Cheetah Ridge Lodge

Loved the lodge- absolutely beautiful rooms, loved having a fireplace lit every night when we got back from the game drive. The staff was amazing- so friendly, polite and professional. Game drives were so fun, we got to see everything we wanted: cheetah, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebra etc The Food was absolutely top notch- such great quality and delicious. I would have loved if the menu rotated as we had dietary restrictions and therefore had a limited menu which stayed the same throughout our 3 nights there. Our bartenders were stand out- they made every cocktail you could think of and even created ones suited to our tastes! Would definitely recommend!

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.

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