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Safari Experiences

Conceived as a love letter to the Karoo, the Samara guest experience brings to life this ecosystem of many treasures – from its abundant fauna and flora to its prehistory and contemporary culture.

Slow, meaningful and exceptional safari encounters are a Samara hallmark, with guests encouraged to take the time to breathe in the magic of this special landscape, guided by those who know and love it. 

A LOVE LETTER TO THE KAROO.

Samara showcases an astonishing combination of topographies and habitats, supporting an array of arid-adapted wildlife. With one of the lowest guest-to-land ratios in Africa, Samara guests are treated to intimate sightings of charismatic species including lion, elephant, giraffe and black and white rhinoceros without the pressure of other vehicles.

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our safari philosophy:

Take time to breathe in the magic of the Karoo, guided by those who know and love it.

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Stay

Samara’s three intimate lodges, each with a true sense of place, enjoy exclusive traversing rights over the 67,000-acre reserve. 

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Experiences

With 67,000 acres of wilderness at your disposal, there are many ways to enjoy Samara. A minimum 3-night stay is recommended in order to get a taste for all that Samara has to offer.

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Our Story

Born of a dream to rewild a long-forgotten wilderness, Samara is the culmination of a pioneering conservation vision.