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About The Manor at Samara

The Manor at Samara is unique in its warm design which reflects the local landscape and traditions whilst retaining a light contemporary twist and affording guests comfortable luxury in this exclusive use venue. Privacy and romance are assured.

Gracious service is very much a hallmark of Samara while cuisine ranges from gourmet experiences in the dining room to picnic-style feasts in the bush or on the mountain top plateau.

A swimming pool and library provide entertainment, but as the Financial Times wrote, ‘it is the chance to experience such a vast and beautiful place with very few other people’ that constitutes the appeal of Samara.

Spend your days on safari with experienced rangers spotting buffalo, rhino and antelope species on 70,000 acres of land.

Visit the unspoilt Plains of Camdeboo where the majestic cheetah reigns once more and at night spot the elusive Aardvark.

Indulge in a relaxing massage or beauty treatment at the water’s edge.

Visit ancient San Rock art sites.

Conservation projects include the return of endangered species, where every effort is being made to preserve global biodiversity in this unique and romantic environment.

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Directions to The Manor at Samara

Samara is located in the Eastern Cape, near Graaff Reinet; about 2 1/2 hours drive from Port Elizabeth. Guest can self-drive directly to Samara or fly into Port Elizabeth from where the lodge can assist with transfers. Samara also boasts a private landing strip for direct charter to the lodge.

GPS : S32^o 21' 13.23"  E24^o 51' 40.76"

Accessing Samara By Road:

The recommended route from Port Elizabeth takes the R75 towards Graaff-Reinet for 258km. Turn right and take the R63 towards Pearston/ Somerset East for 7km. Turn left onto the Petersburg gravel road and drive 23km to reach Karoo Lodge.

Accessing Samara By Air:

Daily flights from Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town to Port Elizabeth. Air charters from Port Elizabeth to Samara (gravel airstrip) can be arranged on request.

Samara Private Airstrip Co-ordinates:   24 45.48 E, 32 26.34S

Length –1500 m

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