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Why Book With Us

  • 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.
Private villas

the perfect BACKDROP TO YOUR immersive SAFARI EXPERIENCE

Perfect for an exclusive family vacation or a luxurious safari sojourn with friends, the private villas each accommodate a maximum of eight guests. The location and unique appointment of each, is a respectful homage to their secluded, tranquil environment. Here, your exclusive safari hideaway provides you and your party a private bushveld retreat unlike any other.

Exterior of the Mapogo villa at cheetah plains
private villas

AFRICA’S ICONIC SAFARI VILLAS

Discover our three exclusive villas. With a maximum of 8 guests, each villa takes the same form, comprising two parts: a shared living space and private guest accommodation. Your shared space houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. While each guest suite offers an expansive bedroom, lounge and fireplace, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, WC, double rain shower and bath with bushveld views.

Karula Villa

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 suites

Karula Villa is a tribute to one of the most majestic female leopards that ever roamed the northern quadrant of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Karula meaning "peace" in Shangaan is dedicated to this magnificent villa.

Mapogo Villa

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 suites
  • waterside view

Mapogo Villa is set on an active waterhole and occupies a unique vantage point on the reserve.

Mvula Villa

  • 8 Guests
  • 4 suites

Dedicated to the once dominant male leopard named Mvula, whose home range was central to the Cheetah Plains Private Reserve.

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SOLE USE

Make cheetah plains your private sanctuary

For a truly exclusive safari experience, the lodge can be booked for sole use.

cheetah plains

A PERSONALISED and EXCLUSIVE SAFARI EXPERIENCE

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experiences

A safari experience unlike any other, discover true luxury in one of the most idyllic bushveld landscapes in South Africa.

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location

Positioned in the North-East corner of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, our particular location is revered for its prime game viewing.