Samara Karoo Reserve
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Getaway Summary
RATE guide:
From R5000 per unit, depending on unit selected and time of year.
GETAWAY TYPE
Lodge
What We Say
There's something special about the Karoo, the tranquility and peace that it provides, and Samara Karoo Lodge (in the Samara Private Nature Reserve) is great place to experience this.The game drives are provided by experienced guides allowing you to see some of the best game in the area among the 70,000 hectares of untouched soil. If time-out is more your thing, then there's a therapist on hand to provide a range of treatment and ease away the stress away with aromatic oils.
The Karoo Suites are individual Karoo-style cottages, each with luxury en-suite bathroom, air-con and fireplace.
The Lodge Suites are part of the manor house and open on to the veranda, a good place to kick back.
The Sibella Suites open onto a deck overlooking a water-hole where you'll see a range of bird-life.
Rates include two daily game activities, and for those who have a little one in tow there's a program for under 8s.
The diverse and unique environment will leave you feeling refreshed, that's if you can drag yourself away!
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TripAdvisor ® Traveller Reviews
"An amazing stay!"
23 Dec 2024
By LaurCapeTown, Cape Town
"What an AMAZING 4 days at Samara. Highly, highly recommend. We had the whole Plains Camp to ourselves. It was unbelievable (including the Cheetah drinking from the plunge pool!). The staff at Plains..."
"The most magical of places"
13 Nov 2024
By camillaQ1396PN
"Samara is different from anywhere on earth, a story of passion, vision and hope and truly a pioneer in wildlife conservation, land preservation and community outreach.
Not only the story, but the..."
"A gem in the Karoo"
12 Oct 2024
By GrahamDave
"We have travelled extensively in South Africa and Samara is truly unique. From the inspiring story of its founding and the initiatives to reintroduce wildlife species into this part of the Karoo, to..."
"Karoo Experience"
22 Sep 2024
By cohegr, London, United Kingdom
"Samara delivered an incredible game viewing and accommodation experience in the heart of Great Karoo.
The hospitality, food and staff were brilliant. Our Ranger and tracker were incredibly..."
"Most epic adventure ever!"
15 Sep 2024
By julieret, Plettenberg Bay
"Huge privilege to see game so close up. Mzi was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about the ecosystem that he has been entrusted with. Tracker AJ was just as good in tracking the game so that..."
"A Truly Magical Place"
12 Sep 2024
By Chris L, Chicago, Illinois
"Our extended family of ten adults just got back from four nights at Samara and I can truly say it was the greatest vacations we've ever experienced in our lives. Like many people on Tripadvisor I..."
"An even improved return visit"
30 Aug 2024
By Johann2006
"Once again I was treated like family coming home. Hospitality of the highest standard. Food delicious, and all game drives informative and super professional. It is time to return with all my..."
"Sublime Samara is worthy of a trip"
04 Jul 2024
By 874abrahams
"Simply a delightful experience at Samara. The staff, guides and trackers are all fantastic, and the newly remodeled Karoo Lodge is sublime. We love the conservation work they’re doing, and it shows..."
"A beautiful reserve - ethically run"
01 Apr 2024
By MDH19VS, London, United Kingdom
"We stayed for all four days in the tented camp which has four double tents and a dining/ seating tent.
The tents are comfortable with proper loos and bucket showers. They have wonderful views..."
"A special place on earth"
29 Mar 2024
By Passenger276624, Bonn, Germany
"We shared to rooms in the Manor. As the Manor has four rooms only there were only two other couples staying with us which made our stay a really private encounter. The Manor is huge and leaves enough..."
