Ulusaba Safari Lodge | Ulusaba Private Game Reserve
Sir Richard Branson's Ulusaba Safari Lodge is located beneath a canopy of ancient trees on the edge of a dry riverbed in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve. The rooms include a Treehouse Suite overlooking a nearby Dam while other rooms have their own private plunge pools. All of the rooms afford magnificent views of the spectacularly scenic surrounding landscape and of the animals as they stroll past on their way to the nearby watering hole. Lodge facilities include swimming pools, gymnasiums, a wine cellar, spas with panoramic views, a Bush Observatory perfect for stargazing and tennis courts. Guests can enjoy safari walks, moonlit bush dinners and of course, the twice daily game drives.
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In Safari Lodge, we have one Safari Room close to the Main Lodge, which can be interconnected with the Safari Suite to create a two bedroom suite. This room offers a viewing deck and en-suite bathroom with great views.
The Safari Suite can be interconnected with the Safari Room to sleep up to 4 guests.
* Safari Room and Safari Suite can be booked individually four months prior to arrival.
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We have three spacious Elephant Rooms (approximately 60 sqm each) with en-suite bathrooms and large viewing decks offering stunning views over the bush.
Elephants regularly use a migratory route that passes by these rooms which allow for excellent up-close-and-personal game viewing!
The location of the 3 Elephant Rooms are ideal for friends travelling together or families with teens wishing to be close to their parents
Built tree house style high above the bush, the Elephant Rooms are accessed via a wooden walkway from the Main Lodge
Each Elephant Room has a King Size bed (that can split into Twins), air conditioning, ceiling fans and mosquito nets.
All rooms supplied with bottled water, spray-on insect repellent, Africology toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available
All rooms include tea and coffee-making facilities, snacks and a complimentary mini bar. Each has a private terrace or balcony
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Built tree house style and very private we have four River Rooms (each approximately 100 sqm).
All are very spacious with snuggling seating areas and striking views of the river bed or bush. Ideal for those celebrating or enjoying a romantic escape as these rooms are secluded and tucked between jackalberry trees.
Two of the River Rooms are accessible by swing bridge and are a short walk from the main Lodge
There are a total of four River Rooms
All are very spacious and offer en-suite bathrooms with views. River Room 1 and 3 have a spacious terrace but no plunge pool.
Each River Room has a King Size bed (that can split into Twins), air conditioning, ceiling fans and mosquito nets. All rooms supplied with bottled water, spray-on insect repellent, Africology toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available
All rooms include tea and coffee-making facilities, snacks and a complimentary mini bar. Each has a private terrace or balcony
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There are four River Rooms each approximately 100 sqm
Built tree house style and very private we have four River Rooms, of which River Rooms 2 and 4 offer private infinity plunge pools.
Each River Room has a King Size bed (that can split into Twins), air conditioning, ceiling fans and mosquito nets.
All rooms supplied with bottled water, spray-on insect repellent, Africology toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available
All rooms include tea and coffee-making facilities, snacks and a complimentary mini bar. Each has a private terrace or balcony
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The Ulusaba Treehouse Suite is approximately 160 sqm
A spacious and very private suite featuring a private deck with views over Xikwenga Dam where hippos and elephants come to bathe. There is also a large viewing deck adjacent to the room perfect for breakfasts, lunches and private dinners accommodating 16 people. The Treehouse Suite is an approximate 10 minute walk from the main lodge and is accessible by swing bridges and
raised walkways.
The Treehouse Suite has a King Size bed (that cannot split into Twins), air conditioning, ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available
All rooms supplied with bottled water, spray-on insect repellent, Africology toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers.
All rooms include tea and coffee-making facilities, snacks and a complimentary mini bar. The Treehouse Suite has a private terrace or balcony
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This private suite is next to the Main Lodge and is accessed through its own entrance into a walled garden with boma fire pit. There is a separate spacious lounge that opens onto a large viewing deck with plunge pool, outdoor shower and private dining table for up to 8 guests. The suite boasts an en-suite bathroom with a separate WC and an additional guest bathroom next to the lounge.
The Safari Suite can be interconnected with the Safari Room to sleep up to 4 guests.
* Safari Room and Safari Suite can be booked individually four months prior to arrival.
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When booking Safari Suite exclusively you'll have access to two stunning and spacious rooms, Safari Suite and Safari Room. The rooms are interconnected by a secret door (disguised as a bookshelf) in the lounge, and can sleep up to four guests - perfect for families! You'll also have your very own
private vehicle for game drives.
Safari Suite comes complete with a fully stocked mini bar, private garden, separate lounge and a large outdoor deck with a plunge pool and indoor/outdoor shower offering views of the Mabrak riverbed, bush
and beyond. Enjoy a private breakfast at the dining table on the outdoor deck, watching the wildlife pass by as you sip your morning coffee.
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Stay at Safari Lodge based on an exclusive buy-out. Safari Lodge has 10 rooms and suites and can accommodate up to 20 guests based in double occupancy rooms.
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Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Chapel, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Room Service
The Aroma Boma at Ulusaba is the perfect antidote to all the excitement of being out on the game
drives. Book in for a relaxing treatment, from facial rituals to massage to essential grooming.
The Aroma Boma at Rock Lodge is located 800 feet above the African Savannah with truly stunning views over the Bush and offers complete privacy.
Ulusaba uses a range of products from ‘Africology’. ‘Africology’ prides itself on its African roots, taking inspiration from home and using local active ingredients including Rooibos, Aloe, Marula and African Potato. Spa treatment are available for an additional charge.
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There is a wine cellar at Rock Lodge which offers a comfortable location to enjoy a night of wine tasting.
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Guests can enjoy a star gazing evening as part of their game viewing experience at our observatory in the Bush. Our Rangers will teach all about the constellations you can see from points in the southern hemisphere!
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The daily Safari walk usually commences after breakfast. This is a fascinating activity as it allows
you to observe the smaller animals that you would usually not see while out on the game vehicles. Our knowledgeable Rangers and Trackers will enthral you with stories about the medicinal properties of plants, local beliefs regarding the wildlife and fascinating facts.
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Fancy a spot of tennis? We have two floodlit tennis courts for you to play on during your stay. Don’t worry about tennis racquets and tennis balls - we have everything you need as well as a fully stocked bar!
There is an outdoor heated swimming pool, perfect for rest and relxation. The pool is solar heated in the winter months (May to September).
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There is a gym for guests use which is available 24 hours.
Canyons, Cultures and Contrasts
A day out on the famed ‘Panorama Route’ along the Drakensberg Escarpment: this tour features
visits to the Victorian Town of Pilgrims Rest, the infamous Robber’s Grave, Blyde River Canyon, The
Three Rondavels, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Lisbon Waterfalls. You’ll get up close
and personal with some of the region’s natural beauty, and we’ll tell you about the history of the
area’s hardy pioneers. Lunch is enjoyed at Harries Original Pancake Restaurant in Graskop, where
sweet, freshly prepared, pancakes and fresh salads and other country fare are served.
This is a full day excursion.
Cascades and Canyons Spectacular
Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that swoops over deep and mysterious gorges and through
lush valleys bursting with vegetation and colour. Linger above cascading waterfalls for some
brilliant photo opportunities. The flight will continue to God’s Window, which offers awesome panoramic views of the bushveld below. Then it’s on to the fascinating and dramatic rock
formations of the 1 000-metre-deep, 30-kilometrelong Blyde River Canyon, (the third deepest and
greenest Canyon in the World). You will have a bird’s eye view of the curious Three Rondavels!
We will then land at a site with magnificent views of the Mpumalanga Lowveld, while you tuck into a delicious picnic.
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Canyons, Cultures and Contrasts
A day out on the famed ‘Panorama Route’ along the Drakensberg Escarpment: this tour features
visits to the Victorian Town of Pilgrims Rest, the infamous Robber’s Grave, Blyde River Canyon, The
Three Rondavels, God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes and Lisbon Waterfalls. You’ll get up close
and personal with some of the region’s natural beauty, and we’ll tell you about the history of the
area’s hardy pioneers. Lunch is enjoyed at Harries Original Pancake Restaurant in Graskop, where
sweet, freshly prepared, pancakes and fresh salads and other country fare are served.
This is a full day excursion.
Cascades and Canyons Spectacular
Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that swoops over deep and mysterious gorges and through
lush valleys bursting with vegetation and colour. Linger above cascading waterfalls for some
brilliant photo opportunities. The flight will continue to God’s Window, which offers awesome panoramic views of the bushveld below. Then it’s on to the fascinating and dramatic rock
formations of the 1 000-metre-deep, 30-kilometrelong Blyde River Canyon, (the third deepest and
greenest Canyon in the World). You will have a bird’s eye view of the curious Three Rondavels!
We will then land at a site with magnificent views of the Mpumalanga Lowveld, while you tuck into a delicious picnic.
Dining
At Ulusaba dining is a very important part of your stay, and our chefs work hard from morning until night to provide the freshest and tastiest meals possible. All meals and drinks are included in your rates, and with at least six opportunities per day to eat, we promise you won’t go hungry!
Our internationally renowned chefs have developed numerous pan-African dishes influenced by many African cultures, flavours and spices. Our recipes are constantly refreshed and consist of seasonal, local ingredients.
Whether dining under the African sky, in the Boma, on a deck or in the dining room, our menus and meals promise to be exciting, social and inspirational. All our breads and pastries are home baked daily and we also cater for private meals and special occasions.
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Your Stay
3 Nights
Half Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine