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- Samara Private Game Reserve
- Luxurious Accommodation
- Big Five
- Excellently rated by guests
Where Heritage Meets the Horizon: A Karoo Retreat Like No Other
Set atop the storied grounds of a historic homestead—its title deeds once held by Lord Charles Somerset, the founding father of Somerset East—The Manor is far more than a luxurious lodge.
It’s a living chapter in South Africa’s rich narrative, where the past whispers through ancient walls and every stone tells a tale.
Crafted with vision and soul by Mark and Sarah Tompkins, and brought to exquisite life by acclaimed South African designer John Jacob Zwiegelaar, this sanctuary masterfully blends heritage charm with contemporary elegance.
It’s not just a place to stay—it’s a place to feel.
Step through the grand glass double doors, framed in delicately beaded African artistry and timeless Karoo heirlooms, and find yourself immediately immersed.
Before you, a 21-meter infinity pool seems to melt into the vast wilderness, where rugged mountains kiss the horizon and a quiet waterhole becomes the daily stage for nature’s theatre—warthogs ambling by, monkeys swinging playfully, and, if you're lucky, a lone elephant gracing the scene with its silent majesty.
Every corner of The Manor is curated with intention—each piece a tribute to the land, the culture, and the enduring magic of the African wild.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Warm designs reflects local Karoo Landscape
- Karoo mountain landscape
- Big Five
- Breathtaking views
- Exclusive use available
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Kiddies Club
- Pool
- Laundry Service
- Battery Charging Facilities
- 24-hour Security
- Parking
- Eco Friendly
- Internet Access
- Private Vehicle Available
- Malaria Free
Activities
- Big Five
- Game Drives
- Garden Tours
- High Tea
- Night Drives
- Scenic Flights
- Wildlife Tours
- Bird Watching
- Game Viewing
- Gourmet Picnic
- Massages
- Rhino Tracking
- Sleep Outs
- Cycling
- Game Walks
- Helicopter Scenic Flights
- Natural History Tours
- Safaris
- Gudied Walks
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Rooms
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Manor Suite |
Manor Suite
Available: 4 Check-in: From 14:00 PM Check-out: To 11:00 AM Show Room Info |
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FROM $4904 TO $7645 Sole-use up to 6 Adults Book Now
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