We have seen new records set this year in the lowveld. Heavy rains in February surpassed the annual flood markers for the rainy season, which is both a blessing and a curse. Having surplus water as the rivers and wildlife always need it, but flooding also causes much destruction to the parks and communities. That [...]
Having been at Cheetah Plains since its more humble beginnings, Andrew has played an integral role in the establishment of Cheetah Plains and the lodge it is known to be today, in more ways than one. He started his professional journey as a groundskeeper and moved on to be a tracker. Eventually starting as a [...]
It's the people that make your safari memorable. From our hosts who go the extra mile to ensure your every comfort, to the chefs who seek to surprise and delight with their culinary expertise, to our expert guides and trackers who bring your bucket-list wildlife sightings to life. It’s these dedicated professionals who make your [...]
Cheetah Plains houses one of the most eclectic displays of South African contemporary art, and as of 2023 we will be offering a private art tour and buying experience. Curated to honour the country’s most celebrated and emerging painters and sculptors, the Art Collection at Cheetah Plains is an enlightening journey for today's discerning travellers [...]
If there was ever a sighting to have... it's this one. This comes just after World Pangolin Day on February 18, dedicated to raising awareness around their poaching and capture. Pangolin’s are the world’s most trafficked mammals, as their scales are falsely believed to have medicinal properties in some cultures, and their meat is considered [...]
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Lot raised an astonishing R1 million at last week's Cape Wine Auction in Stellenbosch! Their 10th annual auction managed to raise R8 million in total, with all proceeds managed by The Cape Wine Auction Trust and distributed amongst a number of beneficiaries. The Cape Wine Auction is regarded [...]
Meet Clementine, one of four of our magnificent and fabulous hostesses at Cheetah Plains. Known for her beautiful smile, positive attitude, and general zest for life, Clementine is an invaluable part of the guest experience at Cheetah Plains. With her cheerful demeanour, Clementine has a way of seamlessly orchestrating every detail of a guest’s stay according [...]
Meet our management couple, NJ and Mettie Van Der Merwe. This duo is a force to be reckoned with, ensuring the efficiency, level of detail, and personalization that the Cheetah Plains experience has come to be synonymous with. Having been in the hospitality industry for 28 years, of which 20 years were in 5-star hotels, [...]
The insect world has cracked the summer dawn and it’s that time of the year again for all major forms of life to surface and reach their greatest heights! Summer is definitely here and everything that we have been expecting is coming to life and some - it’s a rush! Beetles, dragonflies, butterflies and many other insects [...]
Across south and east Africa, a clutch of eye-catching new luxury accommodations are rethinking the look, feel and experience of being on safari. - Richard Holmes Cheetah Plains welcomes the listing and excellent article