[1] Previously a network of 11 livestock farms, Samara was created in 1997 with the vision to restore the area to its natural state.
This is being achieved by slowly rehabilitating the land and reintroducing the natural biodiversity.
[2] Samara promotes research on the reserve, and is currently supporting the following research projects: Samara is home to South Africa's first Tracker Academy,[6] aimed at teaching outstanding underprivileged individuals the art of tracking.
Samara Volunteer Programme is also based on the property,[7] aimed at giving individuals the opportunity to contribute to hands-on conservation.
Samara supports Vuyani Safe Haven as its community initiative.