Samara Mountain Retreat

Stretching from dramatic mountain terrain to the sweeping Plains of Camdeboo, the Samara Private Game Reserve encompasses 28,000 hectares of spectacular Karoo wilderness, just a 3 hour drive from Port Elizabeth.

The reserve offers a tremendous game experience for those hoping to see cheetah (there is an excellent wild cheetah breeding programme in operation here), mountain zebra, the once-endangered white rhino, big herds of plains game such as kudu, eland, black wildebeest and beautiful birds, such as the rare blue crane.

Whether ensconced in the comfort of an open game viewing vehicle, or trekking through the fragrant Karoo bush, guests can discover the secrets of Samara.

The untouched Plains of Camdeboo is also home to fossils that predate the dinosaurs, and the well-preserved Bushman paintings offer a fascinating insight into some of the historical intricacies of the past.

The Mountain Retreat is tucked away in the mountains, and is an exclusive use residence that can sleep up to 10 guests, perfect for a small family or even just a couple wanting to stay a few nights and enjoy the escape and location of the retreat.

The Retreat is designed to be fairly rustic yet very comfortable with all the necessities one would need hidden away in the mountains. Guests here get their own ranger, chef and lady doubling up as a waitress / butler and house keeper.

There are 5 en-suite bedrooms, 3 in the house and 2 in the 250 year old restored barn next to the home. There is also a spacious lounge and dining area with fireplace, outdoor lounge relaxing areas and an outdoor dining area with a fireplace all looking directly down the valley and onto the mountains a short distance away.