Samara Private Game Reserve, Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Samara Game Reserve view of the Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Samara Game Reserve in the Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa, provides guests with luxury accommodation in a serene setting, excellent game-viewing and Spa relaxation.
One of the bedrooms at Samara Private Game Reserve.
Picnic table with amazing views of the Great Karoo, South Africa.
Game-drive and picnic with amazing views of the Karoo, South Africa.

  • Game drives and guided bush walks is the unspoiled wilderness near Graaf-Reinet
  • Magnificent Great Karoo landscapes and a diverse range of African wildlife
  • 3 luxury lodges and the Samara Spa are overlooking a waterhole
  • Bushmen paintings, Cheetah experiences, Karoo fossils, place of the historic Springbok Migration


  • Situated in a place where time stands still, Samara Private Game Reserve offers unique wildlife and spectacular Karoo Mountain scenery. This Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa provides a tranquil escape to soothe the soul and uplift even the weariest traveller as they gaze across the vast open spaces and arresting terrain to distant horizons.

    Home to an abundance of African wildlife, including a large diversity of game and endangered wildlife, this Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa introduces guests to the elusive Cheetah, accompanied by an expert and knowledgeable guide and free from the restrictions of other reserves. Interacting with these amazing creatures in their natural environment is indeed an unforgettable experience.

    Samara, a Karoo Game Reserve in South Africa, is situated on 70 000 acres of lush, indigenous wilderness amongst the Sneeuberg Mountains. This family owned reserve offers modern colonial living in the heart of the African bush at the Karoo Lodge, the Manor at Samara and the Mountain Retreat for luxury Eastern Cape accommodation.

    Culinary delights are experienced whether guests dine in the open-air boma (enclosure) under the stars or picnic overlooking the romantic Plains of Camdeboo. The Karoo Kitchen produces mouth-watering cuisine using hand-selected wild ingredients and fresh garden produce. Vegetarian guests can also look forward to delectable dining experiences. Meals are served with quality South African wines selected from the cellar.

    Children of all ages are welcome at Karoo Lodge at Samara Private Game Reserve where there is a special programme suitable for families. However, children under the age of 8 may not accompany parents on game drives unless the family has exclusive use of the vehicle.

    One of the bedrooms at Samara Private Game Reserve.
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    Picnic table with amazing views of the Great Karoo, South Africa.
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    Game-drive and picnic with amazing views of the Karoo, South Africa.
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    Provisional Reservation System
    Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
    Staying at   Samara Game Reserve
    Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
    Karoo Suites - Max People: 2
    Lodge Suites - Max People: 2
    The Manor House: Exclusive use, all meals included - Max People: 8
    The Mountain Retreat: Exclusive Use - Max People: 10
    Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
      adults children under 12
    Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
      Start date nights
    If you are sure all steps marked with a * are complete please