Ulusaba is Sir Richard Branson’s private game reserve in South Africa's Sabi Sand. Ulusaba has 20 rooms and suites spread over two lodges: Rock Lodge, including the beautiful Cliff Lodge, and Safari Lodge. 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.
At the end of January 2026, Ulusaba will temporarily close its doors for an exciting transformation as we redesign and reimagine our lodges. In the meantime, keep the safari adventure going at our incredible Kenyan camps, Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons, or get in touch with your 2027 travel plans when we’ll be back with a refreshed Ulusaba - the same spirit, but wilder than ever.
Welcome to Ulusaba
Game drives
Anyone who’s been on safari before knows no two game drives are the same. There are twice-daily game drives at Ulusaba - keep your eyes peeled for the Big 5!
Where we are
Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is in the western sector of the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. We are close to Kruger National Park, in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa.
Ulusaba
Sabi Sand Nature Reserve
