Embrace the privilege of being alone in the wild. Indulge in an ultra-luxury sustainable safari experience for the modern age.
Cheetah Plains
Your Private Sanctuary
Award-winning architecture & design
Embrace the serenity of the wilderness, where you enjoy re-imagined opulence and privacy. It is here where you are fully immersed in nature, luxury and a state of tranquillity.
PROLIFIC WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS
Discover true luxury in one of the most idyllic bushveld landscapes in South Africa, the Sabi Sand. For the ultimate big 5 viewing experience, immersive game drives are led by your expert safari guide and tracker and taken on silent electric safari vehicles.
Environment First
As a guest at Cheetah Plains, you become part of a pioneering eco-safari experience in the Sabi Sand. Through your stay, you contribute to zero-emission hospitality in the wild, supporting sustainability initiatives that drive energy efficiency and responsible tourism practices.
INSPIRED BUSHVELD DINING
Your dining experience is an essential part of your stay. Imagine splendid sunsets paired with exceptional cuisine and award-winning local wines, as the sense of freedom that comes with being in the bushveld immerses you in the magic of Africa.
Stay
PRIVATE VILLAS
Discover the three exclusive villas at Cheetah Plains, each comprising shared living spaces and private guest accommodations. Each villa comes with a dedicated staff complement and includes a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, expansive swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, and a fine wine gallery.
Karula Villa
Mapogo Villa
Mvula Villa
AWARDS
2024
CONDE NAST TRAVELER 2024
Readers’ Choice Awards WORLD RESORTS
2023
Africa’s Leading Green Hotel 2023
World Travel Awards
2022
BUILD ARCHITECTURE AWARD 2022
Best Eco-Luxury Hospitality Design
Location
How to get here
- Daily scheduled flights are available on Federal Air from Johannesburg to Arathusa Airstrip
- Daily scheduled flights are available on Airlink from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Skukuza and Hoedspruit
- Arathusa Airstrip: 20 minute drive within the reserve to the lodge
- Private airplanes can travel directly to Arathusa Airstrip by arrangement.
- Please note that Arathusa Airstrip is only open for landing and take-off from 10h30 to 15h00 daily. Airstrip-passenger taxes apply to passengers on all flights
- On-site helipad available