paintings
• Experience African wildlife with a ”walk and stalk” safari, which involves shadowing the fastest of all hunters, the cheetah, on foot.
• Enjoy a picnic in the reserve or a special sundowners at one of the spectacular view points
• Spend the day at nearby Graaff-Reinet, a town steeped in history

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