Mont Rochelle

Insider Mont Rochelle from Carrier

1st May 2015

Suzanne Walford Carrier's Africa Product Manager revisited Mont Rochelle last autumn, following our reopening. Check out what she had to say about the new Mont Rochelle. My first reaction when I arrived was: this is amazing! Sir Richard has carried out a total transformation, inside and out, and has made this into a …

Ulusaba

Inside Ulusaba from Carrier

1st May 2015

Karl at Ulusaba Our friends at Carrier shared this lovely feature that focuses on our General Manager Karl. Check it out: Karl has been an integral part of the Ulusaba family since joining as a Ranger, being promoted to Head Ranger and finally offered the challenge to run the reserve along with wife Llan. The ultimate …

Virgin Limited Edition

World's coolest jobs

28th April 2015

When it comes to cool jobs, working for a luxury travel brand has its fair share of perks. But it's not all glamour, as our Training and Development Manager Sarah Dunning can attest! In her years working for Virgin Limited Edition Sarah has braved camping in the bush with lions for company and a close encounter with a …

Mahali Mzuri

The latest word from Jon

22nd April 2015

Richard Branson recently visited Mahali Mzuri in Kenya and shared his reflections on a country whose natural beauty and diverse wildlife is too often overshadowed by news headlines. Tourism is more important to the Kenyan economy than ever before and our commitment to the camp and the local people that make the magic …

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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 …

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