Wine in the Wilderness 2026

CONSERVATION AND CULTIVARS | 3-NIGHT ITINERARY | MAY 2026

This May, Samara Karoo Reserve invites you to a gathering shaped by shared values, where fine South African wine estates, a Karoo rewilding success story and a historic country town come together in one seamless experience. Each three-night journey has been curated for those who appreciate both the delights of safari and the sophistication of an expertly-crafted wine.

Creation Wines | 22-25 May 2026

Innovation Rooted in Place

Set high on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Creation Wines is an award-winning family-owned estate internationally recognised for its cool-climate wines, meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability. Known for pushing boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in place, Creation’s wines reflect precision, balance and a clear sense of origin — a celebrated expression of one of South Africa’s most distinctive wine regions.

Book Creation Weekend

Ormonde Wines | 29 May-01 June 2026

A Celebration of Place and Precision

Nestled in the rolling hills of Darling on the West Coast, Ormonde Wines is known for wines that reflect the unique terroir shaped by ancient granite soils and coastal fog. A family-owned estate deeply rooted in tradition, Ormonde crafts expressive, elegant wines with character and balance — from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to refined reds cultivated with care and attention.

Book Ormonde Weekend

A wonderful few days of wildlife and wine – our two favourites! Thanks to all the friendly staff for a great time.

Warren

Important information

EACH 3-NIGHT ITINERARY INCLUDES:

A wine-pairing dinner hosted by the partner winery
A full-day excursion to the Stoep Tasting Festival in Graaff-Reinet
Transfer to/from Graaff-Reinet for the Stoep Tasting Festival
A wilderness picnic (weather permitting)
Luxury en-suite accommodation
Daily game drives with experienced guide and tracker
Night drives to view nocturnal wildlife
Guided bush walks and wildlife tracking, including cheetah tracking on foot
Medicinal plant walks and San rock art visits
Conservation and community storytelling
Spekboom planting activity
Stargazing
All meals and snacks
All beverages
Laundry and Wi-Fi
Contribution to the cost of conservation

EXCLUSIONS:

Transfers to/from the Samara property
Star bed experience*
Fly camping experience*
Spa treatments
Gift shop purchases
Donations to The Friends of Samara Trust NPO
Gratuities

TRAVEL VALIDITY:

22-25 May 2026 for the Creation Wines weekend
29 May-01 June 2026 for the Ormonde Wines weekend

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other special rates or offers.
Offers must be requested at the time of booking and cannot be applied retrospectively.
Availability of offers is restricted, and Samara reserves the right to limit the number of suites available on a specific offer and/or to discontinue the offer at any time.
Other terms and conditions may apply.

*Subject to availability and weather.