Surrounded by Big Five reserves such as Kapama and Timbavati, the Cheetah Inn is game-fenced and has small game and antelope. The view of open bushveld with the majestic Drakensberg mountains in the background is really impressive !
Aerial view of Cheetah Inn with Drakensberg Mountains in the background
The Cheetah Inn has 8 bright and airy rooms in the hotel proper and 13 thatched rondawels surrounded by lush gardens and huge Lowveld trees. The units are airconditioned and fully en suite ( bath, shower, basin, toilet ), have overhead fans and offer a tea/coffee hospitality tray.
A colonial charm of a bygone era pervades the place and salient features include an extremely large swimming pool, a 9 hole minigolf course, a conference facility, a private airstrip and a large boma built from local rock.
Large swimming pool at Cheetah Inn
Rondawels at Cheetah Inn
The interior courtyard has a pond which contains a number of local fish and an outside aviary has a collection of beautifully-coloured local Lowveld finches.
Courtyard at Cheetah Inn
At night the calls of lions, hyenas and jackals add a magical touch to the atmosphere around our crackling fire in the boma.
Attractive boma area
Room 1
Room 3
Rondawel 12
FOUR DAY SAFARI STAYING AT TREMISANA (1 NIGHT) AND CHEETAH INN (2 NIGHTS)
3 hour SUNSET DRIVE at BALULE PLAINS Big 5 Reserve
4 hour BIG FIVE BUSH WALK
2 hour GAME DRIVE on BALULE
FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
BLYDE CANYON HIGHLlGHTS
DAY ONE : We collect our clients from all hotels and guesthouses in Gauteng as well as from Johannesburg Airport. We travel via farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and on to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule Section of the Kruger Park. After a short break, during which you may unwind at the bar, have a swim or relax in the tropical gardens, we board the open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive. Your guide will show you various animals and birds and after darkness falls, we use spotlights to locate nocturnal species. Dinner will be a typical South African meal in our Boma. Overnight in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.
Brilliant lion sighting taken on sunset drive.
DAY TWO : Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Plains, where you enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you can take a photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger. Return to Tremisana for brunch. At 14h30 we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Cheetah Inn.
DAY THREE : We travel to the Kruger Park where we board our open Gameviewer. The absence of windows and elevated vantage position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. You will have an amazing chance not only to view game but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its denizens. There will be regular stops at picnic spots and rest camps. Your experienced ranger will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen-Satara region boasts open plains and supports large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact the zones we visit have the highest concentration of lions in Africa !
DAY FOUR : Enjoy an early morning walk accompanied by an armed ranger. We then drive to the awesome Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. Return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.
TARIFFS
R 6595 sharing ; R 6995 single ; R 3995 child u/12
TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walks and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Excluded are lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items
VOLUNTEER SAFARIS AT CHEETAH INN
- Minimum 4 pax
We offer a subsidised 10 day outreach experience on which you will be afforded the opportunity to assist needy outback communities in the Acornhoek area near Cheetah Inn. You will also have a lot of fun including adventure activities such as white water rafting as well as Big Five Safaris. Your trip is an exciting blend of valuable hard work and fun activities.
The beneficiary projects have been selected so as to allow volunteers of differing physical strength and interests to choose the kind of work they enjoy. We have identified three schools and a church community, all with specific needs. For those volunteers that are involved with building, Viva Safaris will provide materials and tools. Our skilled builders and artisans will teach and assist you in the actual building/ painting / planting operations. Our staff appreciate the time and effort you are so generously giving to uplift their local communities and will ensure you have a safe, comfortable and memorable experience.
 
Volunteers handing out oranges and sweets
ABBREVIATED ITINERARY
Day One: Collection from Gauteng and transfer to Kruger. Sunset Drive.
Day Two: Introduction to Volunteer Project. Full day volunteer work.
Day Three: Full day volunteer work.
Day Four: Full day in Kruger on Open Gameviewer
Day Five: Visit Moholoholo Rehab Centre. Afternoon 4 hour Motlala game drive.
Day Six: Full day volunteer work.
Day Seven: Full day volunteer work.
Day Eight: Adventure Fun day including White Water Rafting.
Day Nine: Complete volunteer work.
Day Ten: Return to Gauteng via Three Rondawels of Blyde River Canyon.
Tariff includes all transfers and activities and dinners and breakfasts. Packed lunches are supplied on days 2 to 9 inclusive. Accommodation at Cheetah Inn is on a sharing (generally 2 per room) basis.
TARIFF : US$ 800
See http://www.volunteersafaris.co.za for more information
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