Cheetah Plains

Lodge

Cheetah Plains

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R 35 620 R 89 370 pps · per night

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Sabi Sand

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Cheetah Plains

About the lodge

An overview of Cheetah Plains.

Cheetah Plains is newly renovated lodge located within the private Sabi Sand Game Reserve which borders with the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sands is well-known for its fantastic big cat sightings and up-close encounters with Africa's famous Big Five.

Highlights

  • Exclusive-use lodge offering guests ultimate luxury and privacy.
  • Three exclusive-use, four-bedroom villas designed with sleek modern styles and bold artwork.
  • Unrivaled game-viewing opportunities with almost-guaranteed Big Five sightings.

You Should Know

  • Children of all ages are welcome, subject to the number of people traveling together.
  • Children are welcome on game drives of age-appropriate duration, at the discretion of the field guide.

The Detail

Cheetah Plains features three exclusive-use, designer Bush Houses, each comprising four private suites. The suites include king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with double rain showers, bathtubs overlooking the bushveld, dressing rooms, lounges, minibars, tea and coffee-making facilities, and private decks equipped with daybeds.

Each Bush House can accommodate up to eight guests. They include two cozy lounges, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, an outdoor boma, a wine cellar, a heated swimming pool, and a private viewing deck with a daybed. During your stay, a private chef, butler, and professional guide will attend to your every need. Guests also have access to a central gym and the services of a private spa therapist.

After enjoying afternoon tea, embark on the first of your exhilarating twice-daily game drives. Your professional field guide will take you on a personalized journey to discover and observe wildlife in ways you never imagined.

Exploring the bushveld in the late afternoon is an ideal time to spot predators in the Sabi Sand. Leopards and lions often emerge in the early evening to drink water or rest in preparation for the night’s hunt.

Thanks to Cheetah Plains' concession rights, only two safari vehicles are allowed in shared areas of the reserve at any given time. Guests are guaranteed exclusivity during their safari experience in Cheetah Plains and its surrounding areas.

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to an incredible array of wildlife, including 145 mammal species, 110 reptiles, and 500 bird species. Visitors can look forward to sightings of leopards, lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, and a variety of antelope species. The reserve also provides sanctuary to endangered species such as wild dogs, honey badgers, and ground hornbills.

Cheetah Plains is an ideal destination for families or small groups seeking an exclusive and luxurious safari experience.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation in an exclusive-use villa with four adjoining private guest suites.
  • A full selection of South African fine wines, beers, and spirits.
  • All meals for the duration of your stay.
  • Twice-daily game drives in your private game-viewing vehicle (up to 8 guests) led by an expert field guide and tracker team.
  • Guided bush walks.
  • Select wellness treatments by your dedicated in-suite spa therapist.
  • Use of the on-site gym.
  • Outdoor dining experiences.
  • Laundry services (excluding dry cleaning).
  • Wireless internet service.
  • Child-minding services.
  • Use of a Nikon D500 series camera and lenses.
  • Round trip transfers from Arathusa Airstrip (included when flying with FedAir or Private Charter).

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Rates and pricing.

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Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 31 Oct 2026

Why book through us

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Cheetah Plains personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.

By season

Peak / migration

1 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, select in-suite wellness and hair treatments, and round trip from Arathusa Airstrip

R 89 370

Peak / migration

1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, select in-suite wellness and hair treatments, and round trip from Arathusa Airstrip

Special offer

R 35 620

Normally R 49 870

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Exclusive offer

Already reflected in the rates above.

The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.

Stay & Pay

Stay 4 nights and pay for 3, or stay 7 nights and pay for 5 at Karula and Mvula Villas. Valid for stays from 11 Jan – 28 Feb 2026, 1 Mar – 31 May 2026, 1 Sept – 19 Dec 2026, and 5 Jan – 28 Feb 2027

Family

Luxury Family Safari Kids Stay Free in Karula or Mvula Villas Book between 1 Sep 2025 – 28 Feb 2026 and children under 12 stay complimentary when sharing with parents. Valid stays: 1 Sep – 19 Dec 2025 11 Jan – 28 Feb 2026 | Validity: For new bookings in the Karula and Mvula villas.

Photographic safari options

Built for photographers.

Specific photographic infrastructure available at Cheetah Plains, taken from Cheetah Plains's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.

Camera Rental

Nikon D500 Series Camera and Lenses (Complimentary Use)

Cheetah Plains includes complimentary use of a Nikon D500 series camera and lenses for guests staying in their exclusive-use villa. This is bundled into the all-inclusive rate, giving guests access to professional-grade photographic equipment during their stay.

Nikon D500 series camera body plus lenses (specific lenses not itemised). Included in the villa rate for up to 8 guests.

Cost
complimentary

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Cheetah Plains: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages

Stay
All ages
Game drives
All ages
Walking safari
All ages

Programmes & care

No dedicated kids' programme.

Babysitting available

Accommodation

Family unit available.

Child rates

Per additional child (12 & under): Low season ZAR 18,000ZAR 14,500; Jun–Aug 2026 ZAR 20,000. ZAR 16,000; 20 Dec 2026–4 Jan 2027 ZAR 22,000. ZAR 18,000. Applies to Karula & Mvula Villas; Mapogo Villa sold whole-villa (1–8 guests).

Notable exceptions

  • Children of all ages are welcome, subject to the number of people travelling together. Game drive participation is at the discretion of the field guide and of age-appropriate duration. Each villa is sold with its own private vehicle and guide as part of the exclusive-use villa model, so families effectively have a private vehicle included in the rate. Mapogo Villa is sold on an exclusive whole-villa basis (1–8 guests).

Speak to a safari specialist

Plan your dream safari at Cheetah Plains.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Cheetah Plains: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours. Your details stay private. View our privacy policy.

Ready when you are

Let's design your stay.

Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.

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