Plains Camp

off-grid tented camp
4 tented suites
walking safaris

No Wifi, no electricity, no high-tech distractions — just a grounding, humbling experience in Nature. Located in a remote part of the reserve with spellbinding views and abundant wildlife, Plains Camp lets the landscape do the talking, allowing guests to disconnect from their busy lives in soothing solitude.

A slow and considered experience focusing on guided walking safaris brings the semi-arid ecosystem to life. Plains Camp offers a spectacular stand-alone safari experience or a compelling add-on to one of Samara’s other lodges.

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A spellbinding off-grid experience, Plains Camp is about reconnecting with Nature in elegant simplicity.

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At a glance

eco tented camp
no electricity
4 deluxe guest tents
plunge pool
walking safaris
mess tent
bucket showers
soulful views

Wildness as luxury

The Setting

Plains Camp is nestled against a low hill with sweeping views of plains and dolerite-capped mountains.

The camp blends into its natural surroundings whilst providing a front row view to this piece of paradise and its plentiful wildlife. Zebra, black wildebeest, springbok and gemsbok meander these plains, alongside giraffe, ostrich and cheetah — the tableau only further enhanced by the unmistakable call of the ground-dwelling korhaan bird.

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Four deluxe tents | sleeps 8 guests

The Camp

Designed to touch the ground lightly with sustainability in mind, the camp echoes the semi-permanence of mobile camps set up during safaris of yore.

A communal mess tent houses an indoor dining and lounge space with open sides for soaking up the views. Antique and locally-made furnishings add a touch of authenticity to the setting without compromising on comfort, creating the perfect spot to cosy up with a book or binoculars. Lit by candlelight and oil lanterns, the camp has no electricity, but plenty of atmosphere. A small farm-style plunge pool provides respite from the midday heat.

Eco-luxe tented camp

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Outdoor Locations

The Experience

A slow and considered experience focusing on guided walking safaris brings the semi-arid ecosystem to life.

Daily morning bush walks focus on the little things so often ignored or unseen from the vehicle. Tracks, flowering Karoo bossies, ostrich eggs and beetles — all these natural wonders form part of the day’s sightings. In the afternoon, game drives provide an undeniable thrill as guests are able to get up close with cheetah, rhinoceros and giraffe under the supervision of expert guides and trackers. As the coolness of evening approaches, sundowners are just what the doctor ordered, followed by spectacular stargazing.

"Less is more" has never rung truer. Plains Camp strikes the ideal balance between creature comforts and uncomplicated calm - and an uninterrupted connection with Nature.

Murray King, House and Leisure

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