Welcome to Samara Karoo Reserve, the pioneering conservation project and private wildlife reserve in the heart-stoppingly beautiful Great Karoo region of South Africa. Founded in 1997, Samara has dedicated itself to rewilding and expanding the conservation estate to a 3-million-acre footprint in a Global Biodiversity Hotspot. Spanning 67,000 acres, the reserve boasts five different vegetation biomes and is home to over 60 mammal species, including the Big Five and cheetah, as well as 225 bird species.

With three intimate lodges, Samara offers guests considered, meaningful, and exceptional safari encounters. Immerse yourself in this soulful landscape and experience a deep reconnection with nature, offering a vision of hope for the future. Each guest plays a vital role in safeguarding the landscape while enjoying the magic of Samara.

Choose from a range of unique experiences, including family safaris, conservation-focused safaris, cheetah tracking, and magical sleep-outs under the stars. Your stay at Samara contributes directly to the rewilding and healing of the Great Karoo. Join us on this conservation journey and be part of something extraordinary