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FROM ZAR 285000 per person per night

★★★★✩ 4 Star

  • Accommodation
  • All Meals, prepared by private chef
  • Twice daily game drives
  • Private game-viewing vehicle with your own on site field guide
  • A selection of vintage South African wines, Cap Classique, Premium Spirits, beers & non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Outdoor dining
  • Accommodation
  • Transfers to and from Arathusa airstrip
  • 15% VAT

Cheetah Plains Lodge is a cutting-edge luxury safari lodge set within the world-renowned Sabi Sand Game Reserve, offering a bold and contemporary interpretation of traditional safari living. Its striking, minimalist architecture blends effortlessly with the surrounding wilderness, creating a sense of openness, privacy, and harmony with nature, while offering uninterrupted views of the bush, riverine landscapes, and abundant wildlife that define this iconic safari destination. Every element of the lodge is designed to immerse guests in the African wilderness without compromising on comfort or style.

Each exclusive-use villa is thoughtfully designed for complete privacy and indulgence, featuring spacious living areas, private decks, and elegant interiors. A dedicated team, including a personal guide, tracker, and host, ensures that every aspect of the stay is tailored to individual preferences, from bespoke game drives to personalized dining experiences. Guests explore the reserve in silent electric safari vehicles, allowing for close, intimate encounters with the Big Five while supporting the lodge’s strong commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible practices.

Between exhilarating game drives, guests can relax in luxurious indoor and outdoor spaces, taking in panoramic views of the bush and river, or enjoy refined cuisine and curated wine selections that elevate each meal into a memorable experience. Perfect for families, friends, or small groups seeking exclusivity, privacy, and world-class wildlife encounters, Cheetah Plains Lodge offers a highly personalized safari that redefines modern luxury, combining cutting-edge design, exceptional service, and the raw beauty of the African wilderness into an unforgettable journey.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Ideal luxury family lodge
  • Extremely good food and fantastic service
  • Daily bush walks in Kruger National Park
  • Game drives include sunrise / sunset stop and stargazing
  • Sightings of the Big Five and many other animals
  • Outdoor, fireside dining as often as possible

Facilities

General

  • Bar
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Viewing deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Spa
  • Boma
  • Internet access
  • Lounge
  • Curio Shop
  • Parking
  • Air conditioner
  • Eco Friendly

ROOM TYPE

Mapogo Villa

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 1 Villa

Unit Sleeps: 8 Adult

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • En-suite bath
  • Shower
  • Laundry facilitities
  • Telephone
  • Viewing deck
  • Veranda
  • Housekeeping
  • Mosquito nets

RATES

FROM ZAR 455000 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Mvula Villa

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 1 Villa

Unit Sleeps: 8 Adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • En-suite bath
  • Outdoor shower
  • Laundry facilitities
  • Telephone
  • Veranda
  • Viewing deck
  • Housekeeping
  • Mosquito nets

RATES

FROM ZAR 285000 per person per night

ROOM TYPE

Karula Villa

Sabi Sand Lodges - Umkumbe Safari Lodge

Available: 1 Villa

Unit Sleeps: 8 Adults

Check-in: From 2:00 PM

Check-out: To 11:00 AM

FEATURES

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fans
  • En-suite bath
  • Outdoor shower
  • Laundry facilitities
  • Telephone
  • Veranda
  • Viewing deck
  • Mosquito nets
  • Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Housekeeping

RATES

FROM ZAR 285000 per person per night

Activities

  • Game Drives
  • Swimming
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Walks
  • Photo Safari
  • Village trip
  • Wellness
  • Weddings
  • Spa treatments
  • Garden Tours
  • Gourmet PicniC

Rates

Season / Special Dates Villa Board Basis Rate
Stay 4 Pay 3 – Save 25% (Green Season) 01 Mar 2026 – 31 May 2026 Villa (Up to 4 guests) Exclusive-Use R199 500 per night
Stay 4 Pay 3 – Save 25% (Green Season) 01 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 Villa (Up to 4 guests) Exclusive-Use R199 500 per night
Green Season 11 Jan 2026 – 29 Feb 2026 Mapogo Villa Exclusive-Use (8 guests) From R455 000
Mvula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R285 000
Karula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R285 000
Green Season 01 Mar 2026 – 31 May 2026 Mapogo Villa Exclusive-Use (8 guests) From R477 750
Mvula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R299 250
Karula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R299 250
Green Season 01 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026 Mapogo Villa Exclusive-Use (8 guests) From R477 750
Mvula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R299 250
Karula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R299 250
High Season 01 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026 Mapogo Villa Exclusive-Use (8 guests) From R572 000
Mvula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R357 500
Karula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R357 500
Festive Season 20 Dec 2026 – 04 Jan 2027 Mapogo Villa Exclusive-Use (8 guests) From R567 000
Mvula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R367 500
Karula Villa Exclusive-Use (6 guests) From R367 500

INCLUDED IN THE RATES

  • Accommodation
  • All Meals, prepared by private chef
  • Twice daily game drives
  • Private game-viewing vehicle with your own on site field guide
  • A selection of vintage South African wines, Cap Classique, Premium Spirits, beers & non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Outdoor dining
  • Accommodation
  • Transfers to and from Arathusa airstrip
  • 15% VAT
Safari Life is highly recommended for a worry-free safari!

We booked a 4D3N stay in Sabi Sands and Kruger and it was an efficient, flawless, and stress-free coordination with Safari Life c/o Rochelle. She offered options to go with our budget until we came to the end result which offered us the most value for money. Safari Life made all the arrangements including our pick up and return to Johannesburg in a comfortable car. Our accommodations at Umkumbe River Lodge and Langa Langa Safari Camp are comfortable and secure. Umkumbe in particular offered light breakfast and sundowners during game drives which made the experience extra special. The food in both accommodations are superb, the staff so kind, and our game drive guides so knowledgeable especially Thomas in Langa Langa. Most important to note, we saw the Big 5 in this part of the Greater Kruger area in such a short stay! Rochelle who was our main contact with Safari Life has been very accommodating, flexible, and proactive in communicating arrangements. I truly appreciate that I felt her assistance and care from start to finish.

I highly recommend booking with this tour company!

★★★★★ 5/5

Reliable and supportive

Had an unforgettable experience in Kruger and Sabi Sand with my kids. Many thank to Rochelle for the excellent organization and support

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle always responded quickly whenever I had a question.

That Safari was amazing. We saw the big five and the experience was simply incredible. I’m very glad that I booked through SafariLife. Rochelle handled every all of the details. She always responded quickly throughout the process as I had several questions and needed clarification on some things. She made sure that everything was clear. The reservation and the transportation was all taken care of. Everything was handled from the time I arrived until the time I got on my flight to go home. I would definitely book with SafariLife again.

★★★★★ 5/5

Rochelle planned a flawless trip for me!

I didn’t do a lot of research myself, this safari was an afterthought add-on to my trip to SA for the Sardine Run. I made a few inquiries to different operators and Rochelle answered me right away. Her communication through the entire planning and booking process was excellent. She always answered my questions quickly and provided lots of details.

She put together an itinerary that matched my budget and gave me some variation with game drives in Kruger National Park as well as Sabi Sands. I’m really pleased I did both, they were quite different from each other and both very good experiences.

All the transportation between Johannesburg and the lodges as well as between lodges went perfectly smoothly as planned.

As a solo traveler that usually does everything on my own, it was a welcomed break to have someone else do all the organizing! I felt very well taken care of.
★★★★★ 5/5