With a stay at Samara Karoo Reserve in Blue Crane Route, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Samara Private Game Reserve. .This family-friendly lodge is within the region of Camdeboo National Park and Valley of Desolation.
Mount Camdeboo Game Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
Asanta Sana Game Reserve - 22 min drive - 11.0 km
Valley of Desolation - 77 min drive - 55.0 km
Camdeboo National Park - 77 min drive - 58.0 km
About this property
Samara Karoo Reserve
Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Samara Karoo Reserve offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool. Additional features at this Colonial lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 11:00 AM.
Samara Karoo Reserve has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
All-inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Samara Karoo Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (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 public transport
Free secured, covered self-parking on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–11:00 AM
1 restaurant
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Cave exploring
Ecotours
Full-service spa
Game/wildlife drives
Game/wildlife viewing
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Playground
Safari
Family friendly
Art supplies
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's books
Children's games
Children's toys
Free children's club
Free supervised childcare
High chair
In-room childcare (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Pool gate
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Water dispenser
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Turndown service
Wedding services
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Spa
Couples treatment room(s)
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - Swedish
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Area rugs in room
Handrails in stairwells
Hardwood flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in reception
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Minibar
More
Desk
In-room massage
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service
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
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
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
Samara Karoo Reserve Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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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!
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
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.
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 !!!
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.
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.