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Ulusaba Rock Lodge

Sabi Sand, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Virgin Limited Edition·Info checked October 2026

Ulusaba Rock Lodge sits on top of a granite koppie, looking out over the western Sabi Sand. Guests traverse more than 13,500 hectares. The rate covers all meals and drinks, twice-daily game drives and a daily walking safari.

Hilltop setting with wide views
All drinks included
Daily walking safari
Cub's Club for children
AccommodationRock suites, Makwela suites and the Cliff Lodge on a koppie
OperatorVirgin Limited Edition
Safari styleGuided game drives and walks
ChildrenAll ages
Traversing areaAbout 13,500 ha of traversingStated as more than 13,500 ha · source · What's this?
Kids' programmeSpa (extra)

Strengths

  • Can be booked for exclusive use: no other guests
  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Guided bush walks are included
  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Large traversing area: 13,500 ha
  • Children's programme

Things to consider

  • No published rate for your dates yet
  • Transfers are not included; ask the lodge for a price

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

Rock suites, Makwela suites and the Cliff Lodge on a koppie. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
Low5 Jan 2027 – 31 May 2027, 1 Oct 2027 – 19 Dec 2027R34,000€1,841
Peak1 Jun 2027 – 30 Sept 2027, 20 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028R36,500€1,976

Per person sharing, all inclusive, as listed by Safari.com for 2027. The lodge reopens reimagined in April 2027. Stay 4, pay 3 offers apply on some dates. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walks Included
Conservation levyNot included
Airstrip / airport transfersNot included
Drinks Included

Private vehicle ZAR 18,000 per day (2025 rate). Community tours on request.

Where to book

Book on Safari.com, or on the lodge's own website if Safari.com doesn't list it.

No published rate for these datesNo published rate for these dates yet. Published rates cover 5 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2028. The booking link below shows live availability for your dates.
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Your trip details
Ulusaba Rock Lodge (Sabi Sand, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Rock suite

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Sabi Sand

The Sabi Sand is a group of private reserves governed by the Sabi Sand Wildtuin. It is named after the Sabie River on its southern boundary and the Sand River that flows through it, and it shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.

Big FiveLeopardLionElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: Wikipedia: Sabi Sand Game Reserve). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Safari Shortlist's general guide for Greater Kruger. Your check-in month is highlighted. See the month guide

Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National ParkSabi SandManyeletiTimbavatiKlaserieBaluleUmbabatThornybushKapamaSelatiMakalaliKarongweMjejane SandringhamAndoverBlyde-OlifantsLetaba RanchMakuyaMthethomushaMakutsi AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSkukuzaSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa10 kmUlusaba Rock
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 30 km
TransfersUlusaba has its own airstrip with scheduled flights; transfers aren't listed in the rate.
AccessOn a koppie in the western Sabi Sand, through Newington Gate or by air to Ulusaba airstrip.
Coordinates-24.7892, 31.3559
ReserveSabi Sand

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenAll ages. 0–5 free; 6–11 pay R7,070 a night on top (2026). Walks from 12. Cub's Club for 0–11.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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