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Cheetah Plains Game Reserve
Cheetah Plains provides a sophisticated eco-luxury safari experience dreamier and more opulent than you could ever imagine a stay in the African wild to be. The extraordinary setting blends state- of-the-art comforts seamlessly into the natural surroundings of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Here, guests enjoy ultimate privacy, a personal chef, butler, and private game viewing with a designated field guide, tracker, and safari vehicle for the duration of their stay. The three contemporary villas each accommodate four to eight guests. The organic design elements and architecture combine raw, rich timbers with patented metals and bronze accents. It is a perfect harmonious integration of tasteful opulence and rugged bushveld territory. The award-winning villas are aptly named after two of Sabi Sand’s legendary leopards and a dominant lion pride. The Karula villa is disabled-friendly while interlinking rooms are available for parents with small children in all the villas.
Every luxury bush home has its own indigenous garden, two lounges, a dining area, outdoor boma for star-lit fire-side dining, a wine cellar, heated swimming pool, and a private viewing deck. Not overlooking a single aspect of luxurious living, Cheetah Plains offers a central gym facility and private spa therapist. The Sabi River and the Sand River both run across the Sabi Sand Game Reserve making it a haven for wildlife and birds. The area is known for exceptional animal sightings including lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hyena, and cheetah. When not soaking up luxury or venturing out on game viewing adventure, guests can enjoy off-site activities such as helicopter flights, hot air ballooning, fishing, and mountain biking.
Malaria:
- Although a malaria zoned area, the risk of malaria in the Sabi Sands is usually low, even in the summer months.
- The highest risk period is between November and April (summer rainy season).
- Most types of mosquito that are encountered will not carry the malaria parasite.
- Mosquitoes most often bite between dusk and dawn.
- The risk of malaria can be reduced by preventing mosquito bites by covering exposed skin with light clothing or insect repellents, ensuring netted screens are kept closed and burning anti-mosquito coils.
- Malaria prophylactic drugs can be taken that will further decrease the chances of contracting malaria.
Please note that the information provided above is taken from the official SANParks website. For professional advice on malaria please consult with your medical practitioner.
Wildlife:
- Highest population density of the Big 5 in South Africa and it is estimated that 1500 lions, 1000 leopards, 17000 elephant, 48000 buffalo and an excess of 2000 rhinos live in the Sabi Sands and Kruger National Park.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Approximately 147 mammal species.
- Over 500 bird species.
Game Drives:
- Sabi Sands game drives are ranked some of the best in the world.
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted
Activities & Facilities:
- Game drives
- Guided bushwalks
- Stargazing
- Birdwatching
- Diamond safari
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Boma
- On-site gym
- Spa treatments
- Outdoor dining experiences
- Swimming pool
- Wine gallery & tasting room
- Goodman art gallery
Highlights:
- Award winning private game reserve offering 3 exclusive-use luxury villa
- 3 four-bedroom villas accommodate a maximum of 8 guests each
- Super exclusive experience ideal for families and groups of friends
- Entertainment lounges, dinning areas, swimming pool deck and outdoor Boma
- Exquisite decor and art with ultra stylish furnishings
- Each villa includes a host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist, field guide and tracker
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with game rangers and trackers
Location:
- Located north-east corner of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares unfenced borders with the the Kruger National Park as well as MalaMala and Nkorho game reserves.
- Sabi Sands is a 65 000-hectare private game reserve and lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Getting there:
- Arathusa private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Skukuza (SKU) is the closet commercial airport to Cheetah Plains, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Arathusa private airstrip: 60 minutes
- Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutess
- Road transfers from Skukuza to Cheetah Plains take 3 hours.
Child Policy:
- Cheetah Plains welcomes children of all ages
Special offers:
Pay 3 Stay 4 offer offer available
Rates:
- The updated rates are displayed for each villa below
- Rates are charged per villa, per night
- Rate are displayed for 1 – 6 guests at Mvula & Karula villas
- Additional person rate applicable (max 8)
- Rates displayed are valid to 10 January 2025
Packages:
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Accommodation Options
Set in the natural bush setting, Karula Villa houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Read more While each guest suite offers an expansive bedroom, lounge and fireplace, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, WC, double rain shower and bath with bushveld views. Less
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 290,000 1 - 6 guests, per night
High season R 265,000 1 - 6 guests, per night
Low season R 245,000 1 - 6 guests, per night
Set amongst cathedral Tamboti trees, Mvula Villa houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Read moreWhile each guest suite offers an expansive bedroom, lounge and fireplace, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, WC, double rain shower and bath with bushveld views. Less
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 290,000 1 - 6 guests, per night
High season R 265,000 1 - 6 guests, per night
Low season R 245,000 1 - 6 guests, per night
Set on a active waterhole, Mapogo Villa houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Read more While each guest suite offers an expansive bedroom, lounge and fireplace, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, WC, double rain shower and bath with bushveld views. Less
Refer to seasons and T&C's above
Peak season R 450,000 1 - 8 guests, per night
High season R 395,000 1 - 8 guests, per night
Low season R 350,000 1 - 8 guests, per night
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