Samara Private Game Reserve, South Africa Vacations, Safari Tours and Luxury Travel Packages

Welcome to Samara Private Game Reserve in the malaria free Eastern Cape where time stands still, inviting you to pause, breathe, reflect.

Discover the Africa one has always dreamt and read about, with vast open plains, spectacular sunsets and starry skies with the Milky Way so close you, can almost touch it. Experience the charm of a traditional Colonial homestead surrounded by 70 000 protected acres in the malaria-free Greater Karoo. Be inspired by the conservation projects which include the return of endangered species to Samara and where every effort is being made to preserve global biodiversity in this unique environment.

Luxury Colonial style Karoo cottages and rooms in the restored homestead offer relaxed comfort and style. Spend your days on safari with experienced rangers and trackers and visit the unspoilt plains of Camdeboo where the majestic cheetah reigns once more and the endangered mountain zebra wander on the endless grassy plains. Free of the restrictions of the Big 5 reserves, your professional guide will introduce you to the highly endangered Cheetah, enabling you to participate in an exclusive interaction with these graceful predators.

Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity with the reserve’s pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts with the essence of Mother Nature, the lodge treats you with exceptional service, meaning you can kick back and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop your soul.

If you choose, you can leave the game for another day and indulge yourself in the luxury of your suite and let our experienced therapist ease you into relaxation with her aromatic oils and local charm.

Echoing the pulse of the Karoo, the interiors seek to fuse the elegance of luxury colonial style cottages with the untamed beauty of the African bush.
Cradled in the softest linen, you can lose yourself in the sleepy rhythms of the land as the tranquil sounds of the Karoo lull you into an idyllic state of relaxation and contentment. Quiet, but not silent, Africa’s voice whispers sweet nothings through the grasses.

Whether you dine in the boma, under the stars or picnic overlooking the
romantic plains of Camdeboo, you will savour the flavours of our
mouth-watering cuisine hand selected and produced from our Karoo Kitchen. Executive chef, Quintinn van Rensburg, will guide you through a cornucopia of flavours redolent of the wild surrounds and complimented by Iris Adams handpicked Karoo garden produce. The rich bush scents of Wild Rosemary and Fynbos are combined with traditional Karoo Lamb and Springbok Loin to create a gastronomic delight that never fails to seduce. Meals are all served with quality wines selected from our cellar.

Unparalleled and humbling experiences await you at Samara. With four of the country’s seven biomes, Samara’s abundant wilderness preserves a complex and diverse ecosystem, providing habitat for over 60 mammal species. Among more common species, such as the Kudu and Duiker, the secretive Aardvark and the once-endangered White Rhino roam. Giraffes can be seen peeking over the thorny Acacia canopy, while Cheetah crouch, hidden in the grass, waiting for an opportunity to stretch their legs and test the speed of the Hartebeest.

Whether ensconced in the comfort of an open game viewer, or trekking through the fragrant Karoo bush, you will feel the deep pulse of the Karoo that makes Samara truly magical.

Discover the secrets of Samara as you explore the untouched Plains of Camdeboo that once staged the massive migrations of millions of Springbok. Fossils that predate the dinosaurs and well-preserved Bushman paintings offer a fascinating insight into some of the historical intricacies of our Earth’s past.

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