DEDICATED TO THE ONCE-DOMINANT MALE LEOPARD 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.

Mvula Villa

PAX 8| BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER| FAMILY FRIENDLY

  • Available on request

    • Children of all ages are welcome, subject to the number of people traveling together.

    • Children are welcome on game drives at the discretion of the game ranger.

    • Infants/Toddler rates iincludechild minding services during game drive times.

  • 1 king bedroom in each suite (suites)

    twin bed configuration may be requested

  • • Value added tax at 15%

    • Accommodation in an exclusive-use villa with four adjoining private guest suites

    • A full selection of South African fine wines, beers and spirits

    • All meals daily for the duration of your stay

    • Twice-daily game drives in your private game viewing vehicle, up to 8 guests, expertly led by our field guide and tracker team

    • Guided bush walks

    • Select wellness treatments from your dedicated in-suite spa therapist

    • Use of the on-site gym

    • Outdoor dining experiences

    • Laundry service, excluding dry cleaning

    • Wireless internet service

    • Child minding service

    • Use of a Nikon D500 series camera and lenses

    • Transfers between Arathusa Airstrip and Cheetah Plains are included when flying with FedAir or Private Charter

  • A mandatory Sabi Sand Guest Conservation Contribution (charged per person per night) will be levied on all bookings:

    • ZAR373.75 per person per night for a maximum of 3 nights effective 1 Jan 2024 to 31 Dec 2024

    • Transfers to and from Cheetah Plains, other than from Arathusa Airstrip

    • Escort after dark from the reserve gates

    • Gratuities, telephone calls, purchases, and all other incidental costs

    • Emergency medical evacuation, travel insurance, and travel cancellation refunds (We highly recommend guests have sufficient travel and medical insurance to cover any unexpected incidents)

    • Gift shop purchases

    • transport

    • Passport & Visa services

  • VILLA FEATURES

    • Formal lounge

    • Dining room

    • Wine gallery, tasting room and bar

    • Expansive swimming pool deck area with an outdoor lounge, shower, day beds and pool

    • Outdoor boma for fireside and starlight dining

    • Dedicated hospitality outfit: host, butler, culinary team, spa therapist, field guide and tracker

    • Indigenous gardens with views into the surrounding natural bushveld

    • Contemporary South African art collection and selected decor pieces by notable artisans

    • Fully-equipped chef’s kitchen

    • Guest WC

    • WiFi

    • Entertainment lounge (with a flat screen TV and Netflix)

    • Child minding service

    • Laundry service

    • Baby cots available on request

    • Villa size: 640 sqm / 6900 sqft

    GUEST SUITE FEATURES

    • A king-bedded room with twin-bed option

    • Interleading suites (3 & 4) available in each villa

    • Walk-in dressing room and dual vanity

    • Double rain shower and bath with bushveld views

    • Separate WC

    • Lounge and fireplace

    • Minibar

    • Coffee station

    • Deck and daybed

    • Two iPhone 10s are preloaded with Safari apps and your host’s contact details

    • Air conditioning

    • In-room safes

    • Suite size: 130 sqm / 1400 sqft

  • Please consult with a health specialist, the lodge nor African Soul Voyges will be held accountable.

  • To the fullest extent permitted by law:

    • Neither Cheetah Plains, nor its directors, shareholders, employees contractors, agents, or any person acting for or on behalf of or employed by Cheetah Plains will be liable for any loss, damage, or injury whatsoever and howsoever arising including, without limitation, all direct and indirect, consequential and special losses or damages, sustained by any agent, guest or person making a reservation, or staying at Cheetah Plains, from or in connection with the travel undertaken by the agent or any guest with Cheetah Plains and in connection with any reservation made.

    • The person making the reservation indemnifies and holds Cheetah Plains, its directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, and agents, harmless against any claims made by any guest arising from loss, injury, death, illness, delays, theft, fines, taxes, or other fiscal charges or penalties or any other claims whatsoever and howsoever arising and whether or not any such claim arises as a result of any act or omission of Cheetah Plains, a member of its staff, agent or contractors or any other person, unless due to Cheetah Plains gross negligence or willful misconduct

    • If you have any dietary requirements please mention them in the message box

    • If you are a foreigner in South Africa please be sure, the passport is valid for 6 months from arrival.

    • Provisional bookings will be held for 14 (fourteen) days.

    • Should a booking be made less than 120 days before arrival a booking will be held for 5 days whereupon full payment is due.

    • After 14 days a 25% (twenty-five percent) deposit is required to convert a provisional booking to a confirmed booking. Should the deposit not be received the booking will automatically be released.

    • Full payment is required at least 90 (ninety) days before travel in Peak & Festive season and 60 (sixty) days prior to Peak

    • Written confirmation must be received by Cheetah Plains’ reservations office to guarantee a reservation

    • All bank charges are for the account of the operator and invoices should be settled in full, with bank charges taken into account at the time of effecting the payment if applicable.

    • All cancellations must be made in writing and the operator must ensure to receive an acknowledgement of cancellation/s from the Cheetah Plains reservations office.

    • Where due cancellation is waivered by Cheetah Plains such waiver is for the exclusive benefit of the guest and in an act of good faith may not be retained by the operator as profit.

    • Please note that a change of date, a change of name, or a reduction in the number of rooms or nights of a confirmed reservation constitutes a cancellation, and cancellation fees apply.

    • Our cancellation policy applies regardless of whether payments have been received by Cheetah Plains and applies to all confirmed reservations.

    • Cancellation policy per booking - Off Peak:

    • If canceled 120 - 90 days before arrival: a 25% cancellation fee of the full booking value (incl VAT) shall be charged.

    • If cancelled 89 - 60 days before arrival: a 50% cancellation fee of the full booking value (incl VAT) shall be charged.

    • If canceled 59 or fewer days before arrival: a 100% cancellation fee of the full booking value (incl VAT) shall be charged.

    • Cancellation policy per booking – Peak and Festive Season:

    • If cancelled 150 - 120 days before arrival: a 25% cancellation fee of the full booking value (incl VAT) shall be charged.

    • If cancelled 119 -90 days before arrival: a 50% cancellation fee of the full booking value (incl VAT) shall be charged.

    • If canceled 89 days or less before arrival: a 100% cancellation fee of the full booking value (incl VAT) shall be charged.