Settled in the north-east of the stunning Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Cheetah Plains takes prime position for a spectacular game viewing experience. Beneath the beating African sun, sight the big five from your eco-friendly electric safari vehicles, and relax in your modern private villa.
Why you'll love it here
- Embrace a prime location in one of South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas
- Get closer to nature with cutting-edge electric vehicles
- Relax in exclusive-use private villas
- Enjoy exclusive access to your own private Chef and wine cellar
Jacob
Travel Specialist
Included in your holiday
- Lounge passes and meet & greet service in UK airports
- Transfers to and from your hotel
- All flight luggage allowances
- Personal concierge service
- 24/7 assistance when travelling
- Full ATOL protection
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Hotel information
This esteemed safari experience offers a host of activities to let you get to know the wilderness and all its treasures. From safari drives and walks to bird watching and starlit dinners in the bush, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. Alongside wildlife spotting, there are plenty of opportunities to relax too. Indulge with in-room massages, or gentle jogs in the gym as you gaze out onto the plains.
Your days at Cheetah Plains begin and end with exquisite cuisine. Tuck into a delicious dinner out in the bush or in-room dining courtesy of your private chef. After a morning game drive, sit down to a hearty brunch in your beautiful surroundings. All ingredients are locally sourced and artfully crafted into magical dishes, served al fresco.
In the evenings, retreat to your private villas to enjoy the sunset among family and friends. Each villa boasts a contemporary ethnic style and elegant interiors, with abundant space to spread out and relax. Splash in the swimming pool, sip cocktails around the bar and watch the nocturnal creatures of the plains shake into life from your viewing deck.
Activities & Entertainment
Safari Drives
Enjoy riveting safari drives in the early morning and late afternoon. Headed by an expert safari guide and tracker team, you’ll wind your way into the plains to discover the wonders of the wild while searching for the big five. Cheetah Plains prioritises sustainable exploring, by using eco-friendly Electric Land Cruiser Safari Vehicles for your game viewings.
Bush Walks
For up-close-and-personal viewing of the sweeping bushveld, join an immersive bush walk. Lead by a certified and experienced walking-trails field guide, trek over the rugged terrain of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. Twitchers can keep their eyes on the skies as they walk, with plenty of incredible birds soaring above the plains. You can decide the length and duration of your walks to suit your schedule and fitness levels.
Spa Treatments
Take your relaxation to the next level with a personal pampering session, in the comfort of your bush suite. Choose from a range of delicate touch therapies and beauty treatments to choose from, delivered by your designated private spa therapist.
Gym
Maintain your fitness routine at the climate-controlled gym, just a short walk away from your villa. As you gaze out over the luscious lawns and the Tamboti Grove, get the blood-pumping with high-quality gym equipment. Enjoy weight training sessions, cardio and, for calmer moments, stretching and yoga.
Cubs Club
Cheetah Plains strives to accommodate all ages, and provides children with an enthralling introduction into the safari world. Teams of field guides and trackers lead incredible bush bumbles (adjusted to suit little legs) and interpretive walks across the reserve’s manicured gardens. In the villas, there are plenty of child-friendly features including interleading suites and entertainment lounges with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.
South Africa travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 11-12 hours
- Recommended airlines: Emirates, British Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways
- Currency: South African Rand
- Tipping guideline: 10-15%
- Health considerations: There is a risk of malaria in certain areas of South Africa, including the Kruger National Park. However, transmission occurs typically between the months of September and May only. In June, July and August, the risk is considered to be very low. There is a low to very low risk of malaria in the rest of South Africa throughout the year.There is no risk of yellow fever in South Africa, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
- Population: 61,020,221
- National languages: 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, and Xhosa
- Electricity and plugs: Type C, D, M, N, 230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for South Africa if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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Jacob
Travel Specialist
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