Samara Recognised with Condé Nast Traveller’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Award
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Samara Karoo Reserve has been recognized as one of the top resorts in South Africa.
Nosipho’s dream
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This is the story of Nosipho Witbooi – a journey marked by courage and creativity.
All about aardvarks
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Samara is widely regarded as one of the best places in the world to spot the elusive aardvark.
Wine, wilderness & the art of regeneration
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Creation and Samara are different in geography and output, but aligned in mindset. One rooted in vines, the other in veld.
Four Addo elephants released at Samara
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This translocation seeks to expand the habitat available for elephants to thrive.
Lamb chops with butternut fritters recipe
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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.
Samara wins at the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2024
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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).
5 things to do in Graaff-Reinet
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Whether you’re just passing through after a visit to Samara Karoo Reserve or staying a few nights, there are plenty of things to do in Graaff-Reinet.
Why you should choose a Winter Safari in South Africa
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Winter offers the perfect time for a South African safari that will make you want to return time and time again.
Our re-imagined Karoo Lodge
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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.