Ulusaba Private Game Reserve - Sabi Sands Game Reserve
Ulusaba game reserve is situated in the world renowned Sabi Sands game reserve within the greater Kruger National Park in South Africa. It's Sir Richard Branson’s interpretation of what a South African Safari should be. The name Ulusaba means ‘place of little fear’, so named because the koppie, or hill, on which Rock Lodge sits provided the ancient Shangaan tribal warriors with the perfect lookout point.
Ulusaba has 21 rooms and suites spread over two lodges: Rock Lodge, including the beautiful Cliff Lodge, and Safari Lodge. Ulusaba game reserve enjoys an incredible location within the Sabi Sands game reserve. Anyone who’s been on safari before knows that no two game drives are ever the same! There are two daily game drives at Ulusaba game reserve, one leaving early in the morning and one leaving late afternoon, each lasting around three hours.
Times will vary depending on the season, but you should always keep your eyes peeled for the Big 5! You’ll traverse over 13,500 hectares of private reserve with your dedicated Ranger and Tracker who will tailor your game drive just for you!
Sabi Sands Reviews
It was a pleasure having Max as our consultant. As I'm in the service industry myself, Max was very flexible and took all my requests
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It was a pleasure having Max as our consultant. As I'm in the service industry myself, Max was very flexible and took all my requests to create a fantastic itinerary. African Travel Consultants delivered on their promise. Once I arrived in Cape Town, I never had to contact him as everything was in place. We highly recommend ATC!
The lodge itself is incredibly luxurious, rooms were very tidy, bed was comfortable and the front balcony with the pool is lovely touch. All of
The lodge itself is incredibly luxurious, rooms were very tidy, bed was comfortable and the front balcony with the pool is lovely touch. All of the staff are very friendly and attentive. The food was simply outstanding and consisted of a buffet breakfast and lunch, and lovely dinner out on the deck.
The lodge itself is situated within a private concession of Kruger National Park which is densely populated with animals. The guides know their way around like the back of their hands and we were fortunate enough to see all of the big 5 (and even wild dogs). The highlight had to be seeing a leopard drag an impala up a tree - a once in a lifetime experience which wouldn't have been possible without our fantastic guide, Connor
I together with my other five friends we booked safari with Sally from African Travel Consultants, we spent three days on safari to the Masai
...more I together with my other five friends we booked safari with Sally from African Travel Consultants, we spent three days on safari to the Masai Mara. Everything was well organized, the driver came to pick us on time and the whole safari was full of fun & excitement. We managed to see the big five and we were lucky to have a fantastic cook Joe ! We really enjoyed the meals. I highly recommend Sally from African Travel Consultants as it's the only company that was cost effective for a group of interns & students, Great service and very professional.
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Ulusaba Game Reserve - Location
Ulusaba game reserve sits entirely within the Sabi Sand Reserve near Kruger National Park, surrounded by 13,500 hectares (about 33,000 acres) of open bush. The hills of Ulusaba game reserve are spectacular as they rise above the surrounding terrain, offering a view unsurpassed anywhere else in the reserve.
People visit the area for the abundant game and the variety of sightings possible – believe us, once you’ve experienced it you’ll be hooked!
Ulusaba - The Perfect Family Safari
Ulusaba game reserve is a family-friendly safari destination and most of our staff are Shangaan and hail from the communities that border the game reserve. Shangaans are celebrated for their dancing and singing and a rich musical heritage.
Ulusaba was voted as the number 1 resort in Africa in the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Awards in 2016 and was ranked as the third best resort in the world!
Things to remember on game drives @ Ulusaba!
> A good camera, although take care when using a flash – some of the animals aren’t particularly keen. Just ask your Ranger and Tracker for guidance – they’re on good terms with all our neighbours.
> Binoculars. We have a pair on each game vehicle to share, but if you’ve got your own you should certainly bring them.
> Always bring sunglasses, and in the winter months a sweater or fleece, especially in the evenings. We provide blankets and hot water bottles in winter if it’s cold, and there are also ponchos if it is raining.
> It’s best to wear pale and neutral colors when on game drives so not to attract the animals’ attention any more than strictly necessary!
> Please do not bring your mobile phone with you on game drives – we have radios in the cars to contact Ulusaba or the Sabi Sand authorities in case of an emergency