Sabi Sand, South Africa · Private reserve
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
Accommodation, All meals and 7 more
11 rooms
Elephant Suite, The Hide Suite
Children 12 and over
Family rooms available
By air
via Ulusaba Private Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$2,740
per person / night, sharing
Overview
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is situated in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga, South Africa, close to Kruger National Park. The property comprises two lodges — Rock Lodge and Safari Lodge — which are currently being reimagined ahead of a reopening in April 2027, with each suite set to feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, private plunge pools, and expansive decks overlooking the African plains. A separate Cliff Lodge at Rock Lodge will provide a private hideaway with panoramic vistas. The reserve is known for twice-daily game drives offering opportunities to spot the Big 5 across the Sabi Sand.
Your stay
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Facilities
Rooms
Activities
Getting there
Good to know
When to go
Wildlife: Closed 1-4 January 2027; reopens 5 January. Rain and dense vegetation affect visibility; migratory birds are present.
Closed 1-4 January 2027; reopens 5 January. Rain and dense vegetation affect visibility; migratory birds are present.
Wildlife: Summer rain and lush vegetation; migratory birds and young animals feature.
Summer rain and lush vegetation; migratory birds and young animals feature.
Wildlife: Summer rain and lush vegetation; migratory birds and young animals feature.
Summer rain and lush vegetation; migratory birds and young animals feature.
Wildlife: Clearer weather and thinning vegetation improve wildlife visibility.
Clearer weather and thinning vegetation improve wildlife visibility.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Wildlife: Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Dry winter conditions thin the bush and draw animals towards waterholes.
Wildlife: Summer greenery returns with newborn animals and migratory birds.
Summer greenery returns with newborn animals and migratory birds.
Wildlife: Closed for reconstruction during November 2026; Safari Lodge reopens on 5 January 2027.
Closed for reconstruction during November 2026; Safari Lodge reopens on 5 January 2027.
Wildlife: Closed for reconstruction during December 2026; Safari Lodge reopens on 5 January 2027.
Closed for reconstruction during December 2026; Safari Lodge reopens on 5 January 2027.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.