Samara Private Game Reserve

Situated at the end of the Garden Route and only two and half hours from Port Elizabeth, Samara Private Game Reserve offers a magical 5-star experience in a 70 000 acre malaria-free reserve in the Great Karoo. 

Luxurious accommodation is offered in two intimate game lodges - Karoo Lodge which is a homely and comfortable renovated farmstead overlooking an amphitheater of mountains and The Manor, an exclusive-use villa with private pool, chef, butler, and ranger.

Three Karoo Suites are standalone cottages positioned a short distance from the main homestead. Each has a luxury en-suite bathroom with a large bathtub, double vanities and an outdoor shower; fireplace, air-conditioning, and private patios with comfortable outdoor seating.

Four Game Lodge Suites are found inside the main homestead. They are spacious and include air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom with large freestanding bath and shower, and a wraparound verandah with comfortable outdoor seating.

The two Sibella Suites are located near the waterhole that attracts an abundance of wildlife. These suites are interleading and provide ideal luxury accommodation for families with young children. Each game lodge suite has an en-suite bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, and a shared wooden deck.

Karoo Lodge facilities include a living room with fireplace, a cozy bar, small television area, large dining room with fireplace, outdoor boma, curio shop, fenced pool and children's outdoor play area. Wi-Fi access is offered in all the rooms.

The Manor in elegantly decorated with beaded African artwork and traditional Karoo antiques. The Manor boasts four spacious luxury suites with large en-suite bathrooms and private patios. The Manor is ideal for families or small groups looking for an exclusive safari experience. 

The facilities offered at The Manor include two magnificent living areas and two smaller breakaway lounging alcoves, fireplace, dining room, bar area, a small breakfast room, outdoor patio and a 21m infinity pool. The Manor includes the services of a private ranger and chef.

Priding themselves in wildlife conservation, Samara has successfully reintroduced many species back into the Karoo particularly Cheetah and desert-adapted Rhino. Aardvark flourish in this region and Samara have habituated certain individuals to further understand aardvark ecology. 

Samara is home to various species including bats, shrews, hedgehogs, monkeys, baboons, rabbits, hares, various rodents, buck, zebra, giraffe, foxes, Mongeese, genets, aardwolf, caracals, wild cats, leopard, cheetah, white rhino, desert-adapted black rhino, and the brown hyena.

Samara offers a variety of activities which include game drives, guided walks, wilderness picnics, bird-watching, mountain biking, conservation activities, and a luxury star bed sleep-out. 

Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge and an interactive children’s programme is offered. Extra beds for children can be accommodated in all rooms except the Sibella Suites.

Samara Private Game Reserve is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a luxury safari getaway.