This May, Samara Karoo Reserve invites you to a gathering shaped by shared values, where family-owned wine estates Creation Wines and Ormonde Wines meet a rewilded Karoo landscape and a historic country town in one seamless experience. This year’s Wine in the Wilderness brings together the craft of winemaking, conservation, culture and community, honouring the people and places who invest in the bigger picture of Samara.
The experience takes place over two weekends during the Graaff-Reinet Stoep Tasting Festival, from 22 to 25 May and 29 May to 01 June 2026. The three-night, all-inclusive weekend is priced at R25,645 per person for South African residents. Fly-in air transfer option can be arranged on request.
Choose your journey:
- 22 – 25 May 2026 – Innovation Rooted in Place
Set high on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Creation Wines is a family-owned, award-winning estate internationally recognised for its cool-climate wines, meticulous craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability. Known for pushing boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in place, Creation’s wines reflect precision, balance and a clear sense of origin — a celebrated expression of one of South Africa’s most distinctive wine regions.
- 29 May – 01 June 2026 – A Celebration of Place and Precision
Nestled in the rolling hills of Darling on the West Coast, Ormonde Wines is known for wines that reflect the unique terroir shaped by ancient granite soils and coastal fog. A family-owned estate deeply rooted in tradition, Ormonde crafts expressive, elegant wines with character and balance — from Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay to refined reds cultivated with care and attention. Their tasting room is celebrated for warm hospitality, artisanal pairings and experiences that bring the story of their land and craft to life.
The all-inclusive experience includes:
- Wine-paired dinners hosted by partner wineries
- Full-day cultural excursion to the Stoep Tasting Festival in Graaff-Reinet
- Transfer to/from Graaff-Reinet for the Stoep Tasting Festival
- Luxury en-suite accommodation
- Daily game drives with experienced guide and tracker
- Night drives for nocturnal wildlife
- Guided bush walks and wildlife tracking, including cheetah tracking on foot
- Medicinal plant walks and San rock art visits
- Conservation and community storytelling
- Spekboom planting activity
- Stargazing
- All meals, picnics and beverages
- Laundry and Wi-Fi
- Contribution to the cost of conservation
Booking is essential and terms and conditions apply – to make your reservation contact:
Samara Karoo Reserve
Reservations: reservations@samara.co.za | +27 (0) 49 940 1111
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