Samara Karoo Reserve, near Graaff-Reinet in the Eastern Cape’s Great Karoo region, has opened the doors of its re-imagined Karoo Lodge. Closed for seven months for extensive renovations, Samara’s flagship lodge, a restored farmhouse, re-opened just ahead of the festive season.
“The redesign pays homage to this special region we call home. A great deal of love and hard work has gone into retaining the lodge’s quintessential Karoo character while embracing a modern approach to safari living,” said Sarah Tompkins of Samara.
The newly renovated Karoo Lodge has expanded and upgraded its facilities. The new living, dining, and learning spaces include a dining room, library, farm-style kitchen, Spekboom-filled courtyard, wine cellar, bar, gift shop, and interactive Story Room showcasing Samara’s past, present, and future.
Karoo Lodge now sleeps up to 24 guests across 10 standalone suites located in the lodge grounds – eight Karoo Suites each sleep two guests and two Karoo…
