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journey across SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST CELEBRATED WILDLIFE AREA
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve is positioned in the north-east corner of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Our particular location is revered for its prime game viewing, and is especially well known for the iconic Big Five sightings.
everything you need to know about the area
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve exists to protect, preserve and promote a remarkable part of the Greater Kruger National Park’s open ecosystem. Committed to the sustainable management of this pristine wilderness area between the Sabie and Sand Rivers. Cheetah Plains’ prime location delivers a prolific safari experience facilitated by the natural movement of wildlife over this vast land, fiercely protected under conservation. Ongoing wildlife conservation work (including rigorous anti-poaching efforts), have gained international respect for the collaborative approach to protecting endangered species and ensuring that this unspoiled area retains its unique character for many generations to come. By working together both locally and globally the reserve contributes to a growing collective consciousness of the importance of intact ecosystems for the people and wildlife that depend on them.
The ultimate big 5 destination, rich with spectacular wildlife
Two rivers cross Sabi Sand Nature Reserve – the Sabi River in the south and the Sand River which flows from northwest to southeast. As a result, we see an abundance of lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, hyena, and a wide variety of antelope species.
While we are most famous for our spectacular leopard sightings, a number of endangered species have also made the reserve their home, and visitors to the area may catch a rare glimpse of honey badgers, ground hornbills and African wild dogs.
TRAVELLING TO CHEETAH PLAINS
- Daily scheduled flights are available on SAFair, Airlink and Federal Air from Johannesburg and Nelspruit to Arathusa Airstrip, a 20 minute drive within the reserve to the lodge.
- Private airplanes can travel directly to Arathusa Airstrip by arrangement.
- Arathusa Airstrip is only open for landing and take-off from 11am to 3pm daily. Airstrip passenger taxes apply to passengers on all flights.
- An on-site helipad is also available.
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immerse yourself in the bush
The exceptional location of Cheetah Plains and the free movement of animals across the vast expanse of protected land, creates the ideal environment for an abundance of wildlife. This allows our guests to experience a truly immersive bush safari.
