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Intimate luxury lodges

Whilst on safari at Samara you will bask in the exclusivity of being one of few people in a vast wilderness, with just three intimate luxury lodges on the 67,000-acre reserve.

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Karoo Lodge

Karoo Lodge

  • traditional homestead
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  • 8 Suites
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  • 2 family suites

Encircled by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge celebrates the unique soulfulness of the Karoo.
Lovingly-restored homestead
The Manor

The Manor

  • exclusive-use Villa
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  • Sleeps 8
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  • Private vehicle

Contemporary style meets slow Karoo living at The Manor, a striking oasis in the semi-desert landscape.
Exclusive-use villa
Plains Camp

Plains Camp

  • off-grid tented camp
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  • 4 tented suites
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  • walking safaris

A spellbinding off-grid experience, Plains Camp is about reconnecting with Nature in elegant simplicity.
Off-grid tented eco-camp
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Experiences

Conceived as a love letter to the Karoo, the Samara guest experience brings to life this ecosystem of many treasures with activities designed to enthral, entertain and educate.

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Samara’s three intimate lodges, each with a true sense of place, enjoy exclusive traversing rights over the 67,000-acre reserve. 

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Our Story

In staying with us, you become co-creators of our vision to restore the magic of the Great Karoo through rewilding and responsible tourism.

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Exclusive offers

Limited time offer: Stay 3, Pay 2 in all lodges

Stay 4 nights with flights

Stay 7, Pay 6 with flights
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Stay 3 nights at Samara and only pay for 2, valid for new bookings travelling between 01 June and 30 September 2026.

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Spend 4 nights at Samara and receive a complimentary return flight between Johannesburg or Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, as well as a return road transfer to Samara.

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Spend 7 nights at Samara, only pay for 6 and receive a complimentary return flight between Johannesburg or Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, as well as a return road transfer to Samara.