The 77 000 hectare Samara Karoo Reserve located in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, boasts an incredible 4 of South Africa’s 8 natural biomes: Savanna, Nama Karoo, Thicket and Grasslands.
Game Viewing
Each of these biomes will form a part of your twice-daily game drives with well-informed and experienced guides. Samara’s very own ‘Funny 5’ which consists of the giraffe, warthog, monkey, aardvark and wildebeest, await you on your safari excursions, A variety of other mammal and bird species will also be encountered as you make your way through the breathtaking surrounds of the 5-star lodge in the game reserve.
If you are seeking a change from the conventional game drive you can opt to take part in a guided safari walk or simply take in the natural splendour from the seating on the outside patios.
Family Fun
Samara Karoo Reserve is family owned and family run, join in with your family to experience the wonders of nature. Watch the delight on your children’s faces as they discover new wonders as they explore the bush.
Children of all ages are catered for, with dedicated children's menus and a daily kids programme, babysitting and play area. Games are educational and fun, introducing the next generation early to conservation.
Cheetah Tracking on Foot
Samara Karoo Reserve has a number of collared and habituated cheetahs. Professional guides lead you through the bush, on foot, following the markings and spoor of the cheetah for an exhilarating safari experience.
Stalk a seasoned stalker. Ease in behind a bush and watch, close up to these magnificent beasts. Feel the sound resonant through you as they “purr”. Watch their sinewy strength as they pad across the plains.
Bush Dining
Mealtime at the 5-star lodge in the private game reserve is a luxurious affair with highly-skilled chef preparing delicious food offerings in the Karoo Kitchen. Cuisine is influenced by the history of the area but sports a modern twist. Meals are served in beautiful settings that include an elegant dining room as well as a lovely outdoor seating area.
Indulge in breakfast buffets after your early morning game drive. Relish a picnic lunches out in the wilderness under the shade of an umbrella, whilst cooling your feet in a gentle stream. Dine with the stars as your only canopy and take in the vastness of a South African sky.
A well-stocked bar is available on the premises and 24-hour room service is available on request.
Samara Karoo Reserve, situated 53 km from Graaf-Reinet in the Eastern Cape, is renowned for its lavish accommodation options that meld in pe...