Currently guests can take advantage of a Stay 3, Pay 2 offer, valid until 30 September 2026.
Ultimate Romance – Sleep Beneath the Stars
One of Africa’s most unforgettable overnight experiences, Samara’s Star Bed offers seclusion beneath an endless canopy of stars. Set on a raised platform overlooking the tranquil Milk River, this is romance in its purest form—immersed in silence, spectacular scenery and one of the clearest night skies in the Southern Hemisphere.
Ultimate Adrenaline – Fly Camping in Big Five Country
Adventure takes centre stage with Samara’s Fly Camping experience, a modern interpretation of Africa’s original safaris. Accompanied by expert rangers and trackers, guests walk through Big Five territory before reaching a remote wilderness camp where sundowners, a traditional South African braai and fireside storytelling await.
Rewild Your Senses – The Cheetah Trail
Samara’s acclaimed Cheetah Trail is a four-day slackpacking adventure that combines guided wilderness walks with intimate encounters tracking one of Africa’s most endangered predators on foot. Staying between Samara’s off-grid Plains Camp and a secluded mobile camp beneath the stars, guests experience the Karoo at walking pace, reconnecting mind, body and spirit in a landscape restored to its wild state.
Discover the Karoo's Cultural Soul – Khoi San Heritage & Medicinal Plants
Beyond its wildlife, Samara reveals the rich human history of the Karoo through guided explorations of ancient Khoi San rock art and indigenous medicinal plants. The reserve’s newly launched Medicinal Plants Guide, developed in collaboration with Master Tracker and long-time Samara team member Pokkie Benadie, herbalist Roxanne Joubert and adventure guide Branden Hair, documents generations of traditional botanical knowledge while showcasing the extraordinary biodiversity across Samara’s five distinct biomes.
