Prana Lodge is an idyllic paradise set in a lush indigenous forest alongside the spectacular Cinsta bay, an easy 40-minute drive from East London airport. A gateway to the Wild Coast and the most exclusive 5-Star hideaway in the area, your own private haven awaits at Prana Lodge. With just eight individually designed luxury suites and a dedicated wellness centre, it is the perfect destination for soul-nurturing retreats.
Prana is defined as eternal life energy and breath. It means “to be well”. The natural surroundings invite our guests to relax and rejuvenate as they reconnect and gain a deeper understanding of the balance between personal wellness and the natural environment.
The Prana gardens conserve a lifelong home among the clivias and cycads for a variety of colourful bird life, playful vervet monkeys, and rare blue duiker. With direct access to the pristine Cinsta beachfront, guests will have every opportunity to immerse themselves in the most breathtakingly beautiful natural elements at Prana Lodge.
Modern architecture and luxurious amenities align with the calmness, peace, and tranquillity of Prana Lodge. The ultimate individually curated experience is made complete through warm personalized service, fine attention to detail, specialised wellness treatments and exceptional haute cuisine.
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Tanzanite SuiteExecutive Suite, each with its own private plunge pool and garden.
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At 110 square metres, each of the Diamond Villa is nestled in the indigenous gardens, completely private and secure behind garden walls, with a patio, sun lounges and a plunge pool.
A 90 square metre Luxury Forest Suite, built out of timber, is nestled in the natural indigenous dune forest. Complete privacy in a standalone unit which boasts a deck and a secluded outside shower with tree top views.
Privately nestled in the natural dune forest and surrounded by lush foliage, the 6 uniquely styled suites all host inner courtyards with private gardens and plunge pools. The elegant and subtle contemporary designs blend tranquillity, comfort, and authenticity.
Sleeps: 2
Size: 90 m²
Beach House
Nestled along a secluded coastline, Prana’s Beach House is a refined retreat for those seeking sophisticated relaxation and celebration. Ideal for family getaways or intimate gatherings, the Beach House boasts breathtaking ocean views and a haven for memorable moments.
Accommodating eight adults and four children, the suites provide luxurious comfort with stunning ocean vistas. Whether it's a family reunion or a milestone celebration, Prana’s Beach House promises an unforgettable stay.
Opulent living spaces, featuring upstairs and downstairs lounges, intimate dining areas, and a dedicated TV room for younger guests, provide both relaxation and entertainment.
Completing the experience, a private pool, and expansive outdoor decks with panoramic Chinsta Bay view’s offer the perfect atmosphere for truly special times and lasting memories, making Prana’s Beach House a haven of refined coastal luxury.
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24-hour Security, Bar, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
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Air Conditioning, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
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Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Room Service
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Immerse yourself in our sanctuary of wellness devoted to healing body and mind.
Discover two private spa pavilions nestled within the beautiful sub-tropical forest, inspiring our adoption of green principles, which incorporate authentic and natural treatments. These include a variety of massages, facials, and body treatments, all of which are complemented using specially created aromatic oils, herbs, rubs and ointments.
Fine Dining at Prana
The Prana Lodge Restaurant is a unique all-season venue and welcomes both inhouse resident guests as well as day visitors. Enjoy exceptional service, while indulging in a selection of curated boutique wines, artisan spirits and incredible cuisine.
Dine in our beautifully intimate firelit dining room leading out to a firepit arena, or on the tranquil outdoor poolside terrace, moving from day to night for leisurely lazy lunches or decadent fine dining dinners. With a flair for the exceptional, our Head chef Adam Iverson expresses culinary innovation that pleases every pallet, catering for each guest’s individual dietary requirements.
Our 40 rooms are designed to make you feel at home - your home away from home where you can relax, unwind, and just be yourself. Spacious and tastefully decorated with Indian Ocean and the rugged Wild Coast views that will leave you quite speechless.
Our rates are based on per person sharing per night and include dinner, bed and breakfast. Fully inclusive rates apply from 6th December - 12 January only.
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Deluxe 1st floor corner suite with balcony, excellent sea view, king size bed, single bed and single pull out bed.
Deluxe ground floor suite with patio and sea view. 3 bedrooms include a king size bed and three single beds. A baby cot can be added at request.
Deluxe 1st floor corner room with balcony and sea view. King size bed. Can be joined with Standard Twin Room with View (A2 or C2) to make a family unit that sleeps 4.
Standard 1st floor room with balcony, sea view, king size bed and en suite bathroom.
Standard Family suite with balcony or patio, sea view, queen size bed and two single beds.
Standard room with balcony or patio, sea view, twin beds and en suite bathroom.
Standard room with partial sea view, twin beds and en-suite bathroom.
Standard room with pool and sea view, balcony, king size bed and en-suite bathroom.
Two bedroom Deluxe first floor Family Suite with balcony. Pool and Sea View. King sized bed with two singles.
Deluxe first floor or ground floor room with King size bed overlooking the pool and ocean.
Standard Double Room with Pool View
Ground floor suite with one double bed and one single bed, with a partial sea view
Non-sea facing (street facing) twin rooms
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Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, TV Room
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Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television
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Airport Shuttle (Available), ATM, Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service
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1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Bedford Cavers | Eastern Cape
Set in the picturesque Cowie Valley, Cavers Country Guest House offers guests a unique opportunity to enjoy luxurious accommodation, warm hospitality and spectacular views of the tranquil surroundings. Cavers is a fifth generation family-owned farm with one of the most beautiful gardens in South Africa. A stone double storey homestead, built in 1850, is used exclusively for guests.
From the kitchen comes fine country cuisine. Farm lamb, beef and venison, prepared to your preference with a home grown selection of fresh farm vegetables. Candle-lit dinners are served in the dining room of the main stone double storey homestead. A traditional barbeque around the pool or in the veld under the African stars is also a favourite. English or Continental breakfasts are served on the patio or in the guest dining room. Home made bread, butter, preserves, cheese and yogurts are offered.
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1 Night
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Karoo Lodge at Samara | Samara Karoo Reserve
Encircled by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in complete serenity within Samara Karoo Reserve's 67,000 acres of born-again wilderness. Combining modern comforts with a quintessentially "Karoo" welcoming feel, this family-friendly lodge is the perfect place to absorb the tranquillity of the reserve and explore its many treasures.
Samara itself is one of South Africa's most diverse safari destinations, comprising five vegetation biomes across strikingly varied topography, home to over 60 mammal species including the Big Five and cheetah, as well as 225 bird species. Guests at Samara are treated to intimate and exceptional safari encounters, enabling them to reconnect with Nature in the context of Samara's ambitious rewilding vision.
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Cosy, comfortable bar for post-game drive drinksCredit: Maike McNeill
Relaxing on the wide verandah is a true Karoo pastimeCredit: Maike McNeill
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The pathway from the suites to the main lodgeCredit: Maike McNeill
Vinoteque for wine tastingCredit: Maike McNeill
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Karoo Lodge at nightCredit: Maike McNeill
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Set within the Karoo Lodge grounds, eight Karoo Suites are standalone units in a traditional Karoo style. Each has a fireplace, air-conditioning and luxury en-suite bathroom with large separate bath, shower, outdoor shower and two wash basins. Private covered patios with outdoor seating provide the ideal location for morning coffee or a nightcap under the stars.
The maximum capacity in each Karoo Suite is 2 adults. One extra bed for a child under the age of 12 may be accommodated in certain Karoo Suites.
Set within the Karoo Lodge grounds, two Karoo Family Suites are standalone units, each consisting of two en-suite bedrooms sharing a living room. Each room has a private wraparound verandah, outdoor shower and magnificent views.
The maximum capacity in each Karoo Family Suite is 4 adults plus one child under the age of 12 on an extra bed in the shared living area.
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Bar, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Library, Malaria Free, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
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Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Heated Towel Rails, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
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Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service
Family-owned and family-run, Samara offers an adventure for all ages. The Samara Team is passionate about educating the next generation of eco-warriors and opening their eyes to the wonders of the wild.
Samara’s malaria-free Big Five wilderness offers an exciting new world just waiting to be discovered. Upon arrival, kids are enrolled in the Samara Cubs Programme, jam-packed with fun activities and inspiring educational experiences, for all ages from toddlers to teens. Parents can opt to relax and unwind or join in, creating opportunities for the whole family to reconnect – with Nature and with each other.
Experienced staff will engage kids in age-appropriate activities, including track identification, painting like the Khoi-San people, walking stick carving, storytelling, T-shirt painting, Spekboom planting, orienteering and navigating. Using the bush as an outdoor classroom, kids will learn about the multitude of other creatures they share the planet with – from bugs and beetles to the "Funny Five".
Children aged 8 and older are welcome on scheduled game drives at Karoo Lodge, and a private vehicle is provided for families staying in a Karoo Family Suite for a minimum of 3 nights, subject to availability. Other guests may book a private vehicle at additional cost, subject to availability. Shorter "bumble" game drives and/or bush walks can also be organised for little children once the scheduled game drive has returned to the lodge.
A dedicated children’s menu is available to cater for individual preferences, including firm favourites like spaghetti bolognese and fun options like DIY pizzas. The emphasis is on healthy, nutritious and comfort food lovingly prepared in our Karoo Kitchen. Mealtimes are flexible and high chairs are available.
Samara's star bed offers an unforgettable romantic wilderness experience. Located in total seclusion in a riverside location, the mosquito net covered four-poster bed sits atop a raised platform with panoramic views of mountain and sky, designed for tranquil nights absorbing the serenity of the Great Karoo landscape.
The star bed experience starts just before sunset with a picnic dinner and sundowner. Guests will take in the spectacular view across the mountain landscape and watch as local wildlife descends to the river to drink. As the night sky develops, the star bed is in a prime position to admire the canopy of constellations that gathers overhead.
One of the highlights of a stay at Samara is the opportunity to track wild cheetah on foot. Thanks to a number of habituated individuals, starting with the famous Sibella, Samara has been able to offer unrivalled wild cheetah viewing on foot to many years of Samara guests. Cheetah tracking usually forms part of the morning or afternoon game drive and allows guests to witness the intimate lives of these endangered Big Cats – whether at rest, at play or on the hunt.
Consisting of 67,000 acres of born-again wilderness covering 5 vegetation biomes and a variety of topographies, Samara offers a diverse safari, both from a landscape and wildlife perspective. Home to the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, black rhino, buffalo and leopard), Samara offers twice-daily game drives to spot these charismatic creatures, as well as the multitude of other species that call the reserve home.
These include cheetah, giraffe and white rhino, as well as lesser-known desert-adapted species such as aardvark, bat-eared fox, meerkat, red hartebeest and springbok. The herds of black wildebeest, Cape mountain zebra and eland on the 'Samara Mara' – vast plateau grasslands rivalling the Serengeti for splendour – thrive amidst the spectacular scenery.
Birders are also catered for with over 225 species at Samara, including flocks of up to 200 endangered Blue Cranes in the winter months.
Samara is one of few private game reserves where walking forms an integral part of the safari experience. With fragile ecosystems and a "tread lightly" policy, the preferred form of off-roading is on one's own two feet.
And what a way to explore the bush! Let Samara's experienced guides walk you through the five vegetation biomes, pointing out the signs of the wild invisible from the vehicle. Marvel at busy termites as they go about their daily business, listen out for the call of the Honeyguide leading you to wild honey and feel your senses heighten in every way as you navigate the sort of landscape our prehistoric ancestors dwelled in long ago.
Every tree, every rock and every track has a story to tell. Breathe in the silence and space so foreign to our everyday urban lives and feel yourself reconnecting to Nature. No one can fail to be moved by the sound of trickling water in a stream, the gentle whistling of the wind rustling the leaves, the sense of suspense and awe at walking to within metres of endangered cheetah and rhino.
If the conditions are right, you’ll get the opportunity to track these iconic animals on foot. What a privilege to enter their space and witness these animals living wild and free. An unforgettable and humbling experience awaits.
At Samara, the wealth of stunning landscapes positively begs to be the setting for a delicious meal, whether it be a well-earned breakfast buffet, light lunch in the shade of a shepherd tree or dinner under the stars. Aside from the beautiful locations, gourmet picnic food has a certain je-ne-sais-quoi that just epitomises holiday mode.
As well as dining on your lodge verandah or in the outdoors "boma" with a campfire at its centre, there are a myriad other dining options to enjoy at Samara. From a picnic lunch in the riverbed at the height of summer with cool water flowing past your toes, to the iconic mountain picnic experience on the Samara Mara, you’ll struggle to go back to dining in urban eateries.
Samara's fly camping experience is an immersive adventure encompassing a guided afternoon bush walk and a sleep-out in one of Africa's most exquisite landscapes.
In safari days of yore, explorers setting up camp in big game country had to make do with little more than a fly sheet to protect them from the elements and the wildlife. Fly camping takes its name from this tradition, and although today’s camps are typically more substantial, there’s an undeniable thrill to going back to basics. Samara’s fly camping excursion pays homage to these origins and takes full advantage of the reserve’s vastness and diversity, offering an experience that is simple yet spectacular.
Every Samara guest helps the reserve to achieve its conservation vision simply by staying in one of its lodges. For those who want to delve a little deeper, to understand how a game reserve truly operates behind the scenes, Samara offers hands-on conservation sessions and personalised tours of its rewilding projects.
The Conservation Journey is a 5-night experience offering a thoughtfully-crafted itinerary that enables participants to develop a meaningful understanding of Samara’s conservation efforts, without compromising on 5-star comforts.
Activities include daily hands-on conservation sessions, subject to reserve needs at the time. This can include wildlife monitoring, camera trapping, land rehabilitation, Spekboom planting, research assistance, ecosystem management and community projects.
Karoo Kitchen
Food at Samara is served from our Karoo Kitchen, delivering lovingly-prepared fare rustled up by our local chefs. Expect mouthwatering meals using the freshest produce and recipes handed down from generation to generation, evoking that famous Karoo hospitality. Whether dining in the boma under the stars or picnicking overlooking the Plains of Camdeboo, you will savour some of the best fare this special part of South Africa has to offer. Friendly yet unobtrusive service is a Samara hallmark, and the team will welcome you as part of the extended Samara family.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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5 Star
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife