The Lodge

Snow?? In spring??

30th April 2009

Hi All, Well, it has been quite a while since we last spoke, and so much has happened I hardly know where to begin! The winter season is well and truly over now, as happens every year, the lifts have closed and the snow has stopped. Well, the lifts are closed, but that has not stopped the snow. Yes, thats right, the lifts …

Ulusaba

A South African Adventure with Hollywood Actor Christian Slater

29th April 2009

Hey Folks Just returned from Ulusaba... It was a 36 hour trip, all the way from LA, but I can honestly say its so worth it in every way! When we got off the plane we were met by my old friend Karl; he is in charge of making sure Ulusaba runs at peek performance. He welcomed me and my friends with open arms and immediately …

Ulusaba

The Week Gone By with Virgin Unite!

28th April 2009

Hi there everyone, Well this last week for Pride 'n Purpose has been a GREAT one! Busy but lots and lots of fun and lots and lots of laughter! We had the annual Virgin Unite Wake Trip out here where 10 lucky Virgin Employees around the world get to spend a week of hands on work with us out in the Village. This year we all …

Ulusaba

Travel Trade tales from the African bush...

22nd April 2009

Katrina Gomez, Virgin Limited Edition's USA Sales Manager recently hosted an action-packed travel trade familiarisation at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. Katrina gives us the lowdown on the group's South African adventure... I was excited to host our first Virtuoso familiarisation trip to Ulusaba in March 2009. A great …

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2020 January

20th January 2020

Take the family for a walk on the wild side

Pack your trunks (and your swimmers) – it’s safari time! Whatever their age, taking your children on …

29th January 2020

Son Bunyola: Mallorcan summer vibes

Pack your passport and say ‘hola’ to summer in Mallorca. Our Son Bunyola estate is the ultimate sce …

2020 February

11th February 2020

Romantic escapes to fall in love with

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, what better way to mark the month of love than with a …

12th February 2020

Mahali Mzuri bush news: Lush landscapes

January Game Report: Since the start of the rainy season back in November last year, we’ve noticed a …

25th February 2020

Mont Rochelle: A vine time to visit this March

With March being one of the warmest months in South Africa, it’s the perfect time of the year to h …

25th February 2020

Ulusaba: January sightings

Hyena havoc On a golden summer morning, an unfortunate wildebeest and one of Africa’s most m …

2020 April

8th April 2020

Virgin Limited Edition: Join us on a #SofaSafari – live at home

You will likely have seen that it has been with a very heavy heart that we have had to temporarily …

15th April 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 1

On Monday afternoon, safari enthusiasts around the world gathered their herds (friends, family, …

22nd April 2020

#SofaSafari - episode 2

Whilst everyone was watching at home around the world, our Rangers at Ulusaba brought us the second …

27th April 2020

Keeping The Community Spirit Alive

Hi everyone, I hope you and your families are well and staying safe. Whilst our properties are …

29th April 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 3

The moment we had all been waiting for finally arrived - Tlangisa the female leopard and her two …

2020 May

5th May 2020

Protecting wildlife and the area remains a priority in the Maasai Mara

Just 2km from Mahali Mzuri’s camp is the Olare Motorogi Conservancy Rangers station. The rangers do a …

6th May 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 4

After bumping into a couple of bachelor groups of elephants over the past few weeks, the Rangers at …

12th May 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 5

800-feet above the wilderness, this week’s safari kicked off in a spectacular spot, Rock Lodge. P …

13th May 2020

Together Franschhoek - supporting the community

Mont Rochelle have been working closely with Virgin Unite to support the incredible efforts of …

14th May 2020

Live Series from Virgin Limited Edition

After the success of our weekly South African #sofasafari on Monday's, from the Rangers at Ulusaba, …

15th May 2020

Weekly Game Report - May

May 2020 - sightings and #sofasafaris Despite the lock-down, the Olare Motorogi conservancy is …

20th May 2020

Virtual Berber bread making class

Bread the Berber way Morocco has an incredible culinary scene, and whilst the tagine might be one …

21st May 2020

#Sofa Safari - Episode 6

The most magical time in the bush, during golden hour, is one not to miss and safari viewers soaked …

27th May 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 7

This week’s #SofaSafari started with Stuart causing a slight delay as he was still in makeup…we wer …

2020 June

1st June 2020

Heard it through the grapevine

Grape News...from Dustin Osborne, our resident winemaker at Mont Rochelle. I’m writing from the M …

3rd June 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 8

This week’s #SofaSafari opened with a remarkable view of a bull elephant who had dropped by to w …

3rd June 2020

Weekly Game Report - June

June 2020 - sunsets, sightings and shelter At the Olare Motorogi conservancy the week felt colder …

10th June 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 9

This was a particularly special episode as it began with the Ulusaba rangers showing us a very rare …

15th June 2020

Eve Branson Foundation update - June 2020

An update from The Eve Branson Foundation: With a heavy heart we had to temporarily shut down The …

30th June 2020

Far from the (socially distanced) crowds in Mallorca

Our re-opening date of Son Bunyola in Mallorca is fast approaching on 4th July and while the …

2020 July

3rd July 2020

#SofaSafari - Episode 12

We began this episode of #SofaSafari from Ulusaba in the copper-hued surroundings of the Sabi Sands …

Snow?? In spring??

A South African Adventure with Hollywood Actor Christian Slater

The Week Gone By with Virgin Unite!

Travel Trade tales from the African bush...

A little bird told us...

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