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Samara Karoo Reserve

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star lodge near Samara Private Game Reserve

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Luxury Tent
Standard Suite
Sports facility
Manor House King Suite | View from room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston, Blue Crane Route, Eastern Cape, 6280
  • Samara Private Game Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Asanta Sana Game Reserve
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Karoo Superior Suite

Karoo Superior Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite

Standard Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Karoo Family Suite

Karoo Family Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Tent

Luxury Tent

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Manor House King Suite | Living area

Manor House King Suite

  • Mountain view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Blue Crane Route

In Blue Crane Route .Within the region of this Blue Crane Route lodge, you'll find Samara Private Game Reserve and Camdeboo National Park. Valley of Desolation is also in the region.
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What's nearby

  • Samara Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Asanta Sana Game Reserve - 22 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Valley of Desolation - 77 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Camdeboo National Park - 77 min drive - 58.0 km

About this property

Samara Karoo Reserve

Family-friendly 5-star lodge near Samara Private Game Reserve
Some rates at Samara Karoo Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Samara Karoo Reserve offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Samara Karoo Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Blue Crane Route lodge.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2005
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Samara Karoo Reserve offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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  • All-inclusive
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

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 (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

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 staffed during limited hours
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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3900 per person (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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

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