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Safari Lodge

Safari Lodge fits snugly into the bush located beneath a canopy of ancient trees on the edge of a dry riverbed. You’ll love the sense of adventure as you access some of the rooms by swing bridges. Your room will provide fascinating views of the animals as they stroll past on their way to the nearby watering hole.

The rooms at Safari Lodge include a Treehouse Suite overlooking the nearby Xikwenga Dam while other rooms have their own private plunge pools. Kids over the age of 12 are welcome to stay at Safari Lodge.

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Safari Room

In Safari Lodge, we have one Safari Room close to the Main Lodge, which can be interconnected with the Safari Suite to create a two bedroom suite. This room offers a viewing deck and en-suite bathroom with great views.

Elephant Rooms

We have three spacious Elephant Rooms with en-suite bathrooms and large viewing decks offering stunning views over the bush. Elephants regularly use a migratory route that passes by these rooms which allows for excellent up-close-and personal game viewing! The location of the 3 Elephant Rooms are ideal for friends traveling together or families with teens wishing to be close to their parents.

River Rooms

Built tree house style and very private we have four River Rooms, with two rooms offering private plunge pools. All are very spacious with snuggling seating areas and striking views of the river bed or bush. Ideal for those celebrating or enjoying a romantic escape as these rooms are secluded and tucked between jackalberry trees. Three of the River Rooms are accessible by swing bridge and are a short walk from the main Lodge.

Treehouse Suite

A spacious and very unique suite featuring a private deck with views over Xikwenga Dam where hippos and elephants come to bathe. There is also a large viewing deck adjacent to the room perfect for breakfasts, lunches and dinners. The Treehouse Suite offers ultimate seclusion and ideal for honeymooners. The location of the suite makes it the perfect choice for avid photographers and birders. The Treehouse Suite is an approximate 10 minute walk from the main lodge and is accessible by swing bridges and raised walkways.

Safari Suite

This private suite is next to the Main Lodge and is accessed through its own entrance into a walled garden with boma fire pit. There is a separate spacious lounge that opens onto a large viewing deck with plunge pool, outdoor shower and private dining table for up to 8 guests. The suite boasts an en-suite bathroom with a separate WC and an additional guest bathroom next to the lounge. The Safari Suite can be interconnected with the Safari Room to sleep up to 4 guests.

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Relax or cool down in the Safari Lodge pool. If relaxing is more your thing, we’ll make you a cocktail so you can soak up the sunshine.

The treehouse viewing deck overlooking the Xikwenga Dam is a great place to get even further into the bush to see where the hippos and elephants come to bathe.

Far away from all of the light pollution you get in most cities and towns, a visit to Ulusaba is a great chance to gaze at the night sky. Our Bush Observatory may be out of action at the moment, but we still encourage you to look up at night - you won't be disappointed!

If you fancy a hit of tennis, there are two tennis courts. We have balls and racquets you can borrow. The courts are floodlit so you can also play at night, but we will organise a security escort just to make sure the animals don’t gate crash your game!

Hit the gym and work up an appetite. It’s equipped with a running machine, bike, multifunctional weight station and free weights.

The Aroma Boma spa treatment room is built on the banks of the dry Mabrak riverbed amongst the trees and away from the main lodge area, so the only likely disturbance is perhaps the odd elephant wandering past! Ulusaba uses a range of products from ‘Africology’. ‘Africology’ prides itself on its African roots, taking inspiration from home and using local active ingredients including Rooibos, Aloe, Marula and African Potato.

Whether you’re staying at Rock Lodge or Safari Lodge, you should definitely make some time to taste a few reds and whites in the Safari Lodge wine room. We can also organise private dinners for up to six on the deck just outside the cellar which overlooks the nearby watering hole.

Our Gift Shop is located at Safari Lodge, and is filled with a selection of arts, crafts, small gifts, books, and clothing ranging from caps, shirts and beanies to gloves. We also stock necessities such as camera batteries and memory cards so you’ll be able to relive every moment of those amazing animal sightings on game drives!

What are the room rates?

Rates are quoted per person per night based on double occupancy except for Safari Suite exclusive use which can accommodate 4 adults and Cliff Lodge exclusive use which can accommodate up to 5 adults and 4 children. Rates are priced in South African Rand. Individual rooms include accommodation, 15% VAT and a South African Tourism Bed Levy. Flights and transfers to and from Ulusaba are not included.

Rates exclude Christmas and New Year. For more information about these rates, please contact our reservations team. Rates are subject to change at any time. Minimum stays may apply.

Nightly ZAR Peak
Safari Room* ZAR 12,000 ZAR 12,500
Elephant Room ZAR 12,000 ZAR 12,500
River Room ZAR 14,500 ZAR 15,200
River Room with plunge pool ZAR 16,700 ZAR 17,500
Treehouse Suite ZAR 20,500 ZAR 21,500
Safari Suite* ZAR 22,200 ZAR 23,300
Safari suite exclusive use (accommodates 4)* ZAR 81,400 ZAR 85,000

Nightly rates refers to 7th January - 30th June 2022 and 1st September - 21st December 2022.
Peak rates refer to 1st July - 31st August 2022.

Rates are quoted per person per night based on double occupancy except for Safari Suite exclusive use which can accommodate 4 adults. Rates are priced in South African Rand. Single occupancy rates available upon request.

*Safari Room and Suite can be booked individually four months prior to arrival.

What's included?

  • Your luxury accommodation
  • All meals, served in a variety of locations around the lodge
  • All beverages including a top quality wine list and fine champagne
  • Twice daily game drives
  • A daily walking safari (weather dependent)
  • Fully equipped gym at each lodge
  • Lounges equipped with DVDs, an Xbox and a small library
  • Laundry service (no dry cleaning available)
  • Business facilities (details available on request)
  • Complimentary wireless available in all guest rooms and public areas
  • An observatory, perfect for star gazing
  • Informative talks on flora, fauna and conservation that can be organised on request for both adults and children
  • Private dining for up to 6 guests at Safari Lodge’s wine cellar and Rock Lodge’s wine room (subject to availability)
  • Local telephone calls
  • The contents of your minibar
  • A dedicated team
  • VAT and South African Tourism Bed Levy


Additional information

We can accommodate extra adults and children in some of our rooms on fold-out or rollaway beds. In some cases there will be an additional charge of ZAR 7,500 per person, per night. There are restrictions on the number of guests and vehicles allowed in the Sabi Sand Reserve, so there may be times when we’re unable to accommodate extra guests in rooms.

A Guest Conservation Contribution will be added to the rates for your stay at Ulusaba. The fee is also applied to all lodges in the reserve and goes directly to the Sabi Sand Conservation Trust. The Trust will assist in the funding of our anti-poaching and conservation efforts to secure the long term survival of endangered and compromised animal species. The contribution amount is subject to change; please contact our Reservations team for current rates.

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Nightly ZAR Peak
Safari Lodge Exclusive Use ZAR 305,400 ZAR 320,600

Nightly rates refer to 7th January - 30th June 2022 and 1st September - 21st December 2022
Peak rates refer to 1st July - 31st August 2022

These rates are quoted per lodge per night and priced in South African Rand. Hiring Safari Lodge exclusively is ideal for weddings, birthdays, or any type of gathering where you might like the place to yourselves! You’ll have full use of the lodge for the number of guests stated and your own game vehicles.

What's included

  • Your luxury accommodation
  • All meals, served in a variety of locations around the lodges
  • All beverages including a top quality wine list and fine champagne
  • Twice daily game drives
  • A daily walking safari (weather dependent)
  • Fully equipped gym at each lodge
  • Lounges at each lodge equipped with DVDs, an Xbox and a small library
  • Laundry service (no dry cleaning available)
  • Business facilities (details available on request)
  • Complimentary wireless available in all guest rooms and public areas
  • An observatory, perfect for star gazing
  • Informative talks on flora, fauna and conservation that can be organised on request for both adults and children
  • Private dining for up to 6 guests at Safari Lodge’s wine cellar and Rock Lodge’s wine room (subject to availability)
  • Local telephone calls
  • The contents of your minibar
  • A dedicated team
  • VAT and South African Tourism Bed Levy


Additional information

We can accommodate extra adults and children in some of our rooms on fold-out or rollaway beds. In some cases there will be an additional charge of ZAR 7,500 per person, per night. There
are restrictions on the number of guests and vehicles allowed in the Sabi Sand Reserve, so there may be times when we’re unable to accommodate extra guests in rooms.

A Guest Conservation Contribution will be added to the rates for your stay at Ulusaba. The fee is also applied to all lodges in the reserve and goes directly to the Sabi Sand Conservation Trust.
The Trust will assist in the funding of our anti-poaching and conservation efforts to secure the long term survival of endangered and compromised animal species. The contribution amount is subject to change; please contact our Reservations team for current rates.

Book now See our offers

Or got a question? Contact us

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