Cheetah Plains Lodge

Set on an active waterhole, Mapogo Villa occupies a unique vantage point on the reserve. Mapogo is named after the infamously powerful coalition of lion who dominated Sabi Sand.

The raw masculinity of the structure and its inherent appointments embody the power and purpose that characterised the Mapogo brotherhood: a coalition of lions that reigned supreme in this area for years.

Each villa essentially takes the same form, comprising two parts: A shared living space and private guest accommodation. Your shared space houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Each of the four private guest suites includes an open plan bedroom and lounge, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, full bathroom, separate WC and deck.

Dedicated to the once dominant male leopard named Mvula, whose home range was central to the Cheetah Plains Private Reserve.

Set in a grove of cathedral Tamboti trees, the aura of this residence exudes the force that was Mvula. Known for his hunting prowess and regal stature, Mvula's matchless potency and adaptive nature saw him siring many cubs, securing his noble bloodline. In this distinctive setting that is Cheetah Plains, his revered spirit lives on.

Each villa essentially takes the same form, comprising two parts: A shared living space and private guest accommodation. Your shared space houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Each of the four private guest suites includes an open plan bedroom and lounge, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, full bathroom, separate WC and deck.

Set along a drainage line that Karula would have favoured in her prime, the natural bush setting reflects her key qualities: tenacity and nurturing. Her hunting prowess saw her flourish, growing into a devoted mother. She secured her bloodline by rearing ten cubs in her lifetime - no mean feat in the African wilderness.

Each villa essentially takes the same form, comprising two parts: A shared living space and private guest accommodation. Your shared space houses both a formal and entertainment lounge, living and dining room areas, swimming pool deck, outdoor boma for fireside dining, fine wine gallery and fully equipped chef’s kitchen. Each of the four private guest suites includes an open plan bedroom and lounge, walk-in dressing room and dual vanity, full bathroom, separate WC and deck.