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Samara Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet, The Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Location - Graaff-Reinet, The Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Sunset over the Plains of Camdeboo

Karoo Suite 3

Karoo Suite Bathrooms

Karoo Lodge Lounge

Breakfast at Karoo Lodge

Picnic on Kondoa

Deli Eating in the Bush

The Elusive Aardvark

Cheetah Cubs

Karoo Lamb

Nama Karoo Plains

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    Description
    (Location: Graaff-Reinet Environs) 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. Luxury Karoo cottages and bedrooms in the restored homestead offer relaxed comfort and style. Spend your days on safari with experienced rangers. Visit the unspoilt Plains of Camdeboo where the majestic cheetah reigns once more and endangered mountain zebra roam freely. Dine in the boma, under the stars, or picnic overlooking the romantic plains and be tempted by delicious cuisine and quality wines. A few kilometres away, The Manor at Samara offers exclusive use for up to 8 guests in four air-conditioned luxury bedrooms, with views over an infinity pool which flows into a waterhole where the game comes to drink. Rare Khoi-San paintings and fossil sites over 250 million years old. Conde Nast Traveller USA Hot List Hotels 2007. A Virtuoso Member.

    Rates include meals, safaris and local beverages. R1 280 to R3 060 per person sharing per night. Single on request. The Manor at Samara - R20 000 exclusive use only (same rate for one to 8 people; no individual parties) Credit cards. 6 Luxury Rooms. 1 Manor House. Air charters. Children welcome. No Pets Allowed.
    General Details
  • Location : Graaff-Reinet, The Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Service Levels : Mark and Sarah at Samara Private Game Reserve will normally reply to enquiries within 4 hours.
  • Local Attractions and Landmarks
    Museums and Art Galleries in Graaff Reinet 55.0 km
    Restaurants in Graaff Reinet 55.0 km
    Pretty town of Graaff Reinet with antique shops 55.0 km
    World-renowned art collections 100.0 km
    The famed Owl House of Nieu Bethesda - art 100.0 km
    Check In\Out Times
    Check in after 14:00
    Check out before 11:00
        
    Samara Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet, The Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Samara Private Game Reserve - Accommodation in Graaff-Reinet, The Great Karoo, Eastern Cape, South Africa

  • Directions to Get There : Directions to Samara from Port Elizabeth Airport

    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 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 23 kms on gravel roads.

    From Port Elizabeth city centre:

    Either get on to the N2, and take the R75 Uitenhage off ramp or get on to the Uitenhage Road, R75, which runs through the CBD. Once on the R75, follow the directions as above.

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  •    Rooms/Units and Seasonal Rates

    Karoo Lodge-Luxury Rooms (6)Rates Include : Fully Inclusive
    Low Season
    (01 May 2008 to 31 July 2008)
    Per Person Sharing from R 1,280.00 to R 1,720.00      Single from R 1,900.00 to R 2,570.00      
    High Season 2008
    (01 August 2008 to 30 September 2008)
    Per Person Sharing from R 2,300.00 to R 3,060.00      Single from R 3,450.00 to R 4,560.00      
    High Season 08/09
    (01 October 2008 to 30 April 2009)
    Per Person Sharing from R 2,900.00 to R 3,700.00      Unit - R 35,000.00      Single from R 4,350.00 to R 5,550.00      
    Features in these Rooms/Units:
      BedsTwin single beds, Double bed, King bed
      BathroomsEn suite bath and separate shower, Separate Toilet
      ViewsMountain, Garden View
      OtherPatio, Private Entrance, Fireplace
    The Manor at Samara - four luxury bedrooms (1)Rates Include : Fully Inclusive
    Low Season
    (01 May 2008 to 31 July 2008)
    Unit - R 20,000.00      
    High Season 2008
    (01 August 2008 to 30 September 2008)
    Unit - R 20,000.00      
    High Season 08/09
    (01 October 2008 to 30 April 2009)
    Unit - R 25,000.00      
    Features in these Rooms/Units:
      BedsTwin single beds, Double Beds
      BathroomsSeparate Toilet, En suite bath and separate shower
      ViewsMountain
      OtherFireplace, Private Entrance, Patio, Bar Fridge, Air Conditioning

    * Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking


       Features and Facilities at this Establishment


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    Chef's Hat
    Chef's Hat
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    Eco Reserve
    Game Lodge
    Game Lodge
    Luxury
    Luxury
    Prestige
    Prestige

    Services & Facilities
    Airport Transfers Airstrip Babysitting Bar / Pub
    Bar Facility Breakfast / Dining Room Car Hire Arranged Child Recreation Room
    Children Welcome Curio Shop Guest Lounge Guided Game Drive
    Internet Facility Laundry Service Malaria Free Massage / Beauty Therapy
    Restaurant on Premises Swimming Pool TV Room

    Setting and Environment
    In a Game Reserve In a Private Game Farm In a Private Game Reserve In an Eco - Reserve
    On a Mountainside

    Activities on the Premises
    Star Gazing Beautiful Gardens Bird Watching Game Viewing in Open Vehicle
    Guided Game Walk Guided Walks Night Game Drive Rock Art
    Tennis Walks Waterhole Viewing Wellness Therapy

    Activities Nearby
    Hiking Horse Riding Shopping

    Bedroom Facilities
    100 % Percale Linen Air Conditioning Books / Magazines Complimentary Drink
    Cot Fan Fireplace Fresh Flowers
    Fridge Hairdryer Heated Towel Rail Heater
    Mini Bar Safe Tea / Coffee Tray Telephone
    Underfloor Heating

    Bathroom Facilities
    Bathrobes Double Basin Soaps & Toiletries Tiled Floor
    Underfloor Heating Wooden Floor

    Parking
    Covered Parking Secure Parking

    Meals
    All Meals Drinks Inclusive

    Credit Cards
    Amex Diners Mastercard VISA

    Architectural Style
    Colonial

    Décor Style
    Antiques Sophisticated Stylish

    Languages
    Afrikaans English Other ... Swiss German

    Transport
    Airport Transfers

    Accommodation Configuration
    Some rooms in Main House, some separate

    Garden, Patio, & Courtyard
    Established Garden Natural Bushveld

    Price Range
    Upper

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