Why Book With Us

Transparent Pricing: Receive the most competitive rates without any additional commissions.
Accommodation: Exclusive-use of a luxurious villa with four private guest suites.
Transfers: Complimentary transfers between Arathusa Airstrip and Cheetah Plains when flying with Federal Air or private charter.
Culinary Delights: All meals, food and beverages daily – complemented by a full selection of South African fine wines, beers, and spirits.
Private Safari Experiences: Twice-daily game drives in a fully electric, silent and private game-viewing vehicle led by an expert field guide and tracker team.
Wellness Treatments: Select treatments provided by a dedicated in-suite spa therapist.
Guided Bush Walks: Explore the wilderness on foot with knowledgeable guides.
Fitness Facilities: Access to the on-site fitness pavilion.
Child Minding: Services available to ensure a comfortable stay for families.
Outdoor Dining: Unique dining experiences in various settings.
Laundry Service: Daily laundry service, excluding dry cleaning.
Connectivity: Complimentary wireless internet service.
Photography Equipment: Use of a Nikon D500 series camera and lenses to capture memorable moments.

Africa's leading green hotel 2023

A sophisticated, innovative,
eco-luxury safari experience for the modern age

Home of the exclusive-use luxury safari experience in South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife area, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Indulge in a refined, personalised and private sustainable safari experience of a lifetime.

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Private Villas

Bringing the utmost sophistication to the bush

Each exquisitely appointed villa accommodates up to eight guests and boasts a formal lounge, living and dining room areas, expansive swimming pool deck, entertainment lounge, wine gallery, curated art collection, chef’s kitchen and four sumptuous private guest suites.

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Anyone can spot a dazzle of zebras. For a truly unforgettable safari, you’ve got to personalize the wild.

- Adam Rathe

Immersive silent game drives

Our twice-daily game drives are led by our expert safari guide and tracker teams and taken in our Electric Land Cruiser Safari Vehicles.

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Tasting & Pairings

We offer guests the opportunity to enjoy private wine, whiskey or gin tastings and pairings in the comfort of your villa wine cellar.

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family enjoying the living area in the Mapogo villa at cheetah plains

Multigenerational Holiday

The opportunity for an extended family gathering to connect to celebrate a milestone event, anniversary or make a bucket list trip together in the African bushveld makes for enriching memories.

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Wellness treatments

We invite you to enjoy a selection of our touch therapies and beauty treatments, in the privacy and comfort of your suite.

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Carbon Negative Conservation

Cheetah Plains sits in a carbon-negative scenario. The offsets, largely from conversion to solar combined with the relatively small number of beds, play a significant role in creating our positive position.

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experiences

Safari in total luxury with every detail imaginable

A complete hospitality team consisting of an accomplished host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist as well as expert field guide and tracker team are dedicated to your villa for the duration of your stay. Together, this talented group of professionals deliver a luxury safari experience of the highest standard, tailored to your individual preferences.

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Location

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, the premier wildlife destination in South Africa

Our particular location is revered for its prime game viewing, and is especially well known for the iconic Big Five sightings. The Sabi Sand Nature Reserve shares a fenceless border to the east with the world famous Kruger National Park.

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