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The results of the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 are out, and we are thrilled that Samara Karoo Reserve is recognized as one of the top resorts in South Africa. Condé Nast Traveller received more than 182,500 survey responses from readers across the United Kingdom rating their travel experiences across the globe to … Continued
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This is the story of Nosipho Witbooi – a journey marked by courage and creativity.
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Samara is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to spot the elusive aardvark.
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At Creation Wines, care is not a concept. It is a practice. One that begins in virus-free vineyards, where biodiversity is preserved, not cleared. Where cover crops are planted for soil health, owls control pests naturally and water is managed with intention. This ethos extends into Creation’s commitment to low-impact production, climate resilience and community … Continued
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This translocation seeks to establish new elephant populations across South Africa
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Variations on Karoo lamb chops and butternut fritters dishes have been Samara favourites since we opened our doors, and Head Chef Vandeline Pienaar has breathed new life into the recipe with the addition of a few special twists. If you can, try to source free-range veld-reared Karoo lamb – with a natural herby taste, this … Continued
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The results of the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 are out, and we are immensely proud that Samara Karoo Reserve has been named as a winner on both the United States list (#15 in South Africa) and the United Kingdom list (#6 in South Africa). The Readers’ Choice Awards represent the epitome of … Continued
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Driving into the sleepy town of Graaff-Reinet is like taking a step back in time. Nestled in a horseshoe bend of the Sundays River, the “gem of the Karoo” was established in 1786. This makes it the 4th oldest magisterial district in the country. Lined with small businesses, coffee shops and art galleries, the streets … Continued
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Africa, being a vast continent of 54 countries, cannot easily be generalised, and neither can African safaris. There are a host of exciting destinations to visit across the continent, each offering vastly different experiences, and the seasonality of each varies by region and country. South Africa, located at the very tip of Africa, is undoubtedly … Continued
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Closed for seven months for extensive renovations, Samara’s flagship Karoo Lodge, a restored farmhouse where the Samara Story began, recently re-opened to visitors. “The Karoo Lodge redesign pays homage to this special region we call home”, says Sarah Tompkins, Co-Founder of Samara. “A great deal of love and hard work has gone into retaining the … Continued
