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Samara Karoo Lodge, Eastern Cape | Timbuktu Travel
Eastern Cape

Samara Karoo Lodge

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About Samara Karoo Lodge

Grand dame of the Great Karoo

This elegant country house is situated in a historical farming area of the friendly Eastern Cape. The special region, known as the Great Karoo, was once settler country, discovered by the Dutch in the late 1800s. The vast expanse of farmland, which previously supported dense herds of springbok and wildebeest, has once again been reclaimed for conservation. Settle into the lovingly restored homestead for a relaxing “bush” experience.

Graaff- Reinet , Eastern Cape , South Africa
From $1.3K per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

This tastefully decorated farmhouse is representative of its Karoo roots. The black and white colour palette of the guest lounge is contemporary. Here you can enjoy a cup of tea on one of the comfy couches or a nightcap after dinner. The dining area is elegant with white tablecloths and silver service. For the hot summer days there is a swimming pool and for the chilly winter nights, the fireplaces in the lounge and dining room add warmth and atmosphere.

The rooms

There are a few different room types at the lodge. They all embrace the colonial-style farmhouse ambiance but have been elevated to a five-star experience with elegant furnishings, four poster beds, antiques and stand-alone bathtubs. If you’re looking for something a little more “African”, book the Sibella suite with a wooden deck overlooking the waterhole.

Activities

Samara is passionate about wildlife and conservation and the rangers share their enthusiasm with guests making an invigorating safari experience. Head out on morning and evening game drive with your ranger where you could see plains game and some of Africa’s impressive creatures like the lightning-fast cheetah, endangered rhino and mind-bogglingly tall giraffe. Enjoy bush picnics and ‘cheers-ing’ to another successful day in the bush from a scenic koppie.
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How to book Samara Karoo Lodge

How do I book Samara Karoo Lodge?

Samara Karoo 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 Samara Karoo 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 Samara Karoo Lodge?

Stays at Samara Karoo Lodge start from around $1.3K 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.

Samara Karoo Lodge

South Africa

Eastern Cape

A tip top safari destination with a cultural heart within reach of Cape Town and the Garden Route.