General – Blog

Thandi and Themba’s Story

  • Mar 24, 2012

The story of Thandi and Themba, the two courageous Rhino from Kariega Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape.

Thandi, the leopard and her cub

  • Mar 13, 2012

We spotted the cub first, she was all by herself in the tall grass.  Our ranger Jacques Fourie, pointed her out to us, but did not go closer. 

The Cheetah’s of Cheetah Plains

  • Mar 5, 2012

On the early morning game drive, we set out to find some Cheetah.  Not far from the lodge in an open area aptly called “Cheetah Plains” we spotted one laying under a tree.

In the summertime…

  • Dec 21, 2011

How quickly has a getaway to Cheetah Plains Lodge in the Sabie Sand Game Reserve changed my mind that visits to the bush should be confined to winter, when the game is easier to see.

Game set and match

  • Dec 14, 2011

It’s game country that takes some beating, this Sabie Sand. Big Five aplenty on a daily basis, but with such brilliant trackers and rangers that we ended up with a Big 10 by the end of day one.

Playing royalty at Cheetah Plains

  • Dec 7, 2011

What a gem, tucked away in the sprawling Sabie Sand reserve. Cheetah Plains Lodge is exactly what it promises to be – an authentic, exclusive experience.

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