Cheetah Plains | Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Cheetah Plains Lodge

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Welcome to Cheetah Plains — where untamed luxury meets eco-conscious adventure in the heart of South Africa’s legendary Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.

Discover the ultimate exclusive-use safari experience, seamlessly blending world-class comfort with the raw beauty of the wild.

Once a modest safari lodge, Cheetah Plains has reimagined itself into a bold new expression of sustainable luxury.

A beacon for the eco-luxe traveller, it is a visionary collaboration rooted in South Africa’s rich cultural and natural heritage.

At the heart of the experience are three exclusive-use villas—architectural masterpieces that host between 4 and 8 guests each—offering unrivalled privacy, comfort, and front-row access to the untamed beauty of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve.

This is the future of safari: sophisticated, sustainable, and seamlessly tailored for the modern explorer.

Cheetah Plains’ prime location delivers a prolific safari experience facilitated by the natural movement of wildlife over this vast land, fiercely protected under conservation and actively monitored. We strive to minimise our environmental footprint while contributing to the green economy.

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Availability

Sleeps	Room type
8 Adult	Mapogo Villa
8 Adults	Mvula Villa
8 Adults	Karula Villa

Reasons to choose

Ideal luxury family lodge

Extremely good food and fantastic service

Daily bush walks in Kruger National Park

Game drives include sunrise / sunset stop and stargazing

Sightings of the Big Five and many other animals

Outdoor, fireside dining as often as possible

Facilities

General

Bar
Laundry Facilities
Viewing deck
Swimming Pool
Spa
Boma
Internet access
Lounge
Curio Shop
Parking
Air conditioner
Eco Friendly

Activities

Game Drives
Swimming
Bird Watching
Game Walks
Photo Safari
Village trip
Wellness
Weddings
Spa treatments
Garden Tours
Gourmet PicniC

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Rates

Green Season

Dates	Room Type	Board Basis	Rate
11 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2026	Mapogo Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 8 guests per night)	From $27220
11 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2026	Mvula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $17050
11 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2026	Karula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $17050
01 March 2026 - 31 May 2026	Mapogo Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 8 guests per night)	From $28581
01 March 2026 - 31 May 2026	Mvula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $17902
01 March 2026 - 31 May 2026	Karula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $17902
01 Sept 2026 -19 Dec 2026	Mapogo Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 8 guests per night)	From $28581
01 Sept 2026 -19 Dec 2026	Mvula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $17902
01 Sept 2026 -19 Dec 2026	Karula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $17902

High Season

Dates	Room Type	Board Basis	Rate
01 June 2026 - 31 Aug 2026	Mapogo Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 8 guests per night)	From $34219
01 June 2026 - 31 Aug 2026	Mvula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $21387
01 June 2026 - 31 Aug 2026	Karula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $21387

Festive Season

Dates	Room Type	Board Basis	Rate
20 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027	Mapogo Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 8 guests per night)	From $33920
20 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027	Mvula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $21985
20 Dec 2026 - 4 Jan 2027	Karula Villa	Exclusive-Use (For 6 guests per night)	From $21985

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

The all-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

Accommodation
All Meals, prepared by private chef
Twice daily game drives
Private game-viewing vehicle with your own on site field guide
A selection of vintage South African wines, Cap Classique, Premium Spirits, beers & non-alcoholic beverages.
Outdoor dining
Accommodation
Transfers to and from Arathusa airstrip
15% VAT