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Samara Private Game Reserve

233 Reviews
#2 of 14 Specialty Lodging in Graaff-Reinet
Petersburg Road, Graaff-Reinet 6280, South Africa
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02/07/2017 03/07/2017
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        US$444
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        4.5
        233 reviews
        • Excellent85%
        • Very good9%
        • Average4%
        • Poor1%
        • Terrible1%
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        “karoo lodge” (44 reviews)
        “on foot” (31 reviews)
        “game reserve” (24 reviews)
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        Reviewed yesterday
        We will be back for the 3rd Visit

        What a wonderful experience. The Accommodation, Location, the Staff, Meals, it is all just great. If you want to see lots of animals, go some where else, but if you want to see animal's, experience the Cheetah and cubs close up on foot, EXPERIENCE the...More

        Thank leonk479
        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 2 weeks ago
        Excellent facilities, food and animal viewing

        Four of us arrived after a 3-hour transfer from Port Elizabeth Airport. Warmly welcomed at reception with a cool drink and towel. Check-in was quick and our luggage was taken to our 2 private guest houses. Our room had one large bed, a sitting area,...More

        Thank Bob S
        Response from SamaraReserve, Owner at Samara Private Game ReserveResponded 2 weeks ago

        Dear Bob, thank you so much for your lovely review of Samara. We are absolutely delighted that you enjoyed your time with us so much. It was a great pleasure hosting you at Karoo Lodge. We hope to welcome you back before too long! Kind...More

        Reviewed 18 May 2017
        Defining wonder: Taking in the Great Karoo

        I’ve had dreams of vast, brown plains sprawling with dense thickets; mountains and their shadows sheltering teaming communities of wild animals. Somewhere, out there in South Africa, the Great Karoo is enduring, standing the test of time despite the invasion of the human race. Along...More

        Thank Mikail B
        Response from SamaraReserve, Owner at Samara Private Game ReserveResponded 4 weeks ago

        Dear Mikail B, thank you for your detailed and poetic review! We are delighted that you believe Samara to be a quintessential South African experience. Thank you for conveying part of Samara's magic, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, the...More

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        Reviewed 15 May 2017 via mobile
        A South African idyll with very noble conservation goals

        We stayed at Samara for 5 nights (in the Sibella suites) and were thoroughly looked after from start to finish. The views are fantastic; you get a true safari experience and can get really close to the wild animals, all brilliantly overseen and explained by...More

        Thank A TripAdvisor Member
        Response from SamaraReserve, Owner at Samara Private Game ReserveResponded 4 weeks ago

        Dear visitor, thank you for your lovely review of Samara. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Samara and were able to get an insight into the history and vision of the reserve. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, the...More

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