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Karoo Lodge - Samara Private Game Reserve

Luxury accommodation near Graaf-Reinet in the Great Karoo of the Eastern Cape

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Description

Surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in perfect serenity with the reserve’s pristine wilderness. Combining colonial comforts with the essence of Mother Nature, the lodge treats you with exceptional service, meaning you can kick back and allow the tranquility of the Karoo to envelop your soul.

If you choose, you can leave the game for another day and indulge yourself in the luxury of your suite and let our experienced therapist ease you into relaxation with her aromatic oils and local charm.

Echoing the pulse of the Karoo, the interiors seek to fuse the elegance of luxury colonial style cottages with the untamed beauty of the African bush. Cradled in the softest linen, you can lose yourself in the sleepy rhythms of the land as the tranquil sounds of the Karoo lull you into an idyllic state of relaxation and contentment. Quiet, but not silent, Africa’s voice whispers sweet nothings through the grasses.

Rates

HIGH SEASON - 01/10/2008 to 30/04/2009  &  01/08/2009 to 30/09/2009

Lodge Suites - R2900.00 per person per night sharing & R4350.00 per night single

Karoo Suites - R3700.00 per person per night sharing & R5550.00 per night single

LOW SEASON - 01/05/2009 to 31/07/2009

 Lodge Suites - R1550.00 per person per night sharing & R2325.00 per night single

Karoo Suites - R2100.00 per person per night sharing & R3150.00 per night single

 CHILDREN

Children sharing with two adults pay as follows:

0 - 3rd birthday - no charge

Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.

3rd birthday to 8th birthday - 25%

8th birday to 14th birhday - 50%

From 14th birthday guests must take own suite and pay full price

CHILD POLICY

  • Children of all ages are welcome at Samara
  • Dedicated children’s programme on offer daily
  • Only children of age 8 and over are allowed on scheduled game drives
  • All children before 3rd birthday, sharing with adults, are free of charge
  • 3rd birthday to 8th birthday, sharing with adults, pay 25% of adult rate
  • 8th birthday to 14th birthday, sharing with adults, pay 50% of adult rate
  • All guests of age 14 and over are required to take their own room at adult rates
  • A maximum of 2 children to be accommodated in Karoo Suites and a maximum of 1 child in Lodge Suites, sharing with two adults
  • 3rd adults are not permitted to share rooms

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Directions

Directions to Samara from Port Elizabeth Airport or the CBD Port Elizabeth Airport to Samara • Exit from the Port Elizabeth Airport and at the traffic circle turn right. Following the signs to Grahamstown N2. • Travel on this road for 1.5km until you reach an intersection with traffic lights, where you will turn left. • 500 meters further on you will get to another turning circle where you will turn right onto Michelle Street. About 500 meters down you will get to a set of traffic lights, at the traffic lights turn right into Walmer Boulevard. • Continue along this road keeping left and turn left at traffic lights following signs to N2 Grahamstown. Continue along the freeway for approximately 6 kms and then take the off-ramp numbered 751A marked Cape Town N2. Follow the N2 and take the off-ramp numbered 748 marked Uitenhage R75. • At the top of the off-ramp you must turn right at the second set of traffic lights. This will take you onto the R75 traveling towards Uitenhage / Graaff Reinet. Follow signs toward Graaff-Reinet by-passing Uitenhage. • Continue along the R75 towards Graaff-Reinet for 258 km. • Approximately 20 km before Graaff-Reinet you will encounter a turn off to the right marked Blue Crane Route - R63 Pearston / Somerset East. This is a tar road (do not confuse with the gravel road also marked Pearston). • Take this turn off and keep going for 7 kms until you see signs to Samara. Turn left onto the gravel road and follow the signs up to Karoo Lodge. This is approximately 25 kms on gravel road – 3km to the first electric gate, 16km to the double electric gate, 5 km to the reception turn off and 1.8 km to the Lodge. From Port Elizabeth city centre: • Either get on to the N2, and take the R75 Uitenhage off ramp. OR • Get on to the Uitenhage Rd, R75, which runs through the CBD. • Once on the R75, follow the directions as above.