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Samara Karoo Reserve

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Sports facility
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Manor House King Suite | View from room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

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Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston, Blue Crane Route, Eastern Cape, 6280
  • Samara Private Game Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Asanta Sana Game Reserve
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Karoo Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Karoo Superior Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Karoo Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Karoo Family Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Tent

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Manor House King Suite | Living area

Manor House King Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Samara Karoo Reserve

Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Along with a full-service spa, this lodge has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a complimentary children's club are on-site.
Samara Karoo Reserve offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
During your stay at Samara Karoo Reserve, you're just a quick walk from Samara Private Game Reserve. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes mountain biking, a playground and hiking/biking trails
  • Steps from Samara Private Game Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Samara Karoo Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Samara Karoo Reserve offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Samara Karoo Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Blue Crane Route lodge.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Samara Karoo Reserve has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Samara Karoo Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Samara Karoo Reserve is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Spelunking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3900 per person (return)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
Samara Karoo Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Karoo Lodge Samara
Karoo Lodge Samara Graaff-Reinet
Karoo Samara Graaff-Reinet
Samara Private Game Reserve Lodge Blue Crane Route
Samara Private Game Reserve Blue Crane Route
Samara Private Game Reserve B
Samara Karoo Reserve
Samara Karoo Reserve Lodge
Samara Private Game Reserve
Samara Karoo Reserve Blue Crane Route
Samara Karoo Reserve Lodge Blue Crane Route

Samara Karoo Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't recommend this place more. Everything was perfect! From the warm welcome of the attentive staff, who made us feel home during our stay - to our knowledgeable animal tracker Ben who went out of his way to find the big five during our 4 game drives. A hot filled bath waiting for us after the game drive to refresh before our dinner outside under millions of starts and next to an open fire - just magic. A big birthday cake for our daughter topped off our unforgettable experience. Thank you Samara for a wonderful stay! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb facility Vast property therefore Game viewing sparse which was purpose of visit Road to the Reserve atrocious where our tire was cut by stones Smaller vehicles would have a very difficult time reaching the Reserve
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Fairlight, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Game Lodge in the Karoo
We loved Samara. We were treated to an upgrade to a delightful suite in the gardens. The staff were all charming, the food very good and the game drives excellent. We would certainly stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage der Lodge, Zimmer sind sauber, sehr geräumig, das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen ist abwechslungsreich und ausreichend - inkl. Überraschungspicknick am 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag. Die Pirschfahrten sind informativ und spannend. Rundum ein gelungener Aufenthalt! Eine Oase fernab des Alltagsstress und der Hektik der Großstädte - Samara Private Game Reserve ist absolut eine Reise wert !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tarcisio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melhor Safari privado da região fora do Kruger.
Eu fui com um grupo de oito pessoas. Tudo foi surreal. A estrutura, os quartos, a casa principal, os jantares e cafés da manhã, tudo sensacional. Os funcionários são super atenciosos e prestativos. Inclusive tive um problema com pneu furado e os próprios funcionários trocaram, consertaram e ainda ligaram para a locadora do veículo para resolver tudo. Tivemos um almoço inesquecível em cima da montanha com vista para toda a Savana africana. Vale cada centavo se hospedar aqui. No Safari vimos varios animais bem de perto, os guias são atenciosos, sabem de cada animal com detalhes e respondem a todas as perguntas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

hmw, München Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbare Lodge, - warm und herzlich!
Samara ist eine Oase der Ruhe und Entspannung in einem riesigen Gebiet wundervoller und abwechslungsreicher Landschaft. Exzellente Safari-Drives mit kompetenten Guides. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr persönlich und herzlich. Der Manager kümmert sich um jedes Detail; auch alle anderen Angestellten. Samara ist ein unvergessliches und fantastisches Erlebnis.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018