CHEETAH PLAINS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
CHEETAH PLAINS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE
Mpumalanga, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Mpumalanga, Sabi Sand Game Reserve
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve is situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
Cheetah Plains offers an exclusive safari experience and luxury accommodation in the Big 5 Sabi Sands Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park.
It is a luxurious family friendly lodge and guests can look forward to enjoy superb luxury accommodation and an unforgettable safari experience.
Bushbuck roam among the chalets and often at night guests could hear Lion and Hyaena calling out across the bushveld.
Cheetah Plains is one of the oldest bush camps in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, where the emphasis is on offering guests a traditional Safari experience, fantastic accommodation and scrumptious meals prepared around the campfire.
Excellent game viewing and the friendly attentive staff at the lodge will round your safari off.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation at Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve consist of eight luxury thatched chalets and a bush cottage.
Standard Chalets:
2 x Standard Chalets with double beds, en suite bathroom (shower only), air-conditioning, overhead fan & mosquito net.
4 x Standard Chalets with twin beds, bathroom (shower only), air-conditioning, overhead fan & mosquito net.
Luxury Chalets:
2 x Luxury Chalets with queen beds, bathroom (bath & outside shower), air-conditioning, overhead fan & mosquito net.
Luxury Bush Cottage:
1 x Luxury Bush Cottage with 2 x bedrooms (1 x king bed 1 x twin), inside bath & shower, Lounge, air-conditioning, overhead fan, mosquito nets. The Bush cottage requires a minimum of 3 guests of which 2 must be adults.
MAIN LODGE FACILITIES
- Lounge and bar area
- Swimming pool
- Dining room
- Viewing deck
- Boma
- Curio shop
- Limited Internet access
DINING
Scrumptious dinners are served in the dining room, or under the African sky around a roaring fire in the traditional boma. The buffet style dining embraces the peaceful ambiance of the lodge, and makes the most of delicious local fare, giving guests a real taste of South African cuisine. A private dining deck offers a secluded nook for those who would like to enjoy an intimate dinner.
CHILDREN
Children 13 years and over are welcome at Cheetah Plains.
CHEETAH PLAINS ACTIVITIES
Game Drives
Early morning and late afternoon / early evening game viewing drives A tracker and qualified ranger accompanies guests through the reserve in specially equipped game drive vehicles and do their utmost to give you the finest game viewing experience.
Specialized birding safaris
Cheetah Plains is delighted to introduce specialized birding safaris. With the assistance of Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve guides, birding safaris will be hosted and guided by a specialist African birder and ornithologist.
These safaris will aim to identify as many species as possible while also allowing participants a better understanding into the ecology of local-occurring birds. Guests will have the opportunity to identify birds by sound, habitat and sight with passionate and specialist birding guides. Please enquire about the next specialized Birding Safari.
Specialized photographic safaris
Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve, is one of the best locations for an exceptional Photographic Safari.
Professional photographers will ensure that you benefit from one-on-one instruction to achieve the best position for the ultimate wildlife image, professional tips on image editing, including both a pre-game drive and post-drive briefing.
Photographic Safaris are available throughout the year on specific dates. Please enquire about the next Specialized Photographic Safari.
Village tours trips
Cheetah Plains is actively involved in the surrounding local communities of Utah and Dixie. A visit to these neighbouring villages will give you an insight into the rural South African way of life, allowing you to meet the village elders and share in the exuberance and enthusiasm of the villagers.
Visit the Manyeleti community
While at Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve, you can visit the Manyeleti community with a qualified guide to gain an inside perspective on the community’s way of life. The four-hour excursion is always informative and inspiring.
WEDDINGS
At Cheetah Plains, your wedding ceremony will be a blend of magic, love and celebration. Defined by its personal attention to detail, service and co-ordination, Cheetah Plains will make all your wedding wishes a beautiful reality. A wedding at Cheetah Plains is truly exceptional.
The ceremony can take place in the lodge or at a beautiful waterhole or under a canopy of trees in the middle of the bushveld surrounded by wildlife.
REJUVENATING TREATMENTS
Cheetah Plain’s beauty treatments are based on nature's finest ingredients and provide guests with the most revitalizing pampering imaginable.
WILDLIFE, BIRDLIFE & NATURE
Cheetah Plains offers excellent game viewing in a pristine area.
Renowned for Africa’s Big 5, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is home to some of the most exceptional wildlife in Southern Africa, amongst other leopard, hyena, cheetah, hippopotamus, impala, lions, jackals, zebras, giraffes, elephants, kudu and much more.
330 tree, 45 fish, 30 amphibian, 110 reptile, 500 bird and 145 mammal species have been recorded in Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Visitors to the area are often given a rare glimpse of rarely encountered species like, Honey Badgers and the endangered Southern Ground Hornbill and African Wild Dogs.
MALARIA PRECAUTIONS
The Sabi Sand Game Reserve is situated in a malaria area. Please consult your General Practitioner for advice on precautionary medication before travelling.
LOCATION & ACCESS
Cheetah Plains is easily accessible by both road and air.
Cheetah Plains is a 6 hour’s drive from Johannesburg. Please enquire for driving directions.
Cheetah Plains can facilitate road transfers from Hoedspruit Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport at additional costs.
Direct flights from Johannesburg arrive daily, and scheduled flight to Hoedspruit Airport operate daily.
Please enquire for private chartered flights.
GPS Co-ordinates
Cheetah Plains: Latitude 24.73923 S; Longitude: 31.57598 E
Gowrie Gate: Latitude 24.69451 S; Longitude 31.515 E
NB: Self-drive Guests:
It is not possible to cross directly from the Kruger National Park to the Sabi Sand Reserve. Guests will have to exit the applicable gate & enter the Sabi Sands at the Gowrie Gate. Cheetah Plains is only accessible via the Gowrie Gate. Once guests reach Acornhoek, the estimated travel time to Gowrie Gate is approximately 1h30 depending on the condition of the road. We advise that guests reach the lodge prior to sunset. Afternoon game drives depart between 15h00 - 16h00.
NOTE: All photos Copyright Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve
Air Conditioning
Airport Nearby
Airstrip nearby
Bar area
Boma
Curio / Gift shop
Dining Room
Fully Catered
Internet Available
Lounge
Massage Treatments
Open Plan Lounge Area
Outdoor Pool
Outdoor dining area
Small Wedding & Function
Swimming Pool
Wedding / Function
Please enquire for best available rates.
Big Five
Birds & Birding
Bush Dining
Bush Walks
Eco & Nature
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Outdoor
Photographic Safari
Star Gazing
Swimming
Walking Safaris
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