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Samara Karoo Reserve

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Sports facility
Manor House King Suite | View from room
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Karoo Superior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Karoo Superior Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Separate bedroom
  • 646 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Karoo Family Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Karoo Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Tent | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
HDTV
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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
4 bedrooms
  • 431 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston, Blue Crane Route, Eastern Cape, 6280

What's nearby

  • Samara Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve - 19 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Asanta Sana Game Reserve - 37 min drive - 15.1 km

About this property

Samara Karoo Reserve

Luxury all-inclusive lodge near Samara Private Game Reserve
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar at Samara Karoo Reserve. Adventurous travelers may like the spelunking, mountain biking, and ecotours at this lodge. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the onsite 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 sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, game drive on site, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and furnished patios, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books, and art supplies
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, childcare services, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Colonial architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • HDTV

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3900 per person (roundtrip)
  • Housekeeping is 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Samara Karoo Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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?

Check-out 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?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Samara Karoo Reserve located?

Set in Blue Crane Route, this family-friendly lodge is steps from Samara Private Game Reserve.

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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

Janet

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Verified traveler

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