Karoo Lodge
Karoo Lodge offers a peaceful location surrounded by remarkable natural beauty. Guests can enjoy the reserve’s pristine wilderness offering an abundance of wildlife combining colonial luxury with exceptional service, gourmet cuisine and indigenous wilderness.
Karoo Lodge Highlights
Karoo Lodge is situated in the malaria free Samara Private Game Reserve. Surrounded by mountains and positioned in perfect serenity within 70 000 acres of indigenous wilderness, Karoo Lodge offers endless open spaces, magnificent African sunsets, luxury accommodation and incredible game viewing opportunities.
- The Karoo suites are found in the main homestead building, where as the luxury lodges are in the gardens.
- Children are welcome and there is a dedicated children's programme run daily.
- Activities include bush walks, birding safaris and exploring the Khoisan paintings of the ancient San people .
- Indulge in a relaxing massage in the comfort of your own room or at the Samara spa.
Karoo Lodge Game Viewing and Activities
Samara Private Game Reserve is host to an incredible variety of game species. Focused on reintroducing protected species, the property has a healthy population of Cheetah, Cape Mountain Zebra, White Rhino, Giraffe, Black Wildebeest, Eland, Kudu, Gemsbok, Springbok, Red Hartebeest and a range of other smaller mammals, including Vervet Monkeys and Meerkats. The reserve preserves a complex ecosystem which provides a habitat for over 60 mammal species. Alongside the more common species, like the Kudu and Duiker, the elusive Aardvark and the previously endangered White Rhino roam wild. Discover the mysticism of the area as you explore the untouched Plains of Camdeboo that once hosted the migrations of millions of Springbok. Gain an insight into the fascinating history of the region by visiting Bushman paintings, and learn of the fossils that predate the dinosaurs. Experienced and knowledgeable guides will accompany guests on game drives and guided bush walks.
