Cheetahs & Cultivars – Wine in the Wilderness Weekends at Samara Karoo Reserve
This May, Samara Karoo Reserve is partnering with two celebrated South African winemakers to offer two unforgettable Cheetahs & Cultivars Wine in the Wilderness weekends, expressly curated for those who appreciate both the delights of safari and the sophistication of an expertly crafted wine.
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Spend two nights at Samara’s recently redesigned Karoo Lodge at R6 550 per person per night (with an optional 3rd night at a 50% discount) for the:
- Cheetahs & Shiraz Weekend - 17-19 May 2024: featuring one of South Africa’s pre-eminent Shiraz specialists Dewaldt Heyns, member of the Winemakers’ Guild and winemaker at Dewaldt Heyns Family Wines, showcasing his Weathered Hands collection.
OR
- Cheetahs & Chardonnay Weekend - 24-26 May 2024: featuring Jean-Claude Martin, co-owner and winemaker at Creation Wines in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, established from the ground up with a commitment to environmental and socio-economic sustainability, highlighting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
and enjoy
- a Friday night wine tasting and pairing dinner hosted by Samara’s celebrated winemaker partner
- Saturday admission to the popular Graaff-Reinet Stoep Tasting wine festival, now in its 10th year, including return transport
- a Sunday morning wilderness breakfast picnic
plus - as Samara is widely regarded as one of the best places on the continent to view wild cheetah - each weekend includes a daily game drive to track these graceful predators, as well as the reserve’s other wild inhabitants - from the charismatic lion and black rhino to vast herds of springbok and flocks of Blue Crane.
Booking is essential - to make your reservations contact:
Samara Karoo Reserve
Reservations: +27 (0) 49 940 1111
Facebook | Instagram: @SamaraKaroo
For further information please contact Theresa Gibbon on [email protected] or 082 820 8437.
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