Ulusaba Safari Lodge

Kruger and surrounds, South Africa

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Elephant Room
Safari Room
River Room
Safari Lodge Pool
Treehouse Suite
Safari Suite
River Room with Plunge Pool
Elephant Room
Airstrip Arrivals
Elephant Room, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve - Safari Lodge, South Africa
Fire pit
Elephant Room
Safari Lodge dining
Rangers and Trackers
Treehouse Suite, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve - Safari Lodge, South Africa
River Room with Plunge Pool
River Room
Safari Suite lounge
Elephant Room
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Safari Room
River Room
Safari Lodge Pool
Treehouse Suite
Safari Suite
River Room with Plunge Pool
Elephant Room
Airstrip Arrivals
Elephant Room, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve - Safari Lodge, South Africa
Fire pit
Elephant Room
Safari Lodge dining
Rangers and Trackers
Treehouse Suite, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve - Safari Lodge, South Africa
River Room with Plunge Pool
River Room
Safari Suite lounge

The hotel

Owned by our own Sir Richard Branson, this is one of the most luxurious and exclusive game lodges in the world. It is located amid the breathtaking landscapes of Sabi Sands and combines exceptional service with a superb safari experience - what could be better? If you like to keep yourself close to the ground and the passing wildlife, you'll enjoy Safari Lodge - with treehouse inspired rooms and suites, all with private decks. Your day starts early with a cup of tea and then it's out to the 4WDs in search of the reserve's exciting creatures. Then it's back to the lodge for a delicious hearty breakfast and a chance to enjoy the impressive leisure facilities. You'll also enjoy an evening safari to spot some different bush creatures, before enjoying a first-class dinner accompanied by excellent wines and occasionally by tribal dancers and singers.

Amenities

  • Honeymoon
  • Safari
  • Wedding
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Near National Park

Where is it

In the western sector of the Sabi Sand reserve. Road transfers from Kruger Mpumalanga or Skukuza airport are available. We recommend to fly direct from Johannesburg to Ulusaba's private airstrip. Flight time approximately: 1 hour 20 minutes.

Hotel information

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

Local entertainment. Daily game-drives. Late morning walking safaris. Outdoor swimming pool. Viewing deck. Aroma Boma spa*. Gym and 2 tennis courts. Video, music and book libraries. Wine cellar. Observatory in the bush for star gazing. Complimentary WiFi access. Gift shop.

5 nights between 22 Dec-1 Jan.

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: Children over 12 years are welcome to stay at Safari Lodge.

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  • Excellent (632)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Outstanding experience with lovely people

Dec 15, 2025 Berni S

Fantastic stay at Safari Lodge with wonderful professional and friendly staff. Spending time every day with Brogan our Ranger and James our Tracker was the highlight. Brogan's knowledge and clear love for all wildlife made it a most joyful experience.
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Dec 14, 2025 Brigg19

We had the most fantastic experience which exceeded all our expectations. The game viewing was phenomenal and the experience and knowledge of our guide second to none. The food was amazing and we we were looked after brilliantly. If only we could go every year...
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Dec 12, 2025 Mario S

The place has an amazingly warm feeling to it and the game drives are superb! All the staff are friendly and can't do enough for you. Great location with lions, elephants and hippos walking past your breakfast, lunch or dinner table.
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Dec 9, 2025 Buddek1 Bude, United Kingdom

My sister and I have just returned from the most amazing stay at Ulusaba. The rooms are beautiful with thoughtful touches. All of the staff are wonderful and made us feel welcome and at home. The game drives with Brandon and Sepo were awesome. These guys are legends! They are experts in their field as well as being great fun, full of knowledge and… Read more
My sister and I have just returned from the most amazing stay at Ulusaba. The rooms are beautiful with thoughtful touches. All of the staff are wonderful and made us feel welcome and at home. The game drives with Brandon and Sepo were awesome. These guys are legends! They are experts in their field as well as being great fun, full of knowledge and incredible at what they do. The breakfast and sunset stops were brilliant. Brandon and Sepo were the ultimate hosts and we enjoyed the laughter, drinks and snacks! We felt up close to the animals with some breathtaking moments. We had the most wonderful picnic arranged by Brandon and a stargazing experience. It blew us away. The icing on the cake was the bull elephant…..no words! We had the best time and have the most fabulous memories of an experience of a lifetime! Read less
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Nov 18, 2025 Lukey25 Truro, United Kingdom

This was our third visit to Ulusaba, and somehow it still leaves us completely spellbound every single time. There simply aren’t enough words to capture the magic of the place. From the moment you arrive, you’re wrapped in warmth by the most knowledgeable, passionate and genuinely friendly team/family. A huge thanks to our ranger James and… Read more
This was our third visit to Ulusaba, and somehow it still leaves us completely spellbound every single time. There simply aren’t enough words to capture the magic of the place. From the moment you arrive, you’re wrapped in warmth by the most knowledgeable, passionate and genuinely friendly team/family. A huge thanks to our ranger James and tracker Orange, who were an awesome team. Their skill, humour, and endless enthusiasm turned every drive into an adventure. We saw the big 5 many times over (plus the wild dogs)! Although the leopard viewings are always a thrill, the highlight for us on this trip was tracking the Plains Camp male lions at night as they hunted (we then dined in the wine cellar while listening to the lions roar!) Other memories we'll never forget include the moment a herd of elephants pushed the lions from their kill for being in their path, plus viewing them trumpeting their irritation with wild dogs! We also had a fantastic wine tasting lunch in safari wine cellar. The food and drinks are outstanding, with a wonderfully generous all-inclusive offering (no “local drinks only” restrictions, everything on offer has clearly been researched , of superb quality and is freely flowing). The location is breathtaking and both lodges are very comfortable (safari remains our favourite due to the closeness to the wildlife). Saying this — the entire place, it's hard to describe, my wife becomes emotional everytime we leave - it is the only holiday she ever feels this way, it is something that gets under your skin and stays in your heart . We really hope the work they do in 2026 doesn't lose what they have, and doesn't push it into a more super-exclusive resort as we are already counting the days until we can return in 2027. Read less