• Two lounges (a formal lounge & an entertainment lounge)
• Dining area
• Outdoor boma for fire-side dining
• Temperature controlled wine cellar
• Swimming pool
• Day-bed & private deck area
• Indigenous gardens & spectacular views into the surrounding natural bushveld
• Private game viewing vehicle as well as designated professional field guide & tracker
• Private chef & butler for the duration of your stay
• Accommodates a minimum of 4 & a maximum of 8 guests.

• King / Twin bedded bedroom
• Private mini-bar & coffee station
• Lounge
• Private deck with day-bed
• Dressing room
• Double rain shower
• Bath overlooking the bushveld
• Accommodates a maximum of 2 guests per suite
• Especially for families with young children, 2 of the suites interlink so parents are close by, but not in the same bedroom

Cheetah Plains Private Reserve comprises an exclusive traverse area set aside for our Cheetah Plains guests.  We do, however, explore the greater area which extends many thousands of hectares beyond our location in the pristine north-west corner of the vast Sabi Sand Game Reserve.  Our particular area is revered for its prime game viewing, most especially the iconic species known as the ‘Big Five’.

We share our fenceless border to the east with the vast, world famous Kruger National Park and our southern border with the esteemed Mala Mala Game Reserve.  Cheetah Plains’ prime location within the inimitable Sabi Sands delivers a prolific, sustainable safari experience facilitated by the natural movement of wildlife over this vast land, fiercely protected under conservation.

The Sabi Private Game Reserve was formed in 1934, and was the forerunner of the Sabi Sand Wildtuin, which was established in 1948. It is the oldest private game reserve in South Africa and the birthplace of sustainable wildlife tourism in Southern Africa.

A formal association of landowners, many operating commercial safaris, Sabi Sand Game Reserve’s goal is to promote and conserve the fauna and flora in the area and preserve the area as a wildlife sanctuary.

All lodges in the greater Sabi Sand area are involved in environmental management such as alien plant control, combating erosion, monitoring wildlife, anti-poaching and fire control.

Two rivers cross Sabi Sand: the Sabi River on its boundary in the south and the Sand River that flows from northwest to southeast. This has resulted in an abundance of leopard, lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, hyena and a wide variety of antelope and other species. To date 330 trees, 45 fish, 30 amphibia, 110 reptiles, 500 bird and 145 mammal species have been noted in Sabi Sand.

A number of endangered species have also made the reserve their home, and visitors to the area are often given a rare glimpse of Honey Badgers, Ground Hornbills and Wild Dogs.

Cheetah Plains is a pioneer in its class and the undisputed home of the definitive upscale eco-safari in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Our expert team of safari guides and trackers will guide your personal discovery of this prolific, significant conservancy. Owner Japie van Niekerk’s singular approach to sustainability within our footprint on the Sabi Sands delivers an eco-safari of unrivalled quality.

We have partnered with some of the world’s pre-eminent minds in the renewable energy field to provide clean energy solutions that drive both our hospitality and safari experiences here at Cheetah Plains. Guest accommodation is entirely ‘off the grid’, harnessing the power of solar to provide us with a reliable, renewable energy source at Cheetah Plains. Use of grey-water recycling systems ensures our water consumption on the property remains as frugal as possible.

Further carbon footprint-reducing innovations include the use of single-glazed, clear, low-E glazing throughout the Plains Houses. This energy-saving glass reduces heat transfer through windows, keeping interiors cooler in summer and effectively retains heat in winter.

Creating local employment and supporting the local early childhood development centre in our neighbouring community of Utah are additional tangible ways in which our holistic approach towards sustainability is being lived out. Additionally, all suitable food wastage accumulated at Cheetah Plains is collected and transported to Utah 2-3 times a week, for use as pig fodder.

• Hat Sunblock
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera, spare battery & charger
• Long trousers
• Short trousers
• T-shirts
• Long-sleeved shirt
• Sweatshirt/jersey
• Rain jacket
• Windproof jacket
• Scarf
• Gloves (winter)
• Closed shoes
• Personal medication Allergy/headache/flu medication. There is no medication available in the reserve or nearby, so come prepared!

Winters:

• Generally dry & sunny
• Daily Temperatures range from 18 – 30 degrees Celsius
• Night Time temperatures may drop to 0 degrees Celsius

Summers:

• Generally sunny with Thunderstorms resulting in wet & humid weather
• Daily Temperatures range from 25 up to 40 degrees Celsius
• Night Time Temperatures from 15 up to 20 degrees Celsius

Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve is on 220 volts with a backup generator. Water supply is via a borehole, is clean & can be consumed, however, we do have filtered water for drinking available in the main lodge areas and your room.

• Check in from 15:00pm
• Check out until 10:00am