Ulusaba Safari Lodge
This authentic camp is the ultimate experience of true wilderness and seclusion, accommodating only 16 guests in traditional African reed and thatch huts. Umlani's philosophy of simplistic luxury and 'getting back to nature' is enhanced by the romance of operating without electricity. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of candlelight and oil lamps as well as open-air bush showers fuelled by wood fires. The accommodation offers you all the privacy and superior comfort you need for uninterrupted relaxation. Umlani's award winning cuisine will take you on a gastronomic tour of African styled food.
Ulusaba offers a unique combination of game viewing and leisure facilities combined with a level of comfort, elegance and service, that creates a fantastic safari experience.
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All accommodation within each price group.
All meals served in a variety of locations around the lodges.
All beverages including a top quality wine list and fine champagne.
Twice daily game viewing drives traversing an area of 10,000 hectares frequented by the Big Five.
A daily walking safari accompanied by your ranger and tracker (subject to favourable conditions).
A fully equipped gymnasium situated at Rock Lodge with guests at Safari Lodge also having full access.
Tennis courts with viewing pavilion - rackets and balls supplied.
Lounges at each lodge equipped with DVD, video, music and book library.
Laundry service (no dry cleaning available).
Business facilities (details available on request).
Use of binoculars.
Children's books and games are available at Rock Lodge.
Informative talks on flora, fauna and conservation can be done on request for both adults and children.
Aroma boma beauty treatments and chiropractic treatments (separate tariff available).
Wedding packages.
Scenic helicopter flights over the bush to view spectacular sights such as Gods Window and the Blyde River Canyon.
Flights between Johannesburg and Ulusaba's private airstrip.
Road and air transfers between other airports and lodges.
Advice on travel arrangements to and from South Africa and other destinations to combine with Ulusaba.
Private game drives (subject to availability).
Photocopying, telephone, fax and e-mail facilities.
Gift shop purchases.
Wooden swing bridges and candle-lit dinners in the Boma are part of the charm and splendour of Safari Lodge. Ulusaba guests areas include spacious lounge areas, bars, dining areas with impressive open fireplaces, swimming pools and sundecks overlooking the most unforgettable views.At the main lodge is a qualified chiropractor specialising in deep tissue chiropractic massage and acupuncture, 2 tennis courts & viewing pavilion (rackets and balls supplied), board games, use of binoculars, library, introductory talks on animals, birds and conservation, laundry service.
Scheduled flights: - Hoedspruit - KMIA - O.R. Tambo Airport (Johannesburg)Charter flights: - ±80 minutes: Johannesburg to Ulusaba airstrip by private engine aircraft - ±30 minutes: KMIA to Ulusaba airstrip by private engine aircraftRoad transfers: - 2.5 hours: KMIA to Ulusaba - 2.5 hours: Hoedspruit to Ulusaba - 105 minutes: Skukuza to Ulusaba
3 safari rooms, 3 luxury elephant rooms and 4 outstanding river suites The rooms are built 'tree house' style and you really get the feeling of being at the heart of life in the bush. Your room will provide fascinating views of the animals as they stroll past on their way to the nearby watering hole. The safari rooms have adjoining walls, while the elephant and river suites both have free standing rooms. All rooms and suites have airconditioning and fans.