Where Roots Run Deep
The promise of spring brings new life and energy, and just as the bushveld adapts to the season’s shifting climates, so do our gardens to reflect the time of year and tell a new story. Roots run deep across our magnificent grounds, where you’ll find a spectrum of indigenous trees, plants and flowers, that not […]
Celebrating the Women of Cheetah Plains
Our vision for safari is one defined by exclusivity, personalisation and unrivalled luxury. The people at Cheetah Plains are what bring this vision to life. Making up the majority of our staff complement, the women on our team shape and refine our offering, and at the helm of operations is Anrique Jansen van Vuuren. While still […]
Embedded in the fabric of Cheetah Plains
Meet Theodorah Ngobeni, fondly known as Dudu, who has been part of Cheetah Plains for nearly twelve years. Dudu has a calming, inquisitive and enduring charm about her. Always striving to give, learn and be more, Dudu started her career in hospitality as part of the scullery team and now boasts the role of Head […]
Breaking Gastronomic Boundaries and Pushing Culinary Creativity
Led by Head Chef Charlaine-Lee Fouche, our Culinary Team is united in their unwavering passion for food and commitment to delivering sensational dining experiences.
Meet Andrew Khosa – Affinity for the wilderness!
Having been at Cheetah Plains since its more humble beginnings, Andrew has played an integral role in the establishment of Cheetah Plains and the lodge it is known to be today, in more ways than one.
The smile of things to come
Meet Clementine, one of four of our magnificent and fabulous hostesses at Cheetah Plains.
Meet our management couple
This duo is a force to be reckoned with, ensuring the efficiency, level of detail, and personalization that the Cheetah Plains experience has come to be synonymous with.
We have a special staff story this December – it’s one of Simon Chiburre
This fine man has been at Cheetah Plains for one year, and having just celebrated his anniversary with us, he holds his position as Butler in high regard.
Meet Moses
Moses is like an institution at Cheetah Plains. His traditional roots in Shangaan culture, which we share this month as part of our heritage story, relate back to the very importance of the shared experience—the soul of Africa.
Sweet tooth flare
Now anyone who knows a thing or two about the culinary arts, knows the relevance and significance of a pastry chef! She goes by the name Juju and she is the Head Pastry Chef at Cheetah Plains. Ferroudja Menhouk joined our team in 2021 and plays this important role in our culinary brigade. As a […]