Cheetah Plains

Home of the exclusive-use luxury safari experience in South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife area, the Sabi Sand, Cheetah Plains is the epitome of a sophisticated, innovative eco-luxury safari experience for the modern age. Perfect for an exclusive family vacation or a luxurious sojourn with friends, your safari hideaway is complemented with a dedicated hospitality team for the duration of your stay, indulging you in a refined, personalized and private sustainable safari experience of a lifetime.

Room Information

Cheetah Plains has 3 exclusive-use private villas. Each villa accommodates bookings for up to 8 guests per villa, all year round. The lodge can accommodate 24 guests in total.

Karula - Views into the bushveld directly from main villa and each guest suite.
Mapogo - The villa is set on an active waterhole and each suite has views into the bushveld.
Mvula - The villa is positioned in the tree line of the Tamboti grove, with views into the bush and each suite has views into the bushveld.

Villa Features

Formal lounge
Dining room
Wine gallery, tasting room and bar
Expansive swimming pool deck area with an outdoor lounge, shower, day beds and pool
Outdoor boma for fireside and starlight dining
Dedicated hospitality outfit: host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist, field guide and tracker
Indigenous gardens with views into the surrounding natural bushveld
Contemporary South African art collection and selected decor pieces by notable artisans
Fully-equipped chef’s kitchen
Guest WC
WiFi
Entertainment lounge (with flat screen TV and Netflix)
Child minding service
Laundry service
Baby cots available on request
Villa size: 640 square-meters / 6,900 square-foot

Guest Suite Features

A king-bedded room with twin bed option
Interleading suites (3 & 4) available in each villa
Walk-in dressing room and dual vanity
Double rain shower and bath with bushveld views
Separate WC
Lounge and fireplace
Minibar
Coffee station
Deck and daybed
Two iPhone 10s are preloaded with safari apps and your host’s contact details
Air conditioning
In-room safes
Suite size: 130 square-meters / 1,400 square-foot

Things To Do

Safari Experience

Dedicated expert field guide and tracker with your own zero emission game viewing vehicle
Big Five, diverse species of antelope and exceptional birdlife
Guided day and night game drives in Land Cruiser electric vehicles with USB ports and heated seats
Guided walks, sundowners, bush dining and bird watching
Suitable for children of all ages and booster seats available on request

Tastings & Pairings

Enjoy wine, whiskey or gin tastings and pairings with our resident sommelier in the comfort of the villa wine cellar, at the formal dining room, bar counter or out in the bushveld
Outdoor dining
Special dietary requirements are catered for

Activities

Visit to local school creche and village
Visit to the solar plant that generates all power
Scavenger hunt, tracking, baking, shooting targets with pellet guns, arts and crafts for children

Details

Location:

Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Price:

$$$$$

Available Amenities:

Eco-Friendly

Fitness Center

In-Room Dining

Internet Access

Laundry Services

Mini Bar

On-Site Activities

Safe

Spa

Swimming Facilities

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Price Guide

$ = Up to $299

$$ = $300 to $599

$$$ = $600 to $999

$$$$ = $1000 to $2499

$$$$$ = $2500+

Starting price per room, per night, in USD and based on double occupancy.