Ulusaba Safari Lodge in Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga (original) (raw)

Ulusaba Safari Lodge is a Mpumalanga game lodge providing a wildlife experience for anyone visiting Wild Frontier.

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 Game Reserve. Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is located in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Reserve, near Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.

"The African Bush - just the thought of it conjures up some fascinating images of breathtaking wilderness, sunrise safaris, and a retreat far away from the city. Here your imagination becomes reality. At Ulusaba, we have set out to create the most beautiful game reserve in Africa. I hope someday we'll be able to share this with you". ~ Sir Richard Branson

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

Accommodation

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. See the individual suite photos and descriptions below.

The rooms are built 'tree house' style and you really get the feeling of being at the heart of life in the bush. Your room will provide fascinating views of the animals as they stroll past on their way to the nearby watering hole. Choosing Safari Lodge as your base during your safari in South Africa allows you access to the host of facilities and activities on offer at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve.

Lodge Facilities

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.

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.

Wildlife Experiences

As Ulusaba is privately owned, you'll be able to enjoy over 13 500 hectares of unspoilt, game-rich bush in near solitude. Experienced trackers and game rangers will accompany you on game drives in open land rovers, tracking the Big Five and sharing with you their vast knowledge of the surrounding wildlife. You'll have the unique sights, sounds and smells of Africa on your doorstep - while still enjoying the kind of style and luxury you'd expect from a five star boutique hotel.