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Karoo Lodge - Samara Private Game Reserve

Luxury accommodation near Graaf-Reinet in the Great Karoo of the Eastern Cape

Description

Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity with the reserve’s pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts with the essence of Mother Nature, the lodge treats you with exceptional service, meaning you can kick back and allow the tranquility of the Karoo to envelop your soul.

If you choose, you can leave the game for another day and indulge yourself in the luxury of your suite and let our experienced therapist ease you into relaxation with her aromatic oils and local charm.

Echoing the pulse of the Karoo, the interiors seek to fuse the elegance of luxury colonial style cottages with the untamed beauty of the African bush. Cradled in the softest linen, you can lose yourself in the sleepy rhythms of the land as the tranquil sounds of the Karoo lull you into an idyllic state of relaxation and contentment. Quiet, but not silent, Africa’s voice whispers sweet nothings through the grasses.

Attractions

Complete your Garden Route sojourn and discover the Africa one has always dreamt and read about, vast open plains, spectacular sunsets and starry skies with the Milky Way so close you can almost touch it. Experience the charm of a traditional Colonial homestead surrounded by 70 000 acres in the malaria-free Greater Karoo. Conservation projects which include the return of endangered species, where every effort is being made to preserve global biodiversity in this unique environment.

  • Star Gazing
  • Beautiful Gardens
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Viewing in Open Vehicle
  • Guided Game Walk
  • Guided Walks
  • Night Game Drive
  • Rock Art
  • Tennis
  • Swimming Pool
  • Walks
  • Waterhole
  • Viewing
  • Wellness Therapy

Facilities

Every need taken care of by unobtrusive staff dedicated to pampering you.
Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

Directions to Samara from Port Elizabeth Airport or the CBD Port Elizabeth Airport to Samara • Exit from the Port Elizabeth Airport and at the traffic circle turn right. Following the signs to Grahamstown N2. • Travel on this road for 1.5km until you reach an intersection with traffic lights, where you will turn left. • 500 meters further on you will get to another turning circle where you will turn right onto Michelle Street. About 500 meters down you will get to a set of traffic lights, at the traffic lights turn right into Walmer Boulevard. • Continue along this road keeping left and turn left at traffic lights following signs to N2 Grahamstown. Continue along the freeway for approximately 6 kms and then take the off-ramp numbered 751A marked Cape Town N2. Follow the N2 and take the off-ramp numbered 748 marked Uitenhage R75. • At the top of the off-ramp you must turn right at the second set of traffic lights. This will take you onto the R75 traveling towards Uitenhage / Graaff Reinet. Follow signs toward Graaff-Reinet by-passing Uitenhage. • Continue along the R75 towards Graaff-Reinet for 258 km. • Approximately 20 km before Graaff-Reinet you will encounter a turn off to the right marked Blue Crane Route - R63 Pearston / Somerset East. This is a tar road (do not confuse with the gravel road also marked Pearston). • Take this turn off and keep going for 7 kms until you see signs to Samara. Turn left onto the gravel road and follow the signs up to Karoo Lodge. This is approximately 25 kms on gravel road – 3km to the first electric gate, 16km to the double electric gate, 5 km to the reception turn off and 1.8 km to the Lodge. From Port Elizabeth city centre: • Either get on to the N2, and take the R75 Uitenhage off ramp. OR • Get on to the Uitenhage Rd, R75, which runs through the CBD. • Once on the R75, follow the directions as above.

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