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
"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..."
