Set within the heart of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve, Cheetah Plains blends eco-luxury with architectural elegance and uncompromised privacy. The three exclusive-use villas: Karula Villa, Mapogo Villa and Mvula Villa await; each with four suites, a private boma, shared living and dining space, wine cellar, personal team - and no strangers in sight.
Cheetah Plains spans 1,300 hectares of untamed wilderness in Sabi Sand, seamlessly linking to Kruger National Park. Fly from Cape Town or Johannesburg before a transfer via private plane brings you to rolling tawny bushveld, jewel-coloured sunrises and sunsets and Big Five encounters – all at your doorstep. Your perfect safari journey begins the moment you set off.
Highlights
Cheetah Plains offers a unique wildlife experience, built upon the principles of exclusivity, luxury and unforgettable moments. Each of the three villas feature four suites (with two forming an ensuite, making it ideal for families), modern indoor-outdoor living spaces, a private pool and outdoor boma and of course, uninterrupted views of wildlife.
- Your Personal Team: A private guide, tracker, driver, culinary team, host, spa therapist, sommelier and child minder on hand at all times.
- Privacy At All Times: Each villa is situated in a quiet enclave of the bush, thereby creating quiet pockets of uninterrupted views and relaxation; just you and the bush.
- Architecture Meets Nature: Each villa was designed by ARRCC, blending the bush and modern architecture and design into one glorious space, guaranteeing a setting like no other.
- Conservation Connoisseurs: Every villa, and the fleet of safari vehicles standing at the ready, are all powered entirely by solar energy, ensuring a carbon negative environment. Enjoy the wild of your surroundings, with peace of mind that you’re playing your part ensuring it stays this way.
- Cuisine & Enology: Revel in personalised dining experiences from boma feasts, bush breakfasts and curated sundowners to wine-paired dinners, comfort-food filled lunches and crafted tastings of gin, tequila and wine.
- Culture & Community: Immerse yourself in the art worlds with private art tours of Goodman Gallery, the only showroom of world-renowned art in the bush. Draw yourself away from the stunning art to enjoy the heartfelt joy found in the local community & creche, supported by Cheetah Plains.
- Silent Safari: Whisper-quiet electric safaris allow for deeper connection with wildlife with minimal disturbance, ensuring you see every movement, every moment, every minute.
Sunrise Safari with Private Bush Breakfast
Wake before dawn to a golden morning drive full of anticipation, stunning sightings and then bespoke breakfast overlooking pristine bushveld as the long glimmering sun rays take make their way towards you.
Bushwalks For The Whole Family
Gather the troops and enjoy a walk along the wild side as trained trackers take you along for adventure, teaching you what to look out for and how to observe the small, everyday joys of the wild.
Perfect Pairings
Enjoy long relaxing days alongside the pool paired with creative concoctions from your resident mixologist or toast to the roaring fire before you as you enjoy a wine-paired multi-course meal. Or change it up and have a custom liquor-tasting - as per your request.
In-Villa Spa Ritual
Indulge in a healing journey grounded in African botanicals and rituals, delivered in the privacy of your villa, whenever you desire.
Diamond Safari
Bringing together the very essence of what South Africa offers to the world in terms of luxury – that of diamonds. Exemplifying luxury in the bush, discover the allure of ethical diamonds with a gemologist and jewellery maker in a private setting, at one of the world’s most remote private showrooms for diamonds.
Private World Benefits
- Priority booking in high season
- Complimentary transfers from the private airport
- Bespoke experiences curated exclusively for you
- Welcome wine-paired spread upon arrival (time dependent)
VistaJet Member Exclusive
VistaJet Members receive the following in addition to the Private World Benefits:
- Priority villa availability and preferential rates
- Exclusive opportunity to enjoy our Diamond Safari experience
- Bespoke gifting & personalised amenities
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