Samara Karoo Reserve
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Samara Karoo Reserve

South Africa

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“At Samara, every sunrise brings wild beauty, open space, and the chance to connect, to land, wildlife, and each other.”
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Stays

Karoo Lodge. Manor House. Mountain Retreat. Suites. Exclusive Use.

Adventures

Game Drives. Cheetah Tracking on Foot. Guided Bush Walks. Star Beds. Conservation Activities. Family Safaris. Kids’ Activities. Wellness Treatments.

Features

Intimate lodges and villas set on a vast, restored wilderness. Cheetah tracking and hands-on conservation. Pools and outdoor dining. Flexible family-friendly accommodation. All-inclusive, locally sourced cuisine. Solar-powered and rewilding-focused.

Only Here

Samara is ideal for families, couples, friends, conservationists, and solo adventurers seeking something beyond a typical safari, rewilded landscapes, personal service, and experiences that restore soul and land.

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Rediscover Wild Karoo Magic

Stay at Samara for close-up cheetah tracking, epic landscapes, meaningful conservation, and the warmth of a family-owned reserve. Perfect for families, couples, and anyone passionate about rewilding and new African adventures.

Why Stay Here

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Choose Your Experience

Every day at Samara is a new discovery, cheetahs on foot, elephant encounters, starlit dinners, and time to simply breathe in the vast Karoo.

Samara Karoo Reserve Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">cheetah conservation, diverse biomes and family run stewardship <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">reviving the karoo’s natural heritage</span> with heart</h2>

A Wilderness Reborn

Samara has transformed farmland into thriving wilderness, reintroducing cheetah, elephant, and lion while running on solar, supporting local schools, and leading conservation initiatives that protect both people and nature.

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Plan your Karoo adventure

Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.

Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

Choose Your Experience

Every day at Samara is a new discovery, cheetahs on foot, elephant encounters, starlit dinners, and time to simply breathe in the vast Karoo.

Samara Karoo Reserve Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">cheetah conservation, diverse biomes and family run stewardship <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">reviving the karoo’s natural heritage</span> with heart</h2>

A Wilderness Reborn

Samara has transformed farmland into thriving wilderness, reintroducing cheetah, elephant, and lion while running on solar, supporting local schools, and leading conservation initiatives that protect both people and nature.

View Fact Sheet
Book Samara Karoo
Plan your Karoo adventure

Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.

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Choose Your Experience

Every day at Samara is a new discovery, cheetahs on foot, elephant encounters, starlit dinners, and time to simply breathe in the vast Karoo.

Samara Karoo Reserve Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">cheetah conservation, diverse biomes and family run stewardship <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">reviving the karoo’s natural heritage</span> with heart</h2>

A Wilderness Reborn

Samara has transformed farmland into thriving wilderness, reintroducing cheetah, elephant, and lion while running on solar, supporting local schools, and leading conservation initiatives that protect both people and nature.

View Fact Sheet
Book Samara Karoo
Plan your Karoo adventure

Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.

Samara Karoo Reserve Sustainability In Action

<h2 class="ts--heading-l">cheetah conservation, diverse biomes and family run stewardship <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">reviving the karoo’s natural heritage</span> with heart</h2>

A Wilderness Reborn

Samara has transformed farmland into thriving wilderness, reintroducing cheetah, elephant, and lion while running on solar, supporting local schools, and leading conservation initiatives that protect both people and nature.

View Fact Sheet
Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.
Book Samara Karoo
Plan your Karoo adventure

Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.

Choose Your Experience

Every day at Samara is a new discovery, cheetahs on foot, elephant encounters, starlit dinners, and time to simply breathe in the vast Karoo.
Why you'll stay forever
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MEET
YOUR HOST
Connections Matter!

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

From the Wild at Heart

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Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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Where on earth
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Location
South Africa / Africa
-32.4422, 24.8365
Samara Karoo Reserve, Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
NEAREST AIRPORT
Port Elizabeth International (PLZ), Graaff-Reinet Airstrip
Scheduled flights to Port Elizabeth, then 3-hour road transfer; private charter to Graaff-Reinet Airstrip, 40-minute transfer to lodge.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
April–October
Description: Cool, dry season best for wildlife, walks, cheetah tracking, and clear Karoo skies; summer is green and beautiful, ideal for birding.

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Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.
Book Samara Karoo
Plan your Karoo adventure

Our team creates bespoke stays, cheetah walks, family safaris, and conservation moments, all at your pace.

Connections That Truly Matter

Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

Samara Karoo Reserve
From the Wild at Heart

Populated by the CMS. Do not edit.

Name, Date, Source

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022

“Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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