{"id":33350,"date":"2019-09-18T11:30:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T09:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/highlights\/samara-lodges\/"},"modified":"2022-01-07T17:26:56","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T15:26:56","slug":"samara-lodges","status":"publish","type":"highlights","link":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/destinations\/africa\/south-africa\/samara-lodges","title":{"rendered":"Samara Lodges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Safaris in Samara Private Game Reserve<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Samara Karoo Lodge<\/strong> \u00a0 located in the unique <strong>Samara Private Game Reserve.<\/strong> Nowhere else in South Africa can you find mountain plateaus overlooking 280 square kilometres of wild nature. In this unique reserve there are several lodges; the Samara Karoo Lodge, Samara Manor House and Samara Mountain Retreat. \u00a0 Or opt for the unique experience <strong>Samara Fly Camping.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Samara Fly Camping<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Samara Fly Camping<\/strong> is an immersive safari experience in the midst of unspoiled nature. Reset yourself and go back to basics. You will spend the night in a comfortable luxury tent, in a private camp, equipped with good mattresses, soft linen and extra thick blankets. During this adventure you will be accompanied by an experienced ranger and tracker. Together you will explore Samara on foot, reconnecting with nature in a special way and are overwhelmed by unforgettable vistas. Spend balmy evenings around the campfire, share in-depth travel experiences, indulge in a traditional South African braai van, and listen to the chanting of jackals and nightingales occasionally interrupted by the roar of lions.<\/p>\n<h2>Samara Karoo Lodge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Samara Karoo Lodge<\/strong> is a traditional colonial Karoo homestead transformed into a beautiful tasteful lodge. The classic and rural d\u00e9cor of the rooms is an ideal balance between comfort and beauty of African savannah. In winter, by the crackling fire of the fireplace, sipping a delicious glass of wine. In the summer, from a lazy chair on the terrace, behold the mountains. \u00a0 Early in the morning walking through the fragrant Karoo bush. After a light lunch, take a dip in the outdoor pool, play a game of tennis or enjoy a soothing massage. Late in the afternoon in a 4&#215;4 vehicle in search of the endangered white rhinoceros, the Cape mountain zebra and the mysterious groundhogs. In the evening in the boma, under a clear starry sky, tasting delicious dishes and beautiful wines from the own wine cellar. \u00a0 Samara Karoo Lodge is a special lodge in a very special part of South Africa \u2013 unforgettable!<\/p>\n<h2>Samara Manor House<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Samara Manor Hous<\/strong>e is an exclusive safari stay for up to 8 guests. Upon entering the mansion you will have breathtaking views of the extraordinary Karoo mountain scenery, the 21m tight swimming pool and the well. The four spacious luxury suites have large en-suite bathrooms with a freestanding bath and separate shower. The beds are made with the softest linen. Relax in the large comfortable sitting room where a crackling fire burns in the winter months and during the summer the large glass doors to the patio are wide open. In the morning on game drive through the mountains of the Karoo, then stay by the pool while animals come to drink at the well. In the evening walking through the bush in search of the rare ground pig. A rancher, chef and butler are entirely at your disposal. A stay at the Manor House is ultimate luxury and complete privacy with discreet staff.<\/p>\n<h2>Samara Mountain Retreat<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Samara Mountain Retreat <\/strong>is one of the most remote stays in Africa. This beautifully restored farmhouse is tucked away in the mountains of the 70,000 ha Samara Private Game Reserve. It is an exclusive location that can accommodate up to 10 guests. In the main house are three delightful double en-suite bedrooms and in the Victorian barn there are two en-suite rooms. A comfortable living room with fireplace and a dining room in old rural Karoo style complete the indoor facilities. Take a seat on the porch and enjoy the view of khoisan&#8217;s old valley. During the hot summer months, the Jacuzzi on the porch offers some cooling. A rancher takes you on an exploration through the ancient valley in search of cheetah rock paintings or a walk through the beautiful Karoo. Delicious home-cooked meals are served in various places, the dining room, the porch or under the stars in the boma. Before bed, play a board game or just enjoy a glass of wine under the sparkling Milky Way. Samara Mountain Retreat is the perfect retreat for a family or group of friends who want to escape all the hustle and bustle and want to return to a slower pace and a real wilderness experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Tips and tops Samara Lodges:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Different accommodations in Private Game Reserve<\/li>\n<li>Luxury rooms and suites<\/li>\n<li>Morning and evening safaris<\/li>\n<li>Walking safaris<\/li>\n<li>Free wireless internet<\/li>\n<li>60 different bird species<\/li>\n<li>Tennis Court, Massage, Playground, Table Tennis, Outdoor Pool<\/li>\n<li>1 hour drive from Graaff Reinett<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchair<\/li>\n<li>Children welcome<\/li>\n<li>Specially designed children&#8217;s programme<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unique lodges in Samara Private Game Reserve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":303,"featured_media":22531,"parent":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"country":[207],"highlight_category":[603],"continent_category":[186],"class_list":["post-33350","highlights","type-highlights","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country-south-africa","highlight_category-accommodatie-en","continent_category-africa"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/highlights\/33350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/highlights"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/highlights"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/303"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33350"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/highlights\/33350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":247273,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/highlights\/33350\/revisions\/247273"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=33350"},{"taxonomy":"highlight_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/highlight_category?post=33350"},{"taxonomy":"continent_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.untamedtravelling.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/continent_category?post=33350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}