One of the most essential elements in African cultures is rain! It has profound meaning and significance as a source of food, replenishment, and survival for both people and the animal kingdom. In the bushveld, we look forward to the summer season because we know it brings with it this essential source of life. The […]
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- Transparent Pricing: Receive the most competitive rates without any additional commissions.
- Accommodation: Exclusive-use of a luxurious villa with four private guest suites.
- Transfers: Complimentary transfers between Arathusa Airstrip and Cheetah Plains when flying with Federal Air or private charter.
- Culinary Delights: All meals, food and beverages daily – complemented by a full selection of South African fine wines, beers, and spirits.
- Private Safari Experiences: Twice-daily game drives in a fully electric, silent and private game-viewing vehicle led by an expert field guide and tracker team.
- Wellness Treatments: Select treatments provided by a dedicated in-suite spa therapist.
- Guided Bush Walks: Explore the wilderness on foot with knowledgeable guides.
- Fitness Facilities: Access to the on-site fitness pavilion.
- Child Minding: Services available to ensure a comfortable stay for families.
- Outdoor Dining: Unique dining experiences in various settings.
- Laundry Service: Daily laundry service, excluding dry cleaning.
- Connectivity: Complimentary wireless internet service.
- Photography Equipment: Use of a Nikon D500 series camera and lenses to capture memorable moments.
Stories
Read our latest stories, news and articles below
Whether you're planning your next safari adventure or simply dreaming of the ultimate luxury escape, we hope our blog will inspire and inform you.
Feature Blog
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Meet Keletso: The Heart Behind the Hospitality
Keletso is driven by a passion for creating meaningful connections, he finds joy in delivering personalised service and restoring the human touch to a hospitality world that can often feel impersonal.
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Rooted in Craft and Heritage: Masingita’s Journey
Meet one of our resident maintenance men, Masingita whose story is one of resilience, dedication and compassion. Raised in a small village, just outside of the Sabi Sand, Utah, he grew up where unemployment was and is high and opportunities are scarce. Despite these challenges, he looked up to his mother, who managed to provide for their whole family with the little she had.
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Mpho’s empowering path to Cheetah Plains
Much like a young leopard nurturing her cub in the wild, Mpho, a young single mother, was fiercely determined to follow her dreams and craft the life she envisioned as a spa therapist. In a community where cosmetology and somatology were unfamiliar, Mpho had to work hard to pursue her passion and earn her family’s […]
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Life through Art: Introducing Grace O’Malley
Johannesburg is an ever evolving city with a blossoming cultural landscape. It is also the city where Grace O’Malley was born and raised. In telling her journey through the artworld, she speaks to the power and influence of artistic practice in South Africa and the importance of our artists as they continue to push forward in international scenes.
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Woosah Moments with Ollie
Ultimately, it’s the people that define the soul of a destination. Creating an experience as personal as it is peerless is central to providing guests with an immediate sense of belonging, from arrival to departure. The call for personalisation within hospitality resounds louder than ever as travellers are seeking more than just a place to […]
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Mbuso’s Magic Touch
To ensure the private and personalised safari we promise, each villa has a staff complement dedicated to guests for the duration of their stay. Central to this approach is the provision of a personal butler, responsible for orchestrating the most seamless and indulgent guest experience. Enter, our senior butler, Mbuso.Mbuso has now been working at […]
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MEET VICTOR: AN AMBASSADOR FOR NATURE
Although the Sabi Sand hosts countless wildlife experts across the Reserve, very few can call it home. For Victor Mkanse, this is where he, his parents and his grandparents were born, raised and taught a very special way of life that has fundamentally shaped what they know and love to do. Now tracking for nearly […]
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THE ONLY ART YOU CAN TASTE…
Meet our sommelier, Mariska! A woman in wine with a passion for bringing people together in the spirit of a celebration of the past, present and future. Born and bred in the heart of the Cape Winelands in Paarl, Mariska Witbooi marries the charm of South Africa’s iconic destinations, bringing the rich heritage of the […]
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Sizile’s Story: An Expert in Bringing People Joy
Her son affectionately calls her ‘sunshine,’ and it could not be more fitting. A Host at Cheetah Plains, Sizile possesses a gentle and radiant presence that has come to shape every one of her guests’ stays. Born and raised in Soweto, she has since travelled the world in hospitality on both land and sea. Sizile […]
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Meet Renier: Behind the Scenes of Eco-Luxury
At Cheetah Plains, we host a safari experience that’s truly one-of-a-kind, defined by sustainability, innovation and extreme personalisation. Ultimately, what brings this vision to life is the incredible people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the level of luxury and carbon efficiency we promise. One such luminary is Renier, our esteemed technical manager. […]
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Where Roots Run Deep
The promise of spring brings new life and energy, and just as the bushveld adapts to the season’s shifting climates, so do our gardens to reflect the time of year and tell a new story. Roots run deep across our magnificent grounds, where you’ll find a spectrum of indigenous trees, plants and flowers, that not […]
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Celebrating the Women of Cheetah Plains
Our vision for safari is one defined by exclusivity, personalisation and unrivalled luxury. The people at Cheetah Plains are what bring this vision to life. Making up the majority of our staff complement, the women on our team shape and refine our offering, and at the helm of operations is Anrique Jansen van Vuuren. While still […]
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Embedded in the fabric of Cheetah Plains
Meet Theodorah Ngobeni, fondly known as Dudu, who has been part of Cheetah Plains for nearly twelve years. Dudu has a calming, inquisitive and enduring charm about her. Always striving to give, learn and be more, Dudu started her career in hospitality as part of the scullery team and now boasts the role of Head […]
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Breaking Gastronomic Boundaries and Pushing Culinary Creativity
Led by Head Chef Charlaine-Lee Fouche, our Culinary Team is united in their unwavering passion for food and commitment to delivering sensational dining experiences.
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Meet Andrew Khosa – Affinity for the wilderness!
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.
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The smile of things to come
Meet Clementine, one of four of our magnificent and fabulous hostesses at Cheetah Plains.
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Meet our management couple
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.
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We have a special staff story this December – it’s one of Simon Chiburre
This fine man has been at Cheetah Plains for one year, and having just celebrated his anniversary with us, he holds his position as Butler in high regard.
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Meet Moses
Moses is like an institution at Cheetah Plains. His traditional roots in Shangaan culture, which we share this month as part of our heritage story, relate back to the very importance of the shared experience—the soul of Africa.
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Sweet tooth flare
Now anyone who knows a thing or two about the culinary arts, knows the relevance and significance of a pastry chef! She goes by the name Juju and she is the Head Pastry Chef at Cheetah Plains. Ferroudja Menhouk joined our team in 2021 and plays this important role in our culinary brigade. As a […]
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Meet Civ!
Civilized has recently joined the Cheetah Plains Guiding team this year.
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