The Lodge

T'was the night before Christmas, and all through The Lodge......

24th December 2009

Not a creature was stirring, not even Bambam........ Thats right its Christmas Eve, and we are all hoping that Santa can find his way through the snow and to The Lodge chimney to deliver his stash of presents to the guests, and more importantly the staff!! So what happens on an ideal Christmas day at The Lodge.......... …

Necker Island

Christmas on Necker Island

24th December 2009

Imagine if you can - no roaring log fire but the heat of the morning sun. Welcome to Christmas on Necker Island. The staff is wearing Santa hats and greet the guests as they come in still wearing their pyjamas! We do not serve normal breakfast on Christmas morning - instead it's much more relaxed with fresh baked goods …

Ulusaba

Never a dull moment in the bush...

22nd December 2009

Summer is here!!! Good for some... and a nightmare for others. Summer brings life, as it is our rainy season. With the rain the newborn impala, warthog, wildebeest, elephant, buffalo are born; with the cute there is always a down side as a lot of bugs are also with us. Most bugs are seen as these evil creatures that were …

Necker Belle

A friendly rivalry

21st December 2009

One of the interesting things about our crew is that the Captain, Jono competed for over ten years against our Engineer Goce in surfboats, which is a sport involving rowing through the surf and back in a boat. Jono and Goce were both members of top Australian crews for many years, thus essentially rivals. Despite the …

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2021 January

15th January 2021

Continuing the Eve Branson Legacy

This week we learnt of the sad passing of a truly incredible lady, Eve Branson. Eve played such a …

2021 February

12th February 2021

A Special Valentine's Dinner at Mont Rochelle

Treat your loved one to a special Valentine's Day meal created by the chefs at Mont Rochelle. Bring …

18th February 2021

Say ‘I do’ in True Virgin Limited Edition Style

From sun-drenched Mallorcan terraces, private beaches in the Caribbean to awe-inspiring treetop …

2021 March

8th March 2021

International Women's Day - Hannah at Mahali Mzuri

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women of Virgin Limited Edition. This year’s theme …

8th March 2021

International Women's Day 2021 - The Women of The Eve Branson Foundation

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating the women of Virgin Limited Edition. This year’s theme …

31st March 2021

Easter at Mont Rochelle

Bring a taste of Franschhoek to your Easter celebrations this weekend! The Easter Bunnies at Mont …

2021 May

6th May 2021

The 'Daycation' - Mont Rochelle and Kasbah Tamadot

The term ‘daycation’ has been around for a little while now, really coming into its own in the last few …

2021 June

11th June 2021

Sightings in the Sabi Sand Reserve | June 2021

31st May - 4th June Report by Brad, Guide at Ulusaba We started this week off with a fantastic …

T'was the night before Christmas, and all through The Lodge......

Christmas on Necker Island

Never a dull moment in the bush...

A friendly rivalry

A little bird told us...

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