Cheetah Plains Safari Lodge - Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Featuring 3 exclusive-use, contemporary, designer bush homes each with 2 lounges, dining areas, outdoor boma, wine cellars & heated swimming pool as well as a private game viewing vehicle & designated field guide for the duration of your stay. Named after 2 of Sabi Sand’s legendary leopards, and a dominant lion coalition the three bush houses are named “Mvula”, “Karula” and “Mapogo” respectively.

Offering guests unrivaled game viewing opportunities, combined with the ultimate in innovative architectural design by ARRCC, the finished lodge promises exceptional safari luxuries, amenities and services. As a fully inclusive seductive safari experience… all meals are prepared by your private chef as well as carefully chosen wines from your own wine cellar, twice-daily game drives and a private spa therapist as well as a central gym facility, all included in our rates.

Sabi Sands Reviews

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  

Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us


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September 23, 2026 GB Website
Sabisandlodges has been amazing in…  
Annelize Taylor    September 23, 2026   GB    Website   
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Sabisandlodges has been amazing in creating a dream holiday!!! They were attentive, quick to respond and arranged everything for us in great detail!!

Thank you so much for arranging all our travel - Ulusaba, amazing. The pick ups were great - through vumba tours!!
The La Rochelle tours were fantastic too. Drivers were helpful, friendly and professional.

Really enjoyed our experiences and everyone involved made it even better!!!!

Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  

Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly

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September 23, 2026 ZA Website
Thank you Max for your recommendation and great service.  
Andrew W.    September 23, 2026   ZA    Website   
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Our experience with Max from Sabi Sands Lodges was brilliant. His recommendation and attention to details were excellent. We highly recommend booking with Sabi Sands Lodges as it saved us time & effort. Experience counts and Max's knowledge was invaluable.

The best safari oasis  

We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see

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August 19, 2026 Cardiff, UK Website
The best safari oasis  
Mandy H    August 19, 2026   Cardiff, UK    Website   
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We’ve have just come back from a 3 night stay at earth lodge. One word incredible. We got to see the big 5 and a lot more animals. The game drives were amazing. The Knowledge of the tracker (Donald) and our guide (Helen) was exceptional and they ensured we were able to see everything. We seen leopards, cheetahs and lions. You stop for a morning coffee out in the bush and sundowners in the evening, this was also excellently organised. The rooms are absolutely stunning with the biggest mini bar I’ve ever seen. The drink options are fantastic. Super comfortable rooms and luxurious. Food was superb. Each evening there was a different location for dinner excellently curated by the team at the hotel, with food prepared to a very high standard. We also used the gym facilities which were great. The service and operational standards at this hotel are exceptional. I would 100% stay at this lodge again it was such an incredible experience

100% Recommended  

Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100%

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July 26, 2026 CL Website
100% Recommended  
Sven Gysling    July 26, 2026   CL    Website   
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Recommendations were great and all the arrangements worked smoothly. Andy was always reachable and receptive to requests and modification. 100% recommended.

Best in the bushes  

What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone

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May 6, 2026 ZA Website
Best in the bushes  
Candice Tehini    May 6, 2026   ZA    Website   
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What a memorable stay.
Our experience was perfect from start to finish. Booking the experience through Andy set the tone for the stress-free bush experience.

From the vanilla scented towels, to the delicious food, exciting game drives and phenomenal staff, our stay at Shiduli was magical from the second we arrived and lives in our hearts long after we left.

Your helpful staff greeted us as we arrived and and were with us every step of the way... literally. We were escorted to our private villa by Gary, who my children absolutely adored. Richard, in the bar was on form and Gogo Dorris had faith that we would see lions... which we did.

Thandy and Karen were friendly, professional and made us feel like old friends. We will definitely be back and will bring our friends and family so they can share in this beautiful gem.


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2026 Rates

 

2026 RatesMapogo VillaMvula & Karula Villas
Villa Rate (up to 8 guests)Base Rate (up to 4 guests)Base Rate (up to 5 guests)Base Rate (up to 6 guests)Per Additional Adult (max 8)Per Additional Child (under 12 years)
Off-Peak Season

1 March 2025 - 31 May 2025

1 September 2025 - 10 December 2025

11 January 2026 - 28 February 2026

R477,750.00R199,500.00R249,375.00R299,250.00R36,000.00R18,000.00
Peak Season

1 June 2025 - 31 August 2025

R572,000.00N/AN/AR357,500.00R40,000.00R20,000.00
Festive Season

11 December 2025 - 10 January 2026

R567,000.00N/AN/AR367,500.00R44,000.00R22,000.00

 

* Rates exclude conservation fees and gate fees

SPECIAL OFFERS: 

PAY 3 STAY 4 / PAY 5 STAY 7

Available for bookings at Karula & Mvula Villas for the following dates:
11 January – 31 May 2026
01 September – 19 December 2026
11 January – 31 May 2027

Complimentary Kids Stay:

Children under 12 years old are welcomed at the no additional cost

Available for bookings at Karula & Mvula Villas for the following dates:
05 January – 31 May 2026
01 September – 19 December 2026

Price Includes

All meals * Selected house premium spirits, international beers and spirits * Two game drives a day * Transfers from Arathusa airstrip * Art viewing

Please contact us for assistance
Our team is available

☎ +27 (0) 21 6969615

☎ +27 (0) 606191220

☎ +27 (0) 642831384

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Additional Activities Available

Cheetah Plains Childrens Club

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Cheetah Plains Childrens Club

The Cheetah Plains Children’s Club offers young guests an engaging safari experience designed to spark curiosity about wildlife and nature. The program features fun, educational activities that introduce children to conservation, animal tracking, and African bush skills. It’s a family-friendly way for kids to learn about the wilderness while enjoying a luxury safari adventure.

Shopping

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Shopping

Shari’s Boutique at offers a curated selection of stylish safari wear, accessories, and locally inspired gifts. Guests can browse high-quality clothing, jewellery, and keepsakes that reflect the spirit of the African bush. It’s the perfect place to find elegant safari essentials or memorable souvenirs during a stay in Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Diamond Safari

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Diamond Safari

The Diamond Safari takes place at Shari’s Boutique, an elegant space within the lodge designed for private diamond consultations. This experience allows guests to view ethically sourced South African diamonds and bespoke jewellery with the guidance of a professional gemologist. It’s a unique luxury safari experience that blends fine jewellery with the exclusivity of the African bush.

Wine tasting & Pairing

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Wine tasting & Pairing

Tastings and Pairings experiences usually take place in the lodge’s private dining areas, wine gallery, or within each villa’s entertainment spaces. Guests can enjoy guided tastings of premium South African wines, whiskies, or gourmet pairings hosted by the lodge’s culinary and wine team. Tastings are often arranged in-villa, on a private deck, or in the wine gallery, allowing guests to enjoy the experience while overlooking the wilderness of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve.

Cheetah Plains Safari Lodge – Northern Sabi Sands Game Reserve – Information

Cheetah Plains promises an luxurious and very intimate experience of bush in Sabi Sands game reserve. The lodge was completely re-built and was transformed from a conventional bush style accommodation to luxurious contemporary style modern accommodation featuring 3 private lodges in 1! Each of the 4 private lodges offer accommodation in 4 luxury suites. Designed by ARRCC, the lodge will offer amazing amenities and luxuries including a private chef.
The newly built Cheetah Plains Lodge will offer accommodation in 3 exclusive, designer bush mini lodges including  2 lounges, dining areas, outdoor dining bomas, wine cellars and heated pools. There is also a central gym and private safari style vehicles & a designated ranger who will assist you with everything during your stay. The names of the luxury bush houses pay homage to 2 of the Sabi Sand’s legendary leopards, and a very dominant lion coalition  “Mvula”, “Karula” and “Mapogo” . Each intendant bush house offers of 4 luxurious modern style suites. Each suite has a private deck, a large dressing room & a lounge, the shower is a double rain shower & the bath is overlooking the magical African bush.  
Cheetah Plains location within the Sabi Sands game reserve is one of its prime features, it forms part of a very large and intricate ecosystem within the Sabi Sands game reserve, featuring numerous mammals (including the famous Big Five), and well over a hundred different species of bird for the avid spotter.
Only children 13 years & over are allowed at Cheetah Plains & will be charged the applicable adult rate.
BY ROAD: From Johannesburg: • Depart Johannesburg via the N12 highway and continue to Witbank which then becomes the N4 highway, continue straight, through Middelburg and on towards Belfast • Switch to the R540 to Dullstroom, continue on through Lydenburg, Origstad and through the Strydom tunnel • On approaching Hoedspruit take the R531 to Klaserie, Acornhoek and then follow the signs for Sabi Sand to Gowrie gate • Follow directional signs to the camp. Cheetah Plains is approximately 12 kilometres from Gowrie Gate. From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport: • Take the R40 to White River, Hazyview, Bushbuck Ridge and Acornhoek • Then follow the signs for Sabi Sand to Gowrie Gate • Follow directional signs to the camp • Cheetah Plains is approximately 12 kilometres from Gowrie Gate • The reserve entrance fee is R80.00 per vehicle (From 1 August 2010 entrance fee) The entrance fee can only be confirmed at the time of making your reservation (Prices are subject to change) GPS: -24.7393 (latitude) 31.5758 (longitude)

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