Taste the spoils of a safari in South Africa in the peace and tranquillity of the unspoilt African Bushveld. Owned by Sir Richard Branson, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is the ultimate destination for spotting the ‘Big Five’.

Ulusaba is located in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve bordering Kruger National Park. Ulusaba's emphasis is on exceptional personal service. Attentive staff and superb facilities will ensure that being in the middle of the African Bush does not need to mean foregoing creature comforts. Guests will have the unique sights, sounds and smells of Africa at their doorstep, while still enjoying the kind of style and luxury one would expect from a five star boutique hotel.

Because Ulusaba is privately owned, visitors will be able to enjoy over 13,500 hectares (about 33,000 acres) of unspoilt, game-rich Bush in near solitude. Experienced Trackers and Game Rangers will accompany guests on game drives in open Land Rovers, tracking the ‘Big Five’ and sharing their vast knowledge of the surrounding wildlife.

Guest Accommodation
Retreat in style and comfort at Ulusaba's two lodges; Rock Lodge is perched high on the summit of a koppie (rocky hill) and includes Ulusaba’s newest addition Cliff Lodge, whilst 0.5km away Safari Lodge is built along the banks of the dry Mabrak riverbed. Many guests choose to split their stay between both lodges and have the advantage of keeping the same Ranger and Tracker.

Rock Lodge - Set against the backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountain range, each room has been designed with the colours of a different African tribe or region. Rock Lodge can accommodate a total of 20–25 guests in its 10 rooms and welcomes children of all ages to the Ulusaba Cub’s Club.

Cliff Lodge - Cliff Lodge has two luxurious suites which are perfect for smaller groups and families. Located just a short stroll away from the Main House at Rock Lodge, Cliff Lodge can accommodate a maximum of 5 adults and 4 children when booked exclusively.

Safari Lodge - Guests will love the sense of adventure as they cross the swing bridges between exquisite tree house rooms, created and inspired by local and natural materials, with elephants, bushbucks, lions and other local wildlife passing by. Safari Lodge can accommodate 22 guests in its 11 rooms.

Facilities and Activities
Apart from twice daily game drives and a daily walk in the Bush with a Ranger and Tracker, guests really need to plan their days to enjoy the other facilities available at Ulusaba. Soak up some sun by the pool or relax at the Aroma Boma Beauty Treatment Centres with a wide range of treatments. Visit the wine cellar at Safari Lodge for a spot of wine tasting with an outdoor dining area for up to six guests or go star gazing at our observatory tucked away in the Bush. The reserve can also arrange cultural, wildlife or scenic tours including helicopter trips and a tour of the local community at an extra cost - the proceeds from the community tour are donated to the local village.

Dining
Dine by firelight, candlelight or star light - feast on a traditional Braai in the heart of the Bush, or sample the local specialties overlooking the animals wandering by.Breakfasts and lunches are organised ‘restaurant style’, but in the evenings guests dine together at communal tables, comparing notes on the animals they spotted that day.

Location
Ulusaba is approximately a 1 hour 20 minute flight by twin-engine aircraft to the Ulusaba airstrip from Johannesburg International Airport (also known as O.R. Tambo Airport) and 30 minutes from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) in Nelspruit.

Reservations
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