Five star Samara Private Game Reserve - Top Big 5 safari lodge! Luxury and exclusive accommodation in a spectacular reserve. Fantastic winter special offer!

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Welcome to Five star 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 accommodation: Colonial style Karoo cottages and rooms in the restored homestead offer relaxed comfort and style. Spend your days on an exclusive 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.

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.

Exclusive use of The Manor house

The Manor at Samara is for the exclusive use of up to 8 guests in luxury, air- conditioned en suite rooms with views over an extraordinary Karoo mountain landscape. You will arrive at this historic homestead and upon entering breathtaking views will unfold over an infinity pool which descends into a natural water hole at which game is present in the early morning and late afternoon. Relax in four spacious suites with indoor en-suite bathrooms, free-standing baths and be cradled in the luxury of beds that lull you to sleep. Services include a personal ranger, chef and butler.

You can fly in directly to Samara and land on our runway which is 1500 metres long. We have access to several aircraft including a 6 seater twin engined Piper Seneca and an 8 seater Airvan.