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823 Ulusaba is Sir Richard Branson's private game reserve located amidst 13,500 hectares of game- rich bush in the western sector of the Sabi Sand. Guests can taste the spoils of Africa in peace and tranquillity and book individual rooms or exclusively hire individual lodges or the hotel as a whole - ideal for weddings and celebrations. Guests can share their time between the two Lodges; Rock Lodge is perched high on the summit of a koppie and provides panoramic views over miles of bush; Safari Lodge is built along the banks of the dry Mabrak riverbed, where guests will love the sense of adventure as they cross the swing bridges between exquisite tree house rooms. WHYWE LIKE IT As well as being an excellent place to observe the ' Big Five', Ulusaba is an ideal place to kick back and unwind. Ulusaba re- defines the rules of a safari lodge by offering swimming pools, gymnasiums, a wine cellar, Aroma Boma spas with panoramic views, a Bush Observatory perfect for star gazing South Africa, Sabi Sand BEST TIME TO GO March to October HOWTOGETTHERE Nearest International Airport: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport ( KMIA or MQP) Transfer: 20 minute airhop to Ulusaba's private airstrip OR 2 ½ hour road transfer Transfer Vehicle: Light plane or road transfer with Mfafa Safaris in luxury, air conditioned vehicles, 8 guests per vehicle SAFARIS Driving, walking. There are two daily game drives at Ulusaba, early in the morning and mid afternoon. Times will vary depending on the season, but you should always keep your eyes peeled for the Big 5! WILDLIFEYOUMAY SEE Apart from the Big 5, also cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, impalas, klipspringers, steenboks, duikers, wildebeests… and that's just for starters. There are also reptiles and creatures that are nocturnal – ask your ranger for a full list. LOCALACTIVITIES Safari walks ( at the lodge) Bush observatory - perfect for stargazing ( at the lodge), Community tours Scenic helicopter flights Elephant interaction Tennis ( at the Lodge) Ulusaba Cubs Club for Kids ( at the lodge) FACILITIES Swimming pool, spa, bar, library, mobile phone access, gymnasium, restaurant, laundry, internet access, room service, electricity, ceiling fans, mosquito nets, massage ACCOMMODATION Total 19 rooms and suites all of which have a full en suite bathroom. They are built in a combination of stone, rock and wood and all have a thatched roof. UNIQUEACCOMMODATION INFO Treehouse Suite: is about a 15min walk from Safari Lodge and overlooks Xikwenga Dam Rock Lodge Makwela Suites: private plunge pools and beautiful views overlooking the bush below complete with fireplace and in- room internet access Rock Suite: a two bedroom suite with 2 full ensuite bathrooms ideal for a family. Includes a spacious outdoor deck and lounge area WHYWE LIKE THE ROOMS We love walking to our rooms over the elevated swing bridges at Safari Lodge ( the bridges allow the elephants to pass through to the water hole without disturbance). At Rock Lodge, the Drakensberg Mountain range provides an outstanding backdrop to the rooms, and we love the individual African themes of the Rock Cliff Rooms. BOOKING INFO Reservations Manager: Juanita Pitout Reservations Hotline: + 44 ( 0) 844 544 0224 Email: ulusaba@ miradatravelgroup. com Tel: + 27 ( 0) 11 325 4405 Fax: + 27 ( 0) 11 325 4416 BROCHURES UK: Virgin Limited Edition, Natalie Odenbreit – International Sales Manager Tel: + 44 208 600 0446 Email: natalie. odenbreit@ virginlimitededition. com USA: Virgin Limited Edition, Katrina Gomez – Director of Sales Tel: + 212 994 3079 Email: Katrina. gomez@ virginlimitededition. com Europe: Lobster Experiences, Regional Sales Office Germany, Austria & Switzerland. Astrid Oberhummer Tel: + 49 ( 0) 69 83 00 675 30 Email: astrid@ lobsterexperience. com Ulusaba Game Reserve SABISAND SOUTHAFRICA 82 Sabi Sand 833 Ulusaba Game Reserve SEASON Low Season: May and June High Season: January – March, August, October – December CANCELLATION POLICY Please contact our reservations office for full details MANAGEMENT Karl & Llane Langdon www. virginlimitededition. com Tel: + 27 ( 0) 13 735 5460 Email: karl@ ulusaba. virgin. com PAYMENT Cash, cheque, bank transfer, credit cards, AVERAGESTAY 4 nights Room Prices PPPN: between US$ 650 and US$ 1300 AWARDS & ACCOLADES Virtuoso Best of the Best Awards 2008 ( USA) Most Socially Responsible AA/ AMEX Accommodation Awards 2008 ( SA) Gold Achiever: South Africa's Best Luxury Travel Reader Awards 2007 ( UK) Best Honeymoon Resort RIVER1 RIVER3RIVER2 RIVER4 SAFARI1 ELEPHANT 1 ELEPHANT 2 ELEPHANT 3 MAIN HOUSE BOMA GYM RECEPTION POOLS WATERHOLE GIFT SHOP SAFARI2 SAFARI3 TREE HOUSE Safari Lodge DRY MABRAK RIVERBED MAIN HOUSE GYM SWIMMING POOL ROCK CLIFF ROOMS MAKWELA SUITES ROCK SUITE LOWER DECK DECK Rock Lodge MASTER SUITE 500M APART SPA SPA WINE CELLAR Rock Lodge Lower Deck at Sunset Safari Lodge River Room Rock Lodge Aerial View South Africa |