Samara Private Game Reserve Manor House
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Getaway Summary
PRICE (pp sharing):
from R 6,600
GETAWAY TYPE
Safari
What We Say
The Manor at Samara is an exclusive getaway where you'll be treated to ultimate luxury and total privacy by friendly but unobtrusive staff.When you arrive at the historic homestead you're greeted with breathtaking views of the extraordinary Karoo mountain landscape unfolding beyond the infinity swimming pool which descends into a waterhole where game are present in the early morning and late afternoon. Simply remarkable.
There are four spacious luxury suites, beds made up using the softest linen.
The large comfortable lounge has a crackling fire when it's cool and large glass doors to the patio. Take time to read an interesting book from the library in the cosy reading nooks.
Dining experiences include boma, veranda, dining-room and breakfast room as well as various bush dining experiences. Other services include a personal ranger, chef and butler.
Overview
Samara Private Game Reserve is situated in the malaria-free Eastern Cape where time stands still, inviting you to pause, breathe and reflect. Discover the Africa one always dreams and reads about with spectacular sunsets and starry skies, surrounded by 70 000 protected acres in the Great Karoo.
The exclusive manor at Samara can be sold individually or taken as exclusive use, and offers total privacy for parties of up to eight guests in four luxury double en-suite rooms. Services include a personal ranger, a chef and a butler. Unwind on the patio and gaze over the 21 m infinity pool at the waterhole beyond, where game come to slake their thirst in the early morning and late afternoon.
Free of the restrictions of the Big 5 reserves, your professional guides will introduce you to the highly endangered cheetah, enabling you to participate in exclusive interaction with these graceful predators. Discover the secrets of Samara as you explore the untouched Plains of Camdeboo viewing magnificent herds of antelope, or gaze down on the same plains from the mountain plateau where the endangered Cape mountain zebra have found safe haven. Fossils that pre-date the dinosaurs and well-preserved Bushman paintings offer a fascinating insight into some of the historical intricacies of our Earths past.
TripAdvisor ® Traveller Reviews
"Wonderful unique experience"
03 Jan 2023
By Susan M, London, United Kingdom
"We visited as a couple in October, and had a magical time. Our guide Mzi and ranger Jason were outstanding and we had many special experiences up close with the animals, the most memorable being..."
"Stunning Place and amazing staff"
29 Dec 2022
By MONSTER-REVIEWS, Horsham, United Kingdom
"We visited in October so apologies for the delay writing this review.
We stayed for 4 days and we’re just blown away with the scenery landscape and animals. We saw everything we wanted to and more..."
"The Eastern Cape bush at its best"
21 Nov 2022
By ninicloete, Caledon
"What a joy to have found Samara not far away... very comfortable lodgings, excellent food, wonderful staff and a superb game guide. We learnt so much in 4 days. Only one thing slightly amiss - the..."
"Incredible moment "
18 Oct 2022
By virginiem254
"We are a family with 2 Kids.
We spent 3 amazing days.
The welcome is really warm.
The Sibella lodge is confortable.
The food is very good.
What we prefer is to spend time in the brush.
Our tracker..."
"Paradise"
18 Sep 2022
By AM123828, Hong Kong, China
"Samara is a true wilderness experience with spiritual healing thrown in. The wildlife is so diverse, there are species we still discovered on this trip that we hadn’t seen on previous visits.
Never..."
"Best kept gem in South Africa! 5 stars!!"
16 Sep 2022
By ellewinsted
"I have been to Samara Karoo Reserve three times in the past year and it is the gift that keeps on giving! A wonderfully quaint, quiet and cozy gem in the stunning Karoo. The staff are incredibly..."
"Amazing lodge in a great spot"
07 Aug 2022
By sbagliani, Milan, Italy
"An Amazing lodge in a wonderful reserve, with many different and beautiful landscapes and of course lots of animals to see. The staff is very kind, we were lucky to be there at a very calm period..."
"Samara Manor House is the upscale Karoo ticket! 5 Stars"
23 Jul 2022
By gtscharg
"We stayed two nights at the Manor House and were the only couple except for one English gent who left after breakfast after our first night. Four large luxury ensuite guest rooms in the house, very..."
"Magnificent game reserve, with eide variety of game, and top service."
10 Apr 2022
By candy846, Mossel Bay
"The reserve is in the Great Karoo, near Graaf Reinet. Thr Lodge is stylishly furnished with elegance snd style. Our room was large, featured a huge 4-poster bed and private patio, with stunning..."
"An authentic reflection of responsible & sustainable African wildlife."
05 Apr 2022
By Smoothafrica, Cape Town
"This was my fifth visit to Samara spanning a seventeen year period. My first visit in 2005 was a result of a friends strong recommendation to take a look at a property with an awesome vision. That..."
