Ulusaba Private Game Reserve owned by Sir Richard Branson is a private game reserve in one of the best locations within the Sabi Sand Reserve.
Situated within the renowned Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is Sir Richard Branson’s luxury safari destination. The game reserve features 2 award-winning lodges ideal for an incomparable getaway in the wild South African bush. The 13’500-hectare reserve can be explored on exhilarating game drives in open safari vehicles, where guests will be able to track the famous Big-5 and a variety of other animals.
After a long day of safari activities, guests can relax in one of Ulusaba’s luxury lodges, both of which boast comfortable suites and stunning facilities, including spas, tennis courts, swimming pools, wine cellars and bush observatories.
Ulusaba was voted the Number 1 Resort in Africa in the Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards in 2016, and has also been ranked as the third best resort in the world.
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Welcome
Ulusaba is a family-friendly game reserve that offers a world-class getaway in wild Africa, with luxury lodges, premier game viewing and exceptional cuisine. The game reserve offers a great variety of activities, from safari walks and twice-daily game drives to star-gazing and cultural excursions. Rejuvenating spa treatments are available from the Aroma Boma, where relaxing treatments and massages prove to be the ideal way to relax at Ulusaba.
Families at Ulusaba
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve offers a dedicated Cub’s Club to keep children enthralled and entertained during their stay. Rock Lodge welcomes children of all ages, where they receive a backpack filled with fun safari goodies upon arrival. The play room features an assortment of books, puzzles and games where little ones can be sure to keep themselves entertained all day long. Unfortunately, Safari Lodge does not accept any children under the age of 12 years.
Activities that children can enjoy include:
- Welcome treasure hunt.
- Arts and crafts –coloured sand art and rock painting.
- Educational DVDs, CDs and a Nintendo Wii.
- Board games, puzzles and playing cards.
- Mini Ranger’s course – a Cub’s Ranger will teach kids about the African bush and how to track and identify animal footprints and dung droppings.
- Pen Pal Club.
- Safari walks around Rock Lodge to spot birds, insects and lizards.
- Bedtime story-telling complete with milk and cookies.
- Master Chef – cook homemade pizzas for lunch and cupcakes for guests to enjoy at tea.
- The Ulusaba Cub’s spa treatments – a variety of specially designed treatments for children.
Pride ‘n’ Purpose
Pride ‘n Purpose is committed to helping the neighbouring disadvantaged communities. Established in 2003, the charity is funded by Virgin Ltd and Virgin Unite – the Virgin group’s non-profit foundation. All of the donations go directly towards charity projects, benefitting over 35’000 people across 6 communities.
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Ulusaba Safari Lodge
Nestled in a canopy of trees and overlooking the vast bushland is the elegant Ulusaba Safari Lodge, a place where guests can relax amongst the wildest nature Africa has to offer. There are eleven luxury suites that are spacious and fully equipped with air-conditioning and everything guests would need. The rooms overlook the bush and frequent Big 5 encounters are promised.
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Ulusaba Rock Lodge
Bring the family for a beautiful and fully inclusive safari getaway in the gorgeous Sabi Sands Reserve. The Ulusaba Rock Lodge offers a wonderful and memorable holiday with stunning lodging and brilliant safari activities available. There is an expansive deck and an inviting swimming pool as well as numerous specialised kiddie activities that are sure to keep the little ones occupied. What are you waiting for?
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