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Samara Private Game Reserve

240 Reviews
#2 of 15 Specialty Lodging in Graaff-Reinet
Petersburg Road, Graaff-Reinet 6280, South Africa
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Overview
5.0
240 reviews
  • Excellent85%
  • Very good9%
  • Average4%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
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“karoo lodge” (44 reviews)
“on foot” (32 reviews)
“game reserve” (24 reviews)
Free Internet
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Breakfast included
Air Conditioning
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Reviewed 1 week ago
Wonderful escape to the real Africa

We enjoyed all aspects of our visit, even the freezing cold start to morning game drives! All staff are well trained, helpful and friendly and ready to go the extra mile. Through the perseverance of our ranger, Julius, we witnessed the cheetah cubs learn to...More

Thank denyercol
Property's Favourite Review
Reviewed 1 April 2017
A luxury game reserve in a magnificent setting

Samara is special in all respects. The setting, in the mountains and rolling hills of the Karoo Desert, is outstanding. The lodge is well kept and inviting. The meal venues (sometimes on the veranda, sometimes on the lawn, sometimes in the dining room) are chosen...More

Thank terrymarc
Response from SamaraReserve, Owner at Samara Private Game ReserveResponded 6 April 2017

Dear terrymarc, thank you for the high praise. We are thrilled that your stay at Samara was a highlight of your trip to Africa. We hope to welcome you back one day! Kind regards, Team Samara

Reviewed 1 week ago
Safari from plane

It was one of our stops during our flying through Africa with bush planes. They have they own air strip for such planes. Samara is beautiful place to enjoy peace with African animals. Service was amazing, we had all day excellent food, we had our...More

Thank Pavel E
Reviewed 3 weeks ago
Great family lodge! Highly recommended!

This was our second visit to Samara, with small kids! The lodge is very child friendly and has a big lawn at the back for the kids to play and run. There is a lovely big pool which was enclosed and safe. The staff have...More

Thank MrsCassiopia
Reviewed 7 July 2017
Awesome visit

From start to finish Samara is TOPS!! The staff are this Game Farm's greatest asset. They are all lovely. So helpful and friendly and they love their workplace and jobs!! The rooms are stunning, probably one of the best we've stayed in EVER. The game...More

Thank Amy N
Response from SamaraReserve, Owner at Samara Private Game ReserveResponded 4 weeks ago

Amy N, we are delighted by your lovely review. Thank you! It was our absolute pleasure to host you at Samara and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Team Samara

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  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Free Internet
  • Breakfast included
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  • Free Parking
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
  • Room Service
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting
  • Room amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Refrigerator in room
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  • Pool
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  • US$361 - US$1 853 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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  • Suites ,
  • Family Rooms
  • Number of rooms
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