Your oasis in the bush, Indulge in an exclusive ultra-luxury wilderness escape
Cheetah Plains
Your Private Sanctuary
PRIVACY & EXCLUSIVITY
Embrace the serenity of the wilderness, where you enjoy re-imagined opulence and personalisation. At Cheetah Plains, 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 game viewing 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
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Each exquisitely appointed villa accommodates up to eight guests and boasts formal and entertainment lounges, living and dining room areas, expansive swimming pool and deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, curated wine gallery and fine art collection. Four sumptuous private guest suites are complete with a full hospitality staff complement, consisting of an accomplished host, butler, culinary brigade, including sommelier and spa therapist, as well as an expert field guide and tracker duo dedicated to your villa for the duration of your stay.
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AWARDS
2024
TOP 10 WORLD RESORT
Conde Nast - Readers Choice Awards
2024
Best Hotels in Africa
Fodors Travel
2023
Africa’s Leading Green Hotel
World Travel Awards
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