Cheetah Plains is three exclusive-use bush houses in the Sabi Sand, each with four suites, its own chef, butler, pool and private game vehicle. The rate includes meals, drinks, private game drives and bush walks.
Private vehicle and guide per house
Whole-house exclusive use
Drinks, laundry and Wi-Fi included
Children of all ages
AccommodationThree exclusive-use bush houses, each with four suites, a private chef and butler
OperatorCheetah Plains
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaLodge area not publishedIn the Sabi Sand; the lodge's own traversing area isn't published · source · What's this?
Laundry includedWi-FiPrivate pool
Strengths
- Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
- Drinks are included in the rate
- Guided bush walks are included
- Children of all ages are welcome
- Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 25 km in a straight line)
- Private or plunge pools
Things to consider
- Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price
- Among the pricier Sabi Sand lodges for your dates
Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.
Rooms
Three exclusive-use bush houses, each with four suites, a private chef and butler. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.
Rates & inclusions
| Period | Dates | Published rate | ≈ EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep – 19 Dec 2026 | 1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 | R49,870 | €2,700 |
| Festive 2026 | 20 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 | R61,250 | €3,316 |
| 5 Jan – 28 Feb 2027 | 5 Jan 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | R49,870 | €2,700 |
| 1 Mar – 31 May 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 – 31 May 2027 | R63,910 | €3,460 |
| 1 Jun – 31 Aug 2027 | 1 Jun 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | R67,030 | €3,629 |
| 1 Sep – 19 Dec 2027 | 1 Sept 2027 – 19 Dec 2027 | R63,910 | €3,460 |
| Festive 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 | R68,900 | €3,730 |
| 5 Jan – 29 Feb 2028 | 5 Jan 2028 – 29 Feb 2028 | R63,910 | €3,460 |
All inclusive, per person sharing (Safari.com's normal rate; it lists lower offers for some dates). Festive and June–August stays need at least 6 guests. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.
All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included
Our source states no conservation levy; confirm with the lodge.
Where to book
Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.
Published rate for your datesThe booking link shows whether rooms are free for your dates.
Your trip details
Cheetah Plains (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger) Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights 2 adults Nationality: International Room: Suite in a private bush house
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Sabi Sand
The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife
Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.
Game viewing through the year
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Getting there
National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 25 km
TransfersSafari.com lists Arathusa airstrip transfers as included only when you fly FedAir or private charter.
AccessNorth-eastern Sabi Sand, near the Kruger boundary; the nearest airstrip is Arathusa.
Coordinates-24.7392, 31.5760
ReserveSabi Sand
Policies
Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages welcome; game drives at the guide's discretion. Child rates are published per villa; confirm them with the lodge.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources
Sources
Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.
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