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Samara Manor House, located on Samara Karoo Reserve in the magical Great Karoo, has a distinctive and inviting design that captures the essence of the local environment and traditions, adding a touch of modernity. As you arrive, your gaze is guided through the glass double doors adorned with beaded African artwork and Karoo antiques, leading to the 21-meter infinity pool and captivating vistas beyond.
An elegant safari villa, The Manor is a striking oasis in the semi-desert landscape sleeping up to 8 guests. The entire villa is only bookable on an exclusive-use basis. Each suite comprises a spacious bedroom area with air-conditioning, luxury en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower and private patio. The two living areas, lounging alcoves and outdoor spaces around the swimming pool provide the ideal spots to relax in between safari activities. Meals are served in the intimate dining room next to the bar or al fresco on the lawn. Guests who book The Manor on an exclusive-use basis for a minimum of 6 people (high and low season) or 8 people (peak season) enjoy exclusive access to the villa, including the use of a private vehicle for the duration of their stay. A 2-night minimum stay is applicable at The Manor.
Samara Karoo Reserve is a private game reserve located on a breathtaking piece of land in the Great Karoo region of the Eastern Cape in South Africa. Samara was founded with a dream of bringing back the wild beauty of the area. Once an agricultural area, Samara has now become one of South Africa’s most diverse safari destinations. The reserve is now home to over 60 mammal species and 225 bird species – a testament to Samara’s conservation and rewilding efforts.
It’s a place that makes you want to keep driving, just to see the views! For those who visit, Samara Karoo Reserve's magic extends beyond its conservation importance. To experience this landscape of endless horizons is to experience a true re-connection with nature and a thrilling vision of hope for the future.
C. van Rensberg
Stayed at: Samara Manor House
A place your heart yearns to return to
Samara is one of those places your heart always yearns to return to. It has become the benchmark to which we compare other game reserves we visit.
M. Wayne-Gordon
Stayed at: Samara Manor House
Pioneering Venture
Samara is a pioneering venture to restore one of South Africa's ecologically important areas - the Karoo. It is a privilege to see tourism and ecology so successfully combined.
Petersburg Road, Off the R63 to Pearston, Graaff, Reinet, 6280
From Chief Dawid Stuurman (Port Elizabeth) International Airport:
Exit the airport, head north on Airport W Road, at the roundabout take the second exit onto Allister Miller Drive;
Go through a roundabout and proceed for 1.4 km;
Turn left onto Forest Hill N/B Road and proceed for 850 m;
Use any lane to turn right onto Walmer Boulevard/M9 and proceed for 600 m;
Use the middle lane to turn left onto Settlers Highway/M4, follow the signs for the R75/Grahamstown/Uitenhage and proceed for 68 m;
Keep right to continue on the M4 and proceed for 6.7 km;
Use the right 2 lanes to take Exit 751B to merge onto the N2 towards Grahamstown and proceed for 3.3 km;
Take Exit 754 for the M3/John Tallant Road towards the R102/M19/Swartkops/Uitenhage/Port Elizabeth and proceed for 400 m;
Take a slight left towards John Tallant Road/M3;
Continue onto John Tallant Road/M3 and proceed for 700 m;
Turn right onto Grahamstown Road/R102 and proceed for 850 m;
Turn left onto Trunk Road/R367 and continue to follow the R367 for 13.6 km;
Merge onto the R75 and proceed for 7.6 km;
Continue straight to stay on the R75 and proceed for 202 km;
Turn right onto the R63 and proceed for 6.7 km;
Turn left onto the gravel Petersburg Road and proceed for 3.1 km;
The entrance to Samara Karoo Reserve will be on the lefthand side;
Private air charters and road transfers can be arranged on request.