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
Gerry Jacobs
From: Western Cape
I started at cheetah ridge on the 1st of October 2021 and what I can say is what an amazing team to be a part of such a family orientated group of people.
My guiding career started about 10 years ago after leaving school. One of my biggest influences in my love for nature and the bush would have been my grandfather, he Is a geologist and was always in the most remote and wildest places. I had the opportunity to spend lots of time in reserves with him, learning about all sorts of things. He had a passion for all sorts, small too big and loved to learn all about animal behaviour with him. As a young boy I absorbed all of it, finished school and headed straight to the bush to become a guide and a conservationist at heart.
Some of my greatest passions in the bush are sitting around watching birds or finding new bugs of all sorts. I love looking at tracks as they at times can tell quite a story another passion inherited from my granddad.
I love sharing my passion of the bush with guests whether it be teaching them about something new or just sharing amazing stories about what I’ve experienced in my 10 years as a student and a guide, although I still feel like a student because you can never stop learning.
This is a fantastic venue and I really loved my time here. The service is top class and our game ranger was fantastic going out of his way to make each drive special and memorable. The rooms close to a water hole mean you see all sorts of game right from your porch!
My husband and I went to Cheetah Ridge for a short romantic break and wow were we amazed. This place is magical in every way. The game drives were the highlight of our trip. We experienced so much on those drives.
I am already planning our second trip to this establishment.
My best game lodge experience ever… and I’ve had many.
4.9 out of 5
4.9 out of 5
Contact Us
NOTE: Due to being in a game reserve the phone lines are sometimes unreliable. If you can’t get through to the lodge, please send an email.
[email protected]
-28.513903, 29.948006
