Ulusaba
Rock Lodge
Situated on a hilltop with panoramic views Ulusaba Rock Lodge offers ten rooms ensuring an uncrowded Sabi Sands safari getaway. Rock Lodge features a relaxing spa, swimming pool, gym, and wine cellar. Besides traversing the land on a safari drive, you can also explore nature en-foot on a guided bushwalk, enjoy stargazing, birdwatching, community tours, and candle-lit dinners under the starry African skies. Savour exclusive service and world-class hospitality on this remarkable African safari getaway.
Sir Richard Branson’s award-winning private game reserve in Sabi Sands is nothing short of spectacular. Ulusaba Game Reserve houses three luxury lodges namely Ulusaba Rock Lodge, Cliff Lodge and Safari Lodge and offers exceptional game viewing over 13 500 hectares of private game viewing territory. From lion, elephant, rhino, Cape buffalo, and leopard, to giraffe, zebra, hippo, and a variety of antelope, you will be enthralled by the magnificent creatures of the wild. Home to rivers and lush vegetation, the reserve makes for outstanding Big 5 game viewing. Twice-daily game drives at Ulusaba Rock Lodge are taken by expert rangers and trackers in 4×4 safari vehicles. Together they tailor-make your safari drive providing you with the best sightings and photographic opportunities.
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Wildlife
- High concentration of Big 5 with large herds of elephant and buffalo, as well as large lion prides.
- Other wildlife include but are not limited to the hippopotamus, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, African wild dog, hyaena, warthog and many other cat and antelope species.
- Large antelope herds support the populations of predators in the reserve.
- Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the region. Many can be seen in the reserve.
Game Drives
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide and tracker team.
- Vehicles are allowed to go off road to track and follow the wildlife.
- Strict traverse rules are in place and vehicle numbers are limited in each reserve. A maximum of two vehicles are allowed at any sighting.
- Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted.
- 6-seater vehicles.
Highlights
- Exclusive private game reserves are home to award-winning safari accommodation.
- Family friendly lodge at Ulusaba accommodating children of all ages.
- Diverse accommodation offerings, from rooms to high end suites with private plunge pools.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with some of the best game rangers and trackers on the continent.
- Night game drives, guided bush walks, and off-road game drives are available in the private reserves.
- Multiple rivers and waterholes throughout the park.
- A diverse range of experiences and accommodation options catering for families, couples and large groups.
- All year round safari destination.
Location
- Ulusaba Game Reserve is located in the western edge of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve and shares unfenced borders with the Savanna, Inyati and Leopard Hills game reserves.
- Sabi Sands lies in South Africa’s far north-eastern corner in the Mpumalanga province. The private reserve forms part of the Greater Kruger, sharing unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park.
Getting There
- Ulusaba private airstrip is the closet airstrip, two daily chartered flights from Johannesburg are operated by Federal Airlines.
- Skukuza (SZK) is the closet commercial airport to Ulusaba Rock Lodge, daily flights operate from Johannesburg and Cape Town.
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Skukuza or Ulusaba private airstrip: 60 minutes.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Skukuza: 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Road transfers from Skukuza to Ulusaba Rock Lodge take 90 minutes.
Special Offers
- Enjoy one free night with our ‘Pay 3 Stay 4’ offer.
- Special offers are valid 07 January – 31 May & 01 November – 19 December.
Child Policy
- Ulusaba Rock Lodge welcomes children of all ages.
- Children under 6 years are not allowed on the game drives, unless a private vehicle is hired.
- Children 0-6 years stay free of charge.
- Children 6 – 12 years pay a child rate.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Included: 2 x Game drives per day, guided bush walks, all meals, soft drinks, in-room minibar, selected alcoholic beverages, and private airstrip transfers.
- Excluded: Premium branded drinks, conservation levies, commercial airport transfers, and anything of personal nature.
Rates
- The updated rates are displayed for each room category below.
- Rates are charged per person, per night.
- Single supplement of 50% applicable.
- Rates displayed are valid to 04 January 2026.
Seasons
- Peak season: 01 July – 31 August & 20 December – 04 January
- High season: 07 January – 30 June & 01 September – 21 December
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Rock Cliff Room
4 adjoining Rock Cliff rooms are all south facing with beautiful views over the reserve from their own private balcony. Rooms are spacious Read more and offer en-suite bathrooms with spectacular views. Two of these rooms are built on split levels with a spiral staircase connecting the bedroom and bathroom. Read Less
| Price | $ 1,016per person, per night |
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| Price | $ 980per person, per night |
Rock Suites
The Rock Suite is a spacious two bedroom suite with living area, the master bedroom can be split into a twin and has a full en-suite with views Read more over the bush, and the second queen bedded bunk room has a smaller en-suite shower room. An ideal option if you’re travelling as a family as it can accommodate two children. Read Less
| Price | $ 1,420per person, per night |
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| Price | $ 1,359per person, per night |
Master suites
The Master Suite is built on three levels with beautiful views, an en-suite bathroom, and private balcony with infinity plunge pool. The living area has another Read more terrace with sun loungers looking out over the bush with breath-taking views over the reserve. Read Less
| Price | $ 1,420per person, per night |
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| Price | $ 1,359per person, per night |
Makwela Suites
Two lavish suites built on two levels with en-suite bathrooms and featuring private balconies with infinity edge plunge pools. With a separate living area Read more and study/library. Read Less
| Price | $ 1,745per person, per night |
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| Price | $ 1,671per person, per night |
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