Samara Karoo Reserve, a premier private game reserve nestled in South Africa’s vast Great Karoo, has unveiled an enticing all-inclusive package for the 2025-26 travel season. This offering includes complimentary domestic flights and transfers for qualifying stays, making it an exceptional opportunity for adventurous travelers.
Spanning three unique accommodations, including Karoo Lodge, The Manor exclusive-use villa, and Plains Camp, Samara’s all-inclusive experience encompasses luxurious accommodation, delectable meals and beverages, and thrilling activities. Guests can enjoy twice-daily game drives, invigorating bush walks, exciting cheetah tracking, excursions to view San rock art, engaging children’s programming, and hands-on conservation initiatives, such as planting spekbooms, a native South African tree
Complimentary Flights and Transfers
Travelers booking a stay of four nights or more can benefit from complimentary flights from Johannesburg or Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, along with return road transfers to the reserve. This convenience enhances the experience of exploring the stunning Karoo landscape and its vibrant wildlife.
Renovations and New Offerings
Enhancements are ongoing at Samara, with The Manor villa undergoing a comprehensive renovation this fall. The addition of a gym with stunning wilderness views and an expanded indigenous garden aims to attract diverse birdlife and pollinators, ensuring an immersive nature experience for guests. Furthermore, a new bush spa will debut at Karoo Lodge in December, offering open-air treatments with breathtaking views of a waterhole. Spa therapies will incorporate Healing Earth products, focusing on sustainable, nature-based wellness.
Cultural and Scientific Exploration
For those seeking additional cultural and scientific experiences, the recently inaugurated Karoo Origins Fossil Centre in nearby Graaff-Reinet presents a fascinating opportunity to explore the world’s most extensive public collection of Karoo fossils, featuring unique specimens that are over 250 million years old.
Booking Information
The all-inclusive rates at Samara begin at approximately $1,150 per person per night, based on double occupancy, with a minimum stay of two nights required. For reservations and more information, please reach out to reservations@samara.co.za or visit www.samara.co.za.
