Cheetah Ridge

An intimate experience of the African bush.
An elegant experience of African hospitality.

Create enduring memories of Africa at our Big 5 safari lodge, where contemporary luxury merges with the timeless natural beauty of the landscape.

Cheetah Ridge Lodge offers experiences which will ignite your inner explorer and satisfy every wildlife enthusiast.

Why Cheetah Ridge Lodge and Nambiti Game Private Reserve?

Malaria-Free

Cheetah Ridge is located in a malaria-free area – for a bush experience without the worry.

Anti-Poaching

By visiting the reserve you’re supporting anti-poaching, breeding and relocation programmes.

Social Responsibility

Working hand-in-hand with the community and providing job creation and benefits for families living on land adjoining the reserve

Luxury Accommodation

Cheetah Ridge has ten luxury suites with private viewing decks – a superb vantage point from which to observe Africa.

Game Drives

Observe wildlife and absorb knowledge from your experienced guide on morning and afternoon game drives in our Big 5 reserve.

Private Big 5 Experience

Nambiti Private Game Reserve is one of just three private Big 5 game reserves inKwaZulu-Natal, boasting incredible game-viewing without the crowds.

Cheetah Ridge offers guests the timeless appeal of safari with all the trappings of modern comfort.

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 Lodge.

Meet Our Team

Warwick Neil Guy

Head Guide

From: Durban KZN

“I started at Cheetah Ridge on the 3rd of December 2017 as a Field Guide and was made Head Field Guide in September 2018”

“Before I became a Field Guide i worked in Different jobs such as Construction, plant hire and Personal Training. I even ended up in Florida, USA where I worked on Mega Yachts as a deckhand.”

“I’ve always had a passion for Nature and always found myself hiking or backpacking, this was all passed down from my late grandfather who would always teach me about trees, birds and honestly anything to do with nature!”

“The most rewarding part of my job is to show guests basics and teaching them things that the bush has to offer from medicinal uses of plants to the geographic part of things! or find lifers for their birding list!

I spend a lot my “off” time researching and reading books to gain more knowledge, because out here you are forever learning

Meet Our Team

Lebohang Motaung

Field Guide

From the Ladysmith area

“I started working at Cheetah Ridge 3 years ago in the Front Of House Department”

“ I finally managed to get the opportunity to go do the Level Nature Guide course in October 2018, coming back to the Lodge in December 2018 to start in my new career as a Field Guide”

“Growing up I did not have any idea about Nature Guiding. After my Matric I started working at Springbok Lodge and this is when I fell in love with the Bush and Guiding.”

“My best sighting so far, was seeing a 2 weeks old baby elephant.”

Meet Our Team

Themba Nxele

Field Guide

As a tracker, my greatest experiences have been close encounters with every Big 5 member. Nothing excites me more than guiding & educating people about wildlife, as well as sharing my Zulu culture and the very rich history about us.

In 2006 I started my guiding career as a Tourist Guide, leading clients on hikes across the Drakensberg, as well as on tours around the country, educating them about the history of our country & its different cultures.

In 2012, my dream of being a Nature Guide was realised after a game drive at Thanda Game Reserve and I just recently joined the team at Cheetah Ridge Lodge.