Karoo Lodge at Samara
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Welcome to Karoo Lodge - an authentic Karoo-style farmhouse
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Karoo Lodge sits nestled among an amphitheatre of mountains
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Breathtaking mountain views from the wraparound verandah
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Aerial view of Karoo Lodge
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Karoo Suites are self-contained cottages a short walk from the main homestead
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Each Karoo Suite is spacious with bedroom area and seating area with fireplace
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As well as a private verandah overlooking a waterhole
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Each Karoo Suite is individually-decorated
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Traditional touches like reeded ceilings and antique furniture permeate the decor
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Each Karoo Suite has a large bathroom with basins, bath and shower
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The wraparound verandah is the ideal place for a morning coffee
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In the homestead, the cosy bar area is popular for post-game drive drinks
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As is the inviting living room
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Dinner is served in the farmhouse dining room...
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...out on the lawn under the stars...
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...or in a secret bush location.
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Tea is served on the verandah before departing on game drive
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The swimming pool provides welcome respite from the summer heat
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Mountain picnic on the Samara Mara
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The entire 67,000-acre reserve is available for Karoo Lodge guests to explore
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Game drives showcase the spectacular landscape
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Milky Way star bed
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Guest have the opportunity to spot the endangered cheetah, for which Samara is well-known
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Samara is also home to the "Big Five"
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On foot tracking aardvark
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As well as safari favourites like the giraffe
