ACCESS Whether you fly directly to Cheetah Plains on one of the daily scheduled flights from Johannesburg or Nelspruit, or via Madikwe, Cheetah Plains is easily accessible by air. Gate fees are payable upon arrival and airstrip passenger taxes apply to passengers on all flights. Daily flights are available on SA Airlink, Federal Air and Pro Jet Africa. If flying with Federal Air, storage facilities for extra or large luggage is available, should you require this service at their O R Tambo departure lounge. Airports are located within easy driving distance to Cheetah Plains: Arathusa Airstrip is and approximately 20- minute drive within the reserve, whereas Hoedspruit Airport takes about 1.5 hours. Allow 3 hours to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. Road transfers from Hoedspruit Airport or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport can be booked directly through Cheetah Plains. Please note that it is advisable to carry a small duffel bag or soft case (20 kg limit) in your main suitcase for your time at the lodge. The airlines do not accept rigid cases but will store them while you are at Cheetah Plains, so you will have to pack your soft bag with your clothing and other equipment for your safari, and then leave the hard suitcase at the airline offices, where they will take care of it. Charter flights can be arranged any other day of the week - for more information or to make a booking contact us:
[email protected] Click here to download our Private Jet Travel information pack SELF-DRIVE DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG • From Johannesburg, take the N12 to Emalahleni (Witbank).