Cheetah Ridge Lodge

Accommodation, meals, staff and game drives are first class. A very special place. Three nights were not enough. A perfect place to experience the best of South Africa.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes - each and every one was appreciated. It was a weekend of spoils and an unforgettable one at that. A first time experience at the unforgettable Cheetah Ridge Lodge. I could wax lyrical about this experience for hours, but I will try and limit it to the basics. The service and attention to detail was second to none. A birthday bottle of champagne and a card in the room. Fireplace lit very evening to warm the room on very cold nights. A weather report for the following day left on your bed at night. It was amazing to fall asleep listening to jackals calling in the reserve and a hippo grunting in the dam 20 metres from the room. There were so many stars in this show but a few deserve a special mention. Sphe and Clarence. These guys kept our glasses full and were wonderful to talk to. Espresso martinis to die for, Pina Coladas, fancy gin and tonics. These guys do it all. The kitchen doesn't have chefs, it has Harry Potter and a tribe of Wizards. The food that they produced was beautifully presented, and of a quality that I have seldom experienced in my life. A culinary masterpiece from start to finish! We did at times manage to drag ourselves away from the dining room and bar, and were treated to some amazing sightings on the reserve. Elephant bulls hustling with a crashing of tusks, cheetah brothers scent marking and eyeing out some nervous hartebees. I have been extremely privileged in my life to visit some amazing reserves, and in the process have met some amazing guides. Cheetah Ridge Lodge have an amazing guide in the form of Les Harris. The most humble, present, quiet, knowledgeable guide with an incredible sense of timing, and a real listener's ear. Les, we so enjoyed the short amount of time we spent with you, both on the vehicle and around the bar. You are a huge credit to your family, your lodge and your profession. We look forward to meeting you again, wherever that may be.

The service was superb, the rooms were clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The extra touches like the fire lit every night, and the laundry services were great. The 2 daily safari’s were so fun. Our guide (Cayde) was amazing, going above and beyond to give us the best experience, and the grounds were lovely.

Loved the stay. Brandon and Calvin (with the D) :) were great to have around as guides. Sbu (Chef) is a world class genius. Great value for money

My partner and I recently had the pleasure of Staying at Cheetah Ridge and it was the most unforgettable trip. We got engaged during our stay and the team went above and beyond for us. I can’t recommend them enough and would like to sincerely thank every member of staff for making the guest experience so special. Additionally, Nambiti is a beautifully managed reserve and it was a privilege to spend time exploring it with our guide.

The lodge is gorgeous, the food is excellent, the service is outstanding, and the wildlife is at your doorstep! We had a phenomenal stay at Cheetah Ridge.