Samara Karoo Reserve, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, has announced updates to two of its offerings: the refurbishment of its exclusive-use villa, The Manor, and the opening of a new Bush Spa within the reserve’s Karoo Lodge.
The Manor refurbishment
Samara’s four-bedroom villa, The Manor, is undergoing a full refurbishment due for completion by the end of this year. The refreshed interiors will showcase handpicked artworks and bespoke décor inspired by the Karoo’s artisanal heritage. Enhancements include a state-of-the-art gym with wilderness views and an upgraded indigenous garden designed to attract local birdlife and pollinators.
Designed as an exclusive-use retreat, the villa features gardens, an infinity pool, a private safari vehicle and a dedicated team of staff.
New bush spa
By December, guests at Karoo Lodge will have access to the Bush Spa. The spa has been designed to blend with its natural surroundings, featuring a treatment room that can fully open to the outdoors, offering views of the Milk River Valley and its wildlife.
Guests can expect a treatment menu that includes massages, aromatherapy, body exfoliations, wraps and beauty therapies – all using Healing Earth products. A shaded deck overlooking a waterhole provides space for relaxation between treatments where guests may spot wildlife while enjoying a foot reflexology massage.
