Ulusaba Safari Lodge

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Ulusaba has 20 rooms and suites spread over 2 exquisite lodges. Safari Lodge has a fantastic bush location built along the banks of a dry river bed and offers a selection of Elephant Rooms, a Safari Room, River Rooms, a Treehouse Suite and the new Safari Suite. All with private entrances and terraces providing incredible views of passing animals on their way to the nearby waterhole, air conditioning, ceiling fan, minibar (restocked daily), a sitting area and en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower.

The Safari Room is located close to the main building and has a large viewing deck, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

All Inclusive of: all food and beverages - including top quality wine list, premium branded spirits and French Champagne. Twice daily-game drives, daily walking safari (subject to favourable weather conditions), local entertainment, laundry service and transfers from Ulusaba air strip.

Elephant Rooms are 'treehouse style' built high above the bush and mostly accessed by swing bridges, sleeping maximum 2 adults. As the name suggests they are great for elephant viewing with their location being on a elephant migratory route!

River Rooms have the same facilities as an Elephant Room and 2 of the River Rooms have infinity plunge pools, sleeping maximum 2 adults. River Rooms are very secluded making them the perfect romantic bush getaway.

The Treehouse Suite is a stunning, unique suite featuring a private deck with magnificent views over Xikwenga Dam where hippos and elephants come to bathe. Perfect for honeymooners, sleeping maximum 2 adults. The suite is a 10-minute walk from the main lodge and is accessible by swing bridges and raised walkways.

Safari Suite - 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 jacuzzi plunge pool, outdoor shower and private dining table for maximum 8 adults. The suite boasts an en-suite bathroom with a separate toilet and an additional guest bathroom next to the lounge. The Safari Suite can be interconnected with the Safari Room to sleep maximum 4 adults.

Romance/Honeymoon package

Enhance your stay by adding a Romance/Honeymoon package to your room or suite and recieve the following benefits:

A fruit basket and champagne in the room on arrival
The Aroma Boma Devotional Journey spa treatment for two (60 minutes)
Lovers’ Picnic private lunch on a day of your choosing
Romantic bath time experience on an evening of your choosing
Private dinner on the last evening complete with own personal butler
Complimentary space-available upgrade
Gift on departure

A feast of leopard and lion sightings

Dec 24, 2024 RedTicker West Byfleet, United Kingdom

Our guide was Peter Forsyth and his tracker is Respect. We had a wonderful 4 nights at Rock Lodge with them and were blessed with many memorable sightings, with lions and leopard in abundance. While there is always an element of luck in these things it is also down the skill, work ethic and commitment of Peter, Respect and also the other guides and trackers. They worked so collaboratively to create such brilliant memories for us, our daughter and our grandchildren. Peter and Respect were a delight to be with and great ambassadors for the Virgin brand, as were the whole team at Rock Lodge. Every single one of them were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Read less

Absolutely amazing

Dec 12, 2024 paula a United Kingdom

Heaven on earth for our second trip here we had the best time and was worried our return trip wouldn’t be the same as our last I was wrong it was just as good and exceeded my expectations again we had the best guides Peter and Respect who we now class as friends their attention to detail and knowledge are beyond an employees expectations We got engaged while we where there and everyone was in on it unknown to me They went out of their way on numerous days to help create the most perfect day We were treat to picnics Exception guide walks Amazing drives Fantastic company Excellent food The weather had a few unpredictable days but that did not deter us We are planning on getting married in 26 after the refurb of safari lodge and cannot wait to return I’m Only sad we are not going back next year as it will be closed when we can arrive The animals were amazing as always and this really is heaven on earth Thankyou Ulusaba and all the team Paul and Karl see you all again soon Read less

A special visit

Dec 1, 2024 Karrst Pretoria, South Africa

Our visits to Ulusaba are always special, but this visit was extra special. My brothers and their wives were visiting us and as I missed one 60th birthday due to COVID and my younger brother tun 60 before coming to SA we decide to treat them to two nights at Ulusaba to celebrate. As usual the welcome and formalities at the Reception were done while having our welcome Bucks Fizz. As usual Peter and John were there to meet us and take us down to the Safari lodge. Where Godfrey and his team were there to continue the welcome. They took our visitors for a tour of the lodge, while we settled in at the bar! Then off to our rooms to get ready for the afternoon drive. We were back in our favorite room on the dry riverbed. Since our last stay here the walkway had been redone and it is a lot easier to get too. Great improvement. Still have to go over the swing bridge, so fun after a few drinks!! The welcome note from Godfrey was slightly different this time and we are now official members of the Ulusaba family. Which made the visit special as it was the first holiday with my my brothers since we were kids. Thank You All!!!!! Great food and an excellent wine list is always present here . Breakfasts after a game drive with a wide selection of both hat and cold. Sitting on the deck often the game keeps passing by. The evening meals are 5 star and always paired with an excellent bottle of wine. Drinks in the bar is always a highlight where you can chat with other guests about the drives and sip away on some great cocktails. The game drives with Peter and John were nothing short of awesome as usual. The Big 5, Giraffe, Hyena, Zebra, Hippo and the numerous Buck species. The Rhino sighting was brief, with two very nervous Rhino quickly disappearing into the bush. The Elephant Herd was awesome as usual but they were on the move feeding and not a lot of interaction. Buffalo was confined to a couple of Dugga Boys hiding in the bush. The big cats of course were everywhere with numerous Lion and Leopard sightings. Two Lionesses with very young cubs feeding and playing on the bank of a dry river bed. Two big Males forming a roadblock as we returned to camp one evening. A female Leopard with her older cub, who was excelling in the art of posing for the cameras. A female Leopard early one morning doing her best to show all her skills at climbing trees and looking out for prey. An endless photo opportunity. The the highlight of the two days were 3 sightings of a Wild Dog Pack with pups. So another great time watching the youngsters cavorting around, while the adults rested in the shade. At all our sightings a big thanks needs to go to Peter who has the ability to position the vehicle in just the right place for some great pictures. Thanks, you and John make an awesome team. Having been on over 30 safari dives at Ulusaba, they never fail to deliver. Yes we've seen The Big 5 on all our visits, but there is always one sighting that stands out on each drive. The last two days at Ulusaba did not disappoint. Lastly a big thanks you to Godfrey and his team for the wonderful evening dinner to celebrate the 60th Birthdays, it was greatly appreciated by all of us. Now looking forward to our next visit? Read less

Superb

Nov 4, 2024 Francesca S Worthing, United Kingdom

We have been lucky enough to stay here several times. It is an amazing lodge with wonderful staff and, in my opinion, cannot be bettered. It is a happy, welcoming place in a great location for animal viewing. There is a fantastic tree house equipped with comfy seating, a little kitchen with a fridge containing cold drinks and a toilet. The tree house looks over a dam where all types of animals come to drink or play in the water (elephants, hippo, giraffes, buffalo, nyala etc) and there is an abundance of bird life. The tree house is approximately a 10 minute walk from the main lodge across two wooden swing bridges and a wooden walkway and is available for everyone to use. Our ranger, Vincent, and tracker, Donald, were wonderful and we saw all the big 5 (some many times) plus over 100 different varieties of birds within a 5 night stay. The food is great and very plentiful and my husband’s gluten free requirement was catered for extremely well. All the staff is wonderful but special mention to the following for being so kind and caring- Vickery, Shelbeigh, Genene, Matt, Patience, Zodwa, Brineth, Ruel and Bongi (as well as Vincent and Donald, previously mentioned). We have visited two other safari lodges in South Africa in Madikwe and Ngala and both pale into insignificance compared to Ulusaba. It truly is ‘heaven on earth’ in our opinion. Read less

A great time at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve

Nov 2, 2024 tandgt Worthing, United Kingdom

Without a doubt the best experience to have in comfort with the attention to detail. The Ulusaba family make you cared for and welcome, they engage with you every day on your comfort and enjoyment. Our ranger Vincent so knowledgeable with a passion for wildlife and the landscape, every question answered in-depth. Our tracker Donald again so knowledgeable, he makes you feel so welcome with a smile for every occasion (spot on). Every drive we went on there was something new, wildlife, bird life or terrain. We would not hesitate to give a five star + rating the food is also excellent. Will definitely be back. Read less

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