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Roam Safari Lodge, Klein Karoo | Timbuktu Travel
Klein Karoo

Roam Safari Lodge

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About Roam Safari Lodge

The essence of the Karoo – space, stillness and hearty food
Roam Private Game Reserve, set on the vast Great Karoo plains between Prince Albert and Beaufort West, is an ecotourism sanctuary of malaria-free scrubland. Thatched Roam Safari Lodge is one of a trio of accommodation options. (You'll know it by the lovingly tended lawn, which is a cool, albeit small, drink for the eyes.) This challenging semi-desert may appear fallow, but its space and silence are addictive – the ideal escape from the noise and mayhem of the outside world. There's a myriad of life, big and small, to explore – and some delicious Karoo-style cooking to enjoy.
Klein Karoo , South Africa
From $250 per person/per night
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The property

The lodge comprises three large thatched buildings built in a horseshoe around a courtyard. The architecture replicates that of old Karoo farmhouses, with high ceilings, white-washed walls and deep verandas with plentiful outdoor seating, and a long wooden table set facing a stone braai area. Beyond the lawn, a wooden deck surrounds a pool, and shaded seating offers front-row rugged views. Indoors, two lounges offer ample seating, and there's a communal dining area. Expect country-style hospitality at its best.

The rooms

The two buildings flanking the main area house five bedrooms – one twin, three doubles and one master suite. They too are finished in Cape Dutch/Karoo style, with thatched ceilings and polished concrete or tiled floors, deliciously cool underfoot in summer. The furnishings are simple but elegant, and very comfortable. En-suite bathrooms (some completely open to the bedrooms) have large showers; the master suite has a Victorian tub. Each room opens to the courtyard and has a terrace with seating.

Activities

The reserve's 5000 hectares of undulating rocky plains may appear barren, but in fact there's a surprising diversity of life, from the world's highest number of endemic succulents to creatures such as jackal, caracal, bat-eared and Cape foxes, springbok, meerkat, giraffe, zebra and buffalo. Reptiles are abundant, and 240 species of birds have been recorded. If you're lucky, you may encounter the recently introduced cheetah family. At night, lose yourself in the enormously star-studded, unpolluted dome of the night sky.
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How to book Roam Safari Lodge

How do I book Roam Safari Lodge?

Roam Safari Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Roam Safari Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Roam Safari Lodge?

Stays at Roam Safari Lodge start from around $250 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Klein Karoo & Surrounds

Out-of-time and off-the-map allure abound in this stretch of mountain-flanked semi-desert.