Samara Private Game Reserve covers 70,000 acres of virgin malaria-free wilderness in the Great Karoo, encompassing mountains and high valleys that descend into the vast plains of Camdeboo.  You can be quite alone at Samara, out of sight of anything manmade.  At night you will have the Milky Way for company, and by day, wild animals and a breathtaking landscape. Samara is home to over 60 mammal species and 175 birds, including the rare and endangered cheetah, (which you can track on foot), mountain zebra and blue crane.  Not only will you be overawed by the conservation projects of preserving global biodiversity and endangered species, you will marvel at the game found nowhere else in this region. Experience the luxury of tranquillity and solitude.  Karoo Lodge, with its distinct and elegant colonial ambience accommodates 12 people in 6 luxury air-conditioned suites. Wide, comfortable verandas with breathtaking views evoke an ‘Africa of old’. The newly renovated and private Samara Manor sleeps 8 reflects the gracious, romantic charm of the Karoo landscape with spectacular mountain views. Mountain Retreat sleeps 10 in private isolation. All the lodges cater to children of all ages. Whether you dine in our boma under the stars or picnic overlooking vast African plains, you will be tempted by the finest cuisine, hand selected from our kitchen garden.  Activities include game drives in open vehicles, guided walks, bird watching, trips to fossil and bushman painting sites.  The lodge has a games room as well as a swimming pool and a tennis court. Style Luxury private game reserve with three sepate lodges, Karro Lodge (sleeping 12 in suites) , the exclisive use Samara Manor (8) and the remote Mountain Retreat (10)  Air/Con Yes Dining Yes Children Yes No. of Bedrooms A variety of combinations accros the 3 lodges. Please ask us for details. Pool Yes Activities Swimming pool and tennis court.  Game drives, guided bush walks, cheetah stalking, mountain picnics, rock paintings, bird watching, visits to archeological and cultural sites. Research and conservation projects. Price Range From about £129 per person sharing per night, including full board, local drinks and game drives.