One man’s cancellation is another man’s opportunity. Due to a last-minute booking release, The Manor has availability between 19 and 29 December 2023.
This luxurious villa sleeps 8 in four elegantly-appointed suites. This festive season, the entire villa can be booked exclusively or guests may opt to book one or more of the suites individually.
Come and experience the magic of Karoo landscapes and all they have to offer. Get in touch with your wild side with twice-daily game drives. Track wild cheetah on foot. Immerse yourself in Nature. Indulge in al fresco dining, cool off in the sparkling infinity pool and give yourself and your loved ones the gift of time and tranquillity.


What’s included in the experience:
- Access to 67,000 acres of exclusive born-again wilderness
- Luxury en-suite accommodation
- Festive wilderness meals
- Twice daily game drives with experienced guide and tracker
- Spekboom planting experience
- Guided bush walks & wildlife tracking
- Access to ongoing conservation activities
- Transfers between lodges and Samara’s airstrip
- Three meals and game drive snacks daily
- Soft drinks, house wines and selected spirits and beers
- Specialty teas and local coffee
- Children’s activity programme
- Wifi in rooms & common areas
Available at additional cost:
- Transfers to/from the Samara property
- Specialised activities e.g. star bed, fly camping
- Spa treatments and massages
- Fine wines and premium brand spirits
- Laundry
- Gift shop purchases
- Gratuities
- Child-minding
For Samara’s full booking terms and conditions, click here.


Contact Reservations for special last-minute rates on +27 (0)49 940 1111 or reservations@samara.co.za.
Samara Karoo Reserve is a leading conservation journey to restore 67,000 acres of South Africa’s Great Karoo landscape and beyond through rewilding and responsible tourism. Staying at one of Samara’s lodges acts as a direct contribution to this vision.