Samara
Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, Aberdeen Plain, South Africa
Discover Samara where time stands still, inviting you to pause, breath & reflect while you enjoy spectacular sunsets and starry skies. Be inspired by various conservation projects where every effort is being made to preserve global biodiversity. Here you will see the Endangered Cheetah, Cape Mountain Zebra, Blue crane birds and the elusive Aardvark as well as other Game and Bird species.
With three different properties on a massive private 70 000 acres, Samara provides three unique lifestyle experiences: (1) Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity in the reserve?s pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts with the essence of Mother Nature, the lodge treats you with exceptional service, enabling you to relax and allow the tranquility of the Karoo to envelop your soul; (2) The Manor at Samara can be sold for individual couples or for the exclusive use of up to 8 guests in ultimate luxury and total privacy with every whim being anticipated by friendly staff. Mark and Sarah Tompkins built the Manor on the site of an old house with title deeds dating back to Lord Charles Somerset; (3) Secluded, wild and remote, Samara?s Mountain Retreat offers you the experience of yesteryear and the oppor- tunity to re-connect with nature in its purest form. The Mountain Retreat is an exclusive use venue accommodating up to 10 guests. Services include a personal ranger, chef and butler... An unforgettable journey in the largest private game reserve in South Africa.
With three different properties on a massive private 70 000 acres, Samara provides three unique lifestyle experiences: (1) Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity in the reserve?s pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts with the essence of Mother Nature, the lodge treats you with exceptional service, enabling you to relax and allow the tranquility of the Karoo to envelop your soul; (2) The Manor at Samara can be sold for individual couples or for the exclusive use of up to 8 guests in ultimate luxury and total privacy with every whim being anticipated by friendly staff. Mark and Sarah Tompkins built the Manor on the site of an old house with title deeds dating back to Lord Charles Somerset; (3) Secluded, wild and remote, Samara?s Mountain Retreat offers you the experience of yesteryear and the oppor- tunity to re-connect with nature in its purest form. The Mountain Retreat is an exclusive use venue accommodating up to 10 guests. Services include a personal ranger, chef and butler... An unforgettable journey in the largest private game reserve in South Africa.
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? Port Elisabeth: 4 h (267 km)
(2 km to the private Samara gravel runway for private charter flights)
KAROO LODGE
? Three Karoo Suites situated in the garden, each with fireplace, Airconditioning, luxury en-suite bath
room with large separate bath and shower and 2 wash basins and an outdoor shower. Private covered patios with outdoor seating to enjoy the karoo views.
? Three Lodge Suites situated in the main homestead ? spacious, a
irconditioned, light and airy, opening onto the wide wrap-around veranda with outdoor chairs to share the views.
? In honour of Sibella there are Sibella Suites - two en-suite suites overlooking a waterhole where birdlife abounds and animals come to slake their thirst everyday.
? Camdeboo Suites - 2 large suites integral to the main building overlooking the plains of Camdeboo, each with bathroom, shower, bath and double basins.
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
?The wild and remote Mountain Retreat is exclusive use, catering for families and
groups who value privacy, enjoy being close to nature and wish to experience a slower pace of life. The Retreat was restored by the owners as their personal escape to the mountains.
? Three en-suite bedrooms situated in the homestead.
? Two en-suite bedrooms situated in the restored 250 year old wagon house.
THE MANOR
?The luxurious, exclusive use Manor at Samara, caters for families and groups
who value privacy, romance and indulgence. This homestead has been built on the site of a Victorian farmer?s home utilizing some of the original walls. It is unique in its warm design which reflects the local landscape and traditions whilst retaining a lovely light twist. The style of the Manor is the inspiration of well known South African designer, John Zwiegelaar.
? 4 spacious air-conditioned luxury suites, with the softest linen to lull you to sleep.
? All suites open out to private patios with awesome views and outdoor sofas.
? All the suites have a large en-suite bathroom with free-standing separate bath, shower & double vanity wash basins
(2 km to the private Samara gravel runway for private charter flights)
KAROO LODGE
? Three Karoo Suites situated in the garden, each with fireplace, Airconditioning, luxury en-suite bath
room with large separate bath and shower and 2 wash basins and an outdoor shower. Private covered patios with outdoor seating to enjoy the karoo views.
? Three Lodge Suites situated in the main homestead ? spacious, a
irconditioned, light and airy, opening onto the wide wrap-around veranda with outdoor chairs to share the views.
? In honour of Sibella there are Sibella Suites - two en-suite suites overlooking a waterhole where birdlife abounds and animals come to slake their thirst everyday.
? Camdeboo Suites - 2 large suites integral to the main building overlooking the plains of Camdeboo, each with bathroom, shower, bath and double basins.
MOUNTAIN RETREAT
?The wild and remote Mountain Retreat is exclusive use, catering for families and
groups who value privacy, enjoy being close to nature and wish to experience a slower pace of life. The Retreat was restored by the owners as their personal escape to the mountains.
? Three en-suite bedrooms situated in the homestead.
? Two en-suite bedrooms situated in the restored 250 year old wagon house.
THE MANOR
?The luxurious, exclusive use Manor at Samara, caters for families and groups
who value privacy, romance and indulgence. This homestead has been built on the site of a Victorian farmer?s home utilizing some of the original walls. It is unique in its warm design which reflects the local landscape and traditions whilst retaining a lovely light twist. The style of the Manor is the inspiration of well known South African designer, John Zwiegelaar.
? 4 spacious air-conditioned luxury suites, with the softest linen to lull you to sleep.
? All suites open out to private patios with awesome views and outdoor sofas.
? All the suites have a large en-suite bathroom with free-standing separate bath, shower & double vanity wash basins
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