CHEETAH PLAINS NAMED AMONG TOP 10 IN FODOR’S BEST HOTELS IN AFRICA

Sabi Sand, South Africa (November 18, 2024) – Cheetah Plains, a leader in sustainable luxury safari experiences, has been recognised as one of the Top 10 Hotels in Africa in the 2025 Fodor’s Travel Awards. In addition, the lodge is listed in Fodor’s prestigious 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World for 2025.

Known for its blend of eco-conscious luxury and immersive safari experiences, Cheetah Plains stands out for its commitment to sustainability, and a modern welcome to the bush.

“From its African-only art gallery to its all-local guide team and its focus on South African wines, Cheetah Plains offers a safari that fully embraces its location.” Says Katy Spratte Joyce in her Travel + Leisure article.

This recognition comes shortly after Cheetah Plains’ award-winning efforts to become the first carbon-negative safari lodge in the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. With an off-the-grid, solar-powered game-drive experience and a deep commitment to nature and wildlife conservation, the lodge continues to lead in both sustainability and hospitality.

“We are immensely proud of this recognition,” shares NJ van der Merwe, General Manager of Cheetah Plains. “It reflects our dedication to providing a transformative safari experience while honouring our local culture and environment. Our team’s efforts to deliver a world-class experience rooted in the heart of Africa are what set us apart.”

Cheetah Plains’ inclusion in Fodor’s 100 Most Incredible Hotels is a testament to its continuous pursuit of
excellence, exceptional service, and meaningful contributions to responsible tourism.

Cheetah Plains is conveniently accessible by a 1.5-hour flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport on a commercial or private charter with a 20-minute private vehicle transfer from the Arathusa airstrip to your villa. A safari at Cheetah Plains is best paired with Cape Town, the Cape Winelands, Kruger National Park, and Victoria Falls. Daily scheduled flights are available on Federal Air from Johannesburg to Arathusa and on Airlink from Johannesburg and Cape Town to KMIA and Skukuza. Charter jets can be arranged by Cheetah Plains to Arathusa, or helicopter transfers directly to its private helipad.

Reservations can be made online at www.cheetahplains.com or by contacting
reservations@cheetahplains.com or calling +27 79 694 8430.

About Cheetah Plains: Opened in 2018, Cheetah Plains is home to the exclusive-use luxury villa and sustainable safari experience nestled in South Africa’s most celebrated wildlife area, the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. The ecoluxe experience includes three private villas with four guest bush suites that accommodate up to eight guests each with its own formal lounge, living and dining areas, expansive swimming pool, and outdoor deck that operates off-grid. Each villa comes with a complete hospitality team consisting of an accomplished host, butler, culinary team, and spa therapist, as well as an expert field guide and tracker dedicated to you for the duration of your stay. Families and children of all ages are welcome to experience their own personalized safari, guided bush walks, wellness offerings, fitness gym, and tailored activities for kids. Cheetah Plains sets the standard in South Africa for zero-emission game-viewing utilizing its own fleet of solar-charged Land Cruiser Electric Safari vehicles. A luxury sustainable safari that is beyond expectations.

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