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Cheetah Paw Safari Lodge
Cheetah Paw Safari Lodge is located in the Guernsey Private Nature Reserve, bordering the Thornybush Game Reserve. The reserve is not in the "Big 5 Area", so you are able to enjoy affordable room rates and can safely walk between the rooms and the main lodge. Nestled in the bush but in close walking distance to the main lodge, all luxury tents offer our guests a private atmosphere. Each terrace faces a waterhole with a breathtaking view of the bush and the Drakensberg Mountains. Watch animals drinking at the waterhole or stunning sunsets in the mountains. Unwind in the tranquil atmosphere of the South African bush.
Area Info
(Directly translated from the Afrikaans.) The relatively small town of Hoedspruit, which lies at the foot of the Klein Drakensberg on the old Selati railway line from Phalaborwa to Kaapmuiden, means “hat creek”.
The story involves one of the town’s pioneers who took off his hat after a particularly arduous trek over the mountains into the heat of the Lowveld and threw it into the Sandspruit River, making an impulsive decision to stay. Hoedspruit finds itself in an enviable position today because of its access to the private game areas of the Timbavati and Klaserie.
Hoedspruit is essentially an agricultural town located a stone’s throw away from the Kruger National Park and is surrounded by game-rich country that makes it an obvious stopover. As a result, what began merely as a couple of shops, a bank and a little rondavel that served as a station building, has grown into what is today marketed as a premier eco-tourist destination because of its association with some of the best ‘Big 5’ viewing in South Africa.
Hoedspruit retains a great deal of its rural charm, despite the number of scheduled airlines flying into the air force base just outside town, now conveniently used for civilian aircraft. The Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre is a non-profit organisation working to conserve all endangered animal species and is one of the country’s leaders in the breeding and research of endangered species. Breeding programmes include cheetahs, black-footed cats, African wild dogs and wild cats, and blue cranes.
The Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre also welcomes day visitors who can enjoy a couple of hiking trails in the area.
Units and Rooms
LUXURY TENT
Guests: 2
Experience luxury under canvas! These King Tents feature a full en-suite with a bathtub, double basin, and both an inside and outside shower. Enjoy a private patio, air-conditioning, and complimentary coffee/tea.
SUPERIOR DELUXE CHALET
Guests: 2
Indulge in our Superior Deluxe Chalet with a King-size bed and a luxurious en-suite. Features include an indoor shower/tub, an outside shower, a double basin, a private patio, and air-conditioning for ultimate comfort.
LUXURY CHALET
Guests: 2
Enjoy our versatile King/Twin Rooms with a separate en-suite bath & shower. Features include a bar fridge, aircon, ceiling fan, safe, and robes/slippers. Relax on your terrace and watch the natural animals roaming!
