Explore the Greater Karoo
- Heritage & Wilderness Fusion | Seamless Travel | Local Immersion
Discover the soul of the Karoo with a curated 6-night itinerary that blends cultural immersion with wild beauty – 4 nights at Samara and 2 nights at Drostdy Hotel in Graaff-Reinet.
Immerse yourself in the Great Karoo with a spectacular safari experience at Samara and a stay at the historic Drostdy Hotel in charming Graaff-Reinet.
The Karoo has been described as South Africa’s “soul space” and the characterful town of Graaff-Reinet as the gem within it. Enjoy the best of the region with 4 nights at Samara and 2 nights at Drostdy Hotel, Graaff-Reinet’s grande dame located in the heart of town.
A beautifully restored boutique hotel, the Drostdy offers timeless elegance, contemporary comfort and easy access to Graaff-Reinet’s cultural landmarks and the dramatic Valley of Desolation.
Set on 67,000 acres of born-again wilderness a 45-minute drive from Graaff-Reinet, Samara offers one of South Africa’s most unique safari experiences.
6 nights | Heritage & Wilderness Fusion
South Africa's Soul Space
This 6-night Karoo experience includes:
- 2 nights at Drostdy Hotel
- 4 nights at Samara Karoo Reserve
- Complimentary return road transfers from/to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) Airport and between the properties
- Complimentary return flights on a commercial airline between Cape Town or Johannesburg and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), subject to spending 4 nights at Samara Karoo Reserve.
Important information
Travel Validity
- Valid until 31 December 2026
Terms & Conditions
- Offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined with other promotions or special rates at either property.
- Must be requested at the time of booking and cannot be applied retrospectively.
- Standard booking terms and conditions at each property apply.
- Standard rate inclusions at Samara Karoo Reserve apply.
Drostdy Hotel inclusions
- Luxury accommodation in a Standard Room
- Daily breakfast
- One three-course paired dinner per person
- Entry to one of the historic museums in Graaff-Reinet
- Return transfers and entrance to the Valley of Desolation
- Picnic basket at the Valley of Desolation
- Couples' massage at the on-site Africology Spa
Explore the Greater Karoo
