Samara Private Game Reserve
Samara Private Game Reserve has built its name as an outstanding and dedicated South African conservation destination where guests can enjoy the most magnificent Karoo landscapes and be treated to exceptional service, kick back and allow the tranquillity of the Karoo to envelop their souls. You can choose from three equisite properties, Karoo Lodge, Mountain Retreat and The Manor. The three elegant lodges provide luxury accommodation nestled within 70,000 acres bursting with wildlife. Discover this vast area either by daily guided game drives or by foot safari! Samara offers you the life changing experience of walking with Cheetah. Samara works closely with De Wildt Cheetah and WIldlife Trust and invites you to share in the sucess of the thriving Samara Cheetah population.
Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity in the reserve’s pristine wilderness. The three Lodge Suites are light and airy, all opening out on to the wide wrap-around veranda. Each has a luxury en-suite bathroom and is air-conditioned. The three Karoo Suites are individual Karoo style “cottages” in the garden and are larger than the Lodge Suites. Each has a luxury en-suite bathroom, is air-conditioned and has a fireplace.
Mountain Retreat an exclusive use venue accommodating up to 10 guests. There are three delightful double en-suite bedrooms in the main homestead and a further two en-suite bedrooms are situated in the beautifully restored Victorian barn. A comfortable living room with fireplace and dining room complete the indoor facilities. A wide wrap-around veranda with jacuzzi provides the perfect area for relaxing The Mountain Retreat is the perfect getaway for a family or group of friends.
The Manor at Samara is for the exclusive use of up to 8 guests in ultimate luxury and total privacy with every whim being anticipated by friendly but unobtrusive staff. Mark and Sarah Tompkins built the Manor on the site of an old house with title deeds dating back to Lord Charles Somerset. The Manor House is available for rental when the Tompkins family are not in residence. The Manor is unique in its warm design which reflects the local landscape and traditions whilst retaining a lovely light twist. Each of the four spacious air-conditioned suites has a large en-suite bathrooms with separate showers and free standing baths. Services include a personal ranger, chef and butler.
For further information on Samara Private Game Reserve, or hotels in the Eastern Cape or for advice about planning a holiday to South Africa please conat Illona on 0285 650 011.