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Samara Karoo Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxury spa lodge, walk to Samara Private Game Reserve
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Samara Karoo Reserve

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Luxury Tent
Karoo Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Standard Suite
Luxury Tent | Living area

Overview of Samara Karoo Reserve

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is NZ$2,083
Price available on 7/5/2024

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Map
Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston, Blue Crane Route, Eastern Cape, 6280
  • Popular LocationSamara Private Game Reserve1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMount Camdeboo Game Reserve7 min drive
  • Popular LocationAsanta Sana Game Reserve22 min drive
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Room options

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Karoo Superior Suite

Karoo Superior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Renovated in 2019
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Karoo Family Suite

Karoo Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2019
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 80 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
HDTV
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Manor House King Suite | Living area

Manor House King Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2019
  • 40 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Blue Crane Route

Located in Blue Crane Route, Samara Karoo Reserve is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Samara Private Game Reserve and Camdeboo National Park. Valley of Desolation is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Samara Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve - 7 min drive
  • Asanta Sana Game Reserve - 22 min drive
  • Valley of Desolation - 77 min drive
  • Camdeboo National Park - 77 min drive

About this property

Samara Karoo Reserve

Luxury family-friendly lodge refurbished in 2019 and located near Samara Private Game Reserve
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a poolside bar at Samara Karoo Reserve. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, spelunking and ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. In addition to a terrace and a firepit, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor furniture, wedding services and game drive on-site
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and art supplies
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, childcare services and daily housekeeping

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Samara Karoo Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Samara Karoo Reserve is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List of the world's best places to stay.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Spelunking
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Building
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor
  • Renovated entire property - September 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Outdoor space

  • Furnished patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3900 per person (return)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Karoo Lodge Samara
Karoo Lodge Samara Graaff-Reinet
Karoo Samara Graaff-Reinet
Samara Private Game Reserve Lodge Blue Crane Route
Samara Private Game Reserve Blue Crane Route
Samara Private Game Reserve B
Samara Karoo Reserve
Samara Karoo Reserve Lodge
Samara Private Game Reserve
Samara Karoo Reserve Blue Crane Route
Samara Karoo Reserve Lodge Blue Crane Route

Frequently asked questions

Does Samara Karoo Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Samara Karoo Reserve?

As of 29 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samara Karoo Reserve on 7 May 2024 start from NZ$2,083.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Samara Karoo Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samara Karoo Reserve?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Samara Karoo Reserve?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Samara Karoo Reserve?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Samara Karoo Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 3900 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Samara Karoo Reserve?

Some rate plans available at this lodge are all-inclusive.

Where is Samara Karoo Reserve located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Samara Private Game Reserve.

Samara Karoo Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't recommend this place more. Everything was perfect! From the warm welcome of the attentive staff, who made us feel home during our stay - to our knowledgeable animal tracker Ben who went out of his way to find the big five during our 4 game drives. A hot filled bath waiting for us after the game drive to refresh before our dinner outside under millions of starts and next to an open fire - just magic. A big birthday cake for our daughter topped off our unforgettable experience. Thank you Samara for a wonderful stay! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb facility Vast property therefore Game viewing sparse which was purpose of visit Road to the Reserve atrocious where our tire was cut by stones Smaller vehicles would have a very difficult time reaching the Reserve
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet, Fairlight, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Game Lodge in the Karoo
We loved Samara. We were treated to an upgrade to a delightful suite in the gardens. The staff were all charming, the food very good and the game drives excellent. We would certainly stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tolle Lage der Lodge, Zimmer sind sauber, sehr geräumig, das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Essen ist abwechslungsreich und ausreichend - inkl. Überraschungspicknick am 1. Weihnachtsfeiertag. Die Pirschfahrten sind informativ und spannend. Rundum ein gelungener Aufenthalt! Eine Oase fernab des Alltagsstress und der Hektik der Großstädte - Samara Private Game Reserve ist absolut eine Reise wert !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tarcisio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Melhor Safari privado da região fora do Kruger.
Eu fui com um grupo de oito pessoas. Tudo foi surreal. A estrutura, os quartos, a casa principal, os jantares e cafés da manhã, tudo sensacional. Os funcionários são super atenciosos e prestativos. Inclusive tive um problema com pneu furado e os próprios funcionários trocaram, consertaram e ainda ligaram para a locadora do veículo para resolver tudo. Tivemos um almoço inesquecível em cima da montanha com vista para toda a Savana africana. Vale cada centavo se hospedar aqui. No Safari vimos varios animais bem de perto, os guias são atenciosos, sabem de cada animal com detalhes e respondem a todas as perguntas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

hmw, München Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderbare Lodge, - warm und herzlich!
Samara ist eine Oase der Ruhe und Entspannung in einem riesigen Gebiet wundervoller und abwechslungsreicher Landschaft. Exzellente Safari-Drives mit kompetenten Guides. Die Atmosphäre ist sehr persönlich und herzlich. Der Manager kümmert sich um jedes Detail; auch alle anderen Angestellten. Samara ist ein unvergessliches und fantastisches Erlebnis.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018