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    Cheetah Ridge

    Nambiti Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal

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    Overview

    Cheetah Ridge offers experiences that will ignite your inner explorer and satisfy every wildlife safari goer. Featuring contemporary luxury accommodation paired with the natural beauty of this Big 5 Malaria Free game reserve, this is a perfect family safari destination. Cheetah Ridge is located in a the Nambiti Private Game Reserve and is just one of three private regions in KwaZulu-Natal boasting incredible game viewing opportunities, without the crowds.

    By booking a stay at Cheetah Ridge, you are supporting anti-poaching, breeding and relocation programmes. The lodge works hand-in-hand with the community and provides job creation and benefits for families living on the land adjoining the reserve

    The lodge boasts ten Luxury Suites featuring private viewing decks, which offer a superb vantage point to observe Africa. Observe wildlife and absorb knowledge from your experienced guide on morning and afternoon game drives in this Big 5 reserve.

    Together with delightful dining experiences and luxury suites boasting private viewing decks, this is the perfect place to relax. Couple this with morning and afternoon game drives over the pristine private reserve and you have an exceptional wildlife experience at Cheetah Ridge.

    Imagine viewing hippos, waterbuck and a host of other wild animals, congregating at a watering hole at close range, from the comfort of your private viewing deck.

    Situated away from the lodge, the 10 king-size Luxury Suites overlook a private watering-hole, enabling guests to observe a vast array of African wildlife from the privacy of their own personal viewing deck.

    Serviced daily, each free-standing suite is equipped with a bath, a shower and an en-suite toilet, with a pod-hanging chair to take in the unfolding bush scenes before you. Air-conditioning and ceiling fans for balmy summer evenings, with a Bosca Fireplace and Nespresso coffee machine for chilly nights, complete the picture to ensure a luxurious, yet homely, stay.

    Consisting of two en-suite bedrooms joined by an interleading private lounge area, as well as a balcony overlooking the beautiful Cheetah Ridge grounds, the Family Suite is the perfect option for families with children or small groups who would still like the option of being fully catered for.

    About Nambiti Private Game Reserve

    Nambiti is a Big 5 Game reserve which is situated near Ladysmith, in the heart of the battlefields area which is roughly 3.5 hours from Johannesburg and 2.5 hours from Durban. The location of the reserve allows for diversity and therefore lots of different wildlife. There are currently over 20 species of game in the reserve.

    The game reserve started as a place of sanctuary for orphaned elephants. Soon after, as the elephant population began to grow, the internal fences were remover as well as the alien vegetation in order to create what would be the Nambiti Game Reserve. A game fence was then erected to house the 22 000 acres of the reserve. Following the set up the reserve, the area was then stocked with naturally occurring game which had been driven out by the farming.

    In 2005, there was a proposal to build lodges within the reserve. This proposal was taken on and 3 more of the surrounding farms were added to the reserve. There are now a handful of luxury lodges in the reserve, some made from the old farm houses on the land. In 2007 there was a claim for the land by the locals. The matter was settled and now the community is actively involved in the upkeep of the area.

    The reserve offers the finest game viewing along with some of the top lodges in Southern Africa.

    The area around the game reserve was where the Anglo-Zulu and Anglo-Boer wars took place. Majority of the battle fields have been preserved and there are many monuments and graves to see. This makes for a good day trip as they are just around the corner.

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Nambiti Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
    • Size
      9,308 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Air Conditioner
    • Fans
    • Fireplace
    • Wi-Fi
    • Pool
    • Spa Treatments
    • Camp Fenced
    • Childminders
    • Big 5
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Child Friendly
    • Malaria-free
    • No Off Road
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    • KwaZulu-Natal
    Why We Love It
    • Cheetah Ridge combines contemporary luxury with the natural beauty of the Nambiti Private Game Reserve
    • This is a fantastic lodge for family safaris as it is situated in a Malaria Free reserve and is just 3.5 hours from Johannesburg and 2.5 hours from Durban
    • The lodge offers 10 king-size Luxury Suites as well as a spacious Family Suite
    • Each suite is air-conditioned for the hot summer days and an in-room fireplace for those cold winter evenings
    • Cheetah Ridge is focused on giving back to the local community and anti-poaching initiatives
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    Details
    • 10 Luxury Suites

      1 Family Suite

    • Setting: Bushveld setting overlooking a small waterhole
    Activities

    Please note, some of the below must be pre-booked, are on a request basis and at an additional cost.

    • Stargazing
    • Fishing
    • Drakensberg Mountains
    • Battlefield Tours
    • Golf at Ladysmith Golf Club
    • Spionkop Battlefield
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy
    • The Reserve guideline is no children on game drives under the age of 6 years
    • Babysitting facilities are available, at an additional cost
    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    8 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
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      R 3,913
    • Normal selling rate
      R 4,565
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    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in a Luxury Suite
    • Breakfast, lunch & dinner
    • Two game drives per day
    • Hot Beverages, house wines, local beers, and soft drinks
    • Selected local afternoon game drive drinks
    Closest Airport

    King Shaka International Airport, Durban

    Drive Time

    4 hours from Johannesburg
    3 hours from Durban

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    Reserve
    • Name
      Nambiti Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal
    • Size
      9,308 hectares
    Location
    • Cheetah Ridge Lodge, Ladysmith, South Africa

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    • KwaZulu-Natal
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    • A Nambiti Rhino Protection Levy of R 200 per person per night is applicable to all reservations.
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

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