Cheetah Plains Sabi Sand

Private rangers
Private villa
Safari activities
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ITINERARY SUMMARY

private-charter
Excluded / Available on request

Private or Scheduled Flight

JOHANNESBURG - - - ARATHUSA AIRSTRIP
road transfer
TRANSFERS

Private Road Transfer

ARATHUSA AIRSTRIP - - - CHEETAH PLAINS

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DESTINATION

Sabi Sand Reserve

SOUTH AFRICA
safari-camp
ACCOMMODATION

Cheetah Plains Karula Villa

LOCATION

Greater Kruger, South Africa

DURATION

3 nights

Daily activities

Day 1

Expert private guided safari game drive in afternoon on arrival

Day 2 & 3

Expert private guided safari game drives in both the morning and afternoon

Guided nature walk (optional)

Day 4

Morning safari activities before departure

(subject to time of departure)

road transfer
TRANSFERS

Private Road Transfer

CHEETAH PLAINS - - - ARATHUSA AIRSTRIP
private-charter
Excluded / Available on request

Private or Scheduled Flight

ARATHUSA AIRSTRIP - - - JOHANNESBURG

JOURNEY OVERVIEW

DESTINATION
SABI SAND RESERVE
ACCOMMODATION
CHEETAH PLAINS
TRAVEL DATES
MAR 23 - 26, 2026
DURATION
3 NIGHTS
Accommodation
All meals
All safari activities
Road transfers
Private rangers/guides
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PRICING FROM
US$ 71,600
PRIVATE VILLA - 8 GUESTS AT US$ 8,950 PER PERSON
EXCLUDES FLIGHTS / AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Package includes

ACCOMMODATION
  • 3 nights in Sabi Sand at Cheetah Plains in Karula Villa
    (sleeps up to 8)
TRANSFERS

Return road transfers between Arathusa Airstrip and Cheetah Plains

MEALS AND DRINKS

All meals and beverages*

* excludes Champagne and premium brand beverages

ACTIVITIES

Afternoon game drive on arrival

Two game drives daily including refreshments

Optional guided nature walks

Morning game drive on day of departure
(subject to departure time)

TRAVEL SERVICES

  • Private guide for all safari activities at Cheetah Plains
  • Plane-side meet and assist upon arrival at Arathusa Airstrip
  • Personalized travel itinerary and welcome gift pack upon arrival
  • Premier Africa concierge travel service and assistance throughout

Package excludes

  • International & domestic flights (available on request)
  • Visas and passports
  • Any optional activities & entrance fees
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Curio purchases and items of a personal nature
  • Gratuities & porterage
  • Traveling host

Why We Love Karula Villa

Premier Africa recommends a stay at Cheetah Plains Karula Villa for travellers seeking an exclusive, contemporary sanctuary in the heart of one of Africa’s most prestigious private reserves. Perfectly positioned for exceptional wildlife viewing, the villa offers a fully private safari experience with a dedicated guide, tracker, chef, and butler. As part of a wider Southern Africa journey, this stay provides the ultimate in seclusion and personalised service, where untouched wilderness, modern elegance, and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters converge.

KARULA VILLA

Cheetah Plains Karula Villa is a sleek, architectural masterpiece set amid pristine bushveld, where glass walls dissolve the boundary between luxury interiors and wild landscapes. Indigenous landscaping, tranquil water features, and expansive decks invite the wilderness in, while curated contemporary art and earthy textures harmonise with the rhythms of the surrounding reserve.

Your own exclusive-use villa with a dedicated guide, tracker, and safari vehicle for fully personalised game viewing.

Exceptional access to one of the best leopard-viewing areas in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve.

A cutting-edge, solar-powered safari retreat blending environmental consciousness with world-class comfort and privacy.

Embark on the most thrilling

Safari

The Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjoining Kruger National Park, is celebrated for its extraordinary wildlife density and unrivalled leopard sightings. Its diverse habitats, ranging from acacia-dotted plains to riverine forest, support thriving populations of lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and countless bird species. Expert trackers and guides bring the bush to life, interpreting fresh spoor and animal behaviour for unforgettable encounters. With no fences between Sabi Sand and Kruger, wildlife roams freely, creating exceptional year-round game viewing. This is one of Africa’s premier destinations for intimate and rewarding safari experiences.

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Jiraporn SirivichaMarch 19, 2025

Professionally planned and executed 3 week trip in South Africa. It is rare to experience a multi-stop complex itinerary with all the potential opportunities for a glitch and yet Premier Africa delivered on every front; logistics, service, guides, accommodation etc

Markos I. TambakerasMarch 04, 2025

Best trip ever! Well organized - both golf and safari parts of the program. Travel once we arrived in SA was easy and went smoothly. Enjoyed the local entertainment. Accommodations were first rate. Excellent hosts! I would definitely recommend this trip to others.

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Barbara GriestMarch 20, 2025

Premier Africa curated a fabulous experience for our group. Putting together a golfing Safari experience throughout South Africa. Not only were the multiple golf courses excellent but the lodging venues were five star. Viewing the animals at an all inclusive private game reserve with expert guides was the cherry on top. Truly an extraordinary experience. I highly recommend Premier Africa for anyone wishing to visit Africa and desiring a trip to remember.

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Fabulous trip! Everyone we came in contact with was professional, friendly and knowledgeable in their field. Great communication and very organized from the planning of the trip to the return flight home. Traveled three countries, eleven flights and there was always someone there to greet us and help us on our way. Exclusive experiences, delicious food and genuine people throughout the trip.
I highly recommend and will be traveling with Premier Africa in the near future!

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