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Of course what makes it really spectacular, is the beauty, the décor,the food, the staff, “Sibella”, the history and the preservation of a very important corner of the world.. It is like stepping back in time, to a more genteel, beautiful and caring world. I will return often! I believe in my heart that there are a few – just a few – who come to Africa for a rest and to restore our souls and this is most definitely the place for that. - Valerie Price
On the accommodation side they go the extra mile with lunch in the shade under trees and dinner under the stars with hurricane lamps and candles to help celebrate our wedding anniversary. If you want something different then this place gives you an away from it all experience. - extracted from Trip Advisor
But the real wonder is the landscape . Michael, our ranger, drove us up to the mountains in the reserve, driving on a quite steep stone road and when we arrived right on the top a huge plateau with endless horizon waited for us: herd of black wildebeest , zebras and elands grazing, the bright colours of the fields yellowed by the winter, the green trees and the blue sky with a couple of snow capped mountains not so far away are something I cannot describe! Having a cup of coffee on the ridge of the mountains overlooking the immense valleys down, is stunning. And, at last , the cheetahs: we were lucky to meet Sibella the cheetah ,wandering on the plateau: fantastic . It was quite cold while we were there but coming back from the game drives the room was very warm with the fireplace lit. But what was a nice surprise was the bath: filled with warm water , perfumed salts and 2 glasses of sherry waiting for us: fantastic! - extracted from Trip Advisor
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We have
just returned from a most enjoyable week at Samara with
our four children (aged 15,13,11 & 9). So much
more than just a game reserve, the accommodation was
luxurious, the food delicious and the staff attentive.
A week in such a heavenly place gave us a real chance to unwind.
Time moves slowly at Samara and the absence of mobile phones
(they are out of range, although WiFi is available at the Lodge
for those who need to keep in touch with the outside world)
I found a real blessing. Game drives, stalking Cheetah
on foot and picnics overlooking the great expanse of the Karoo;
we were thrilled, fascinated and delighted. The children
were well entertained by the rangers, spending a couple of nights
camping out under the stars, cooking bread over the barbeque
fire and learning skills from the tracking academy. We
played board games, tennis and swam in the pool, but most of
the time we just sat and watched the beautiful game that roams
wild in this secret world nestled betwixt mountains in the heart
of the Karoo. I’d heartily recommend a stay at Samara,
just don’t make it too short – this is a place to
immerse yourself into life in Africa as it once was, and you’ll
be sorry to leave. - Trip Advisor -traveller147 
P O Box 649, Graaff-Reinet 6280
Reservations: +27(0)49 891 0558 | Lodge: +27 (0)49 891 0880 | Fax: +27(0)49
892 3751
lodge@samara.co.za
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