Wine in the Wilderness – Samara Karoo Reserve

Looking for a one-of-a-kind Father’s Day gift, a luxury long weekend escape, or the ultimate Great Karoo safari experience? This May, Samara Karoo Reserve invites wine lovers and travellers alike to indulge in its celebrated Wine in the Wilderness weekends – two exclusive escapes that combine the best of South African wine with the soulful rhythm of the Karoo.

Set against the wild beauty of the Samara Karoo Reserve, located in South Africa’s Great Karoo, these immersive weekends are curated in partnership with two of South Africa’s most iconic, multi-generational wine estates – Creation Wines and Simonsig Family Vineyards. The result? A glorious fusion of heritage, sustainability, fine dining and unforgettable wilderness moments.

Choose Your Wine in the Wilderness Weekend:

16–19 May 2025: A Taste of Adventure with Creation Wines

From the cool-climate Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Creation Wines brings bold innovation and sensory storytelling to the Karoo. Hosted by fourth-generation winemaker, Glenn Martin, this weekend will be filled with wild cheetah tracking on foot, creative wine pairings and philosophical reflections on land, sustainability and flavour.

23–26 May 2025: Heritage in Harmony with Simonsig Family Vineyards

Led by third-generation winemaker, Michael Malan, Simonsig brings a taste of Stellenbosch’s rich winemaking history to the Karoo. Think long-table dining under Karoo skies, soulful wines, daily game viewing and conservation talks that speak to Samara’s own legacy of land stewardship and rewilding. With Samara being a pioneer in conservation-led travel, this experience is sure to be a memorable one.

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