About Ulusaba
Safari in South Africa at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve Owned by Sir Richard Branson Ulusaba Private Game Reserve is set in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve that borders the sprawling Kruger National Park in South Africa's Mpumalanga province. Ulusaba Private Game Reserve awaits as your ultimate destination for a Big Five safari wedding in South Africa. As Ulusaba is a private game reserve, our emphasis is on exceptional personal service. Both of our private game lodges cater for small groups, so your safari in South Africa is guaranteed to be exclusive, private and luxurious. Our attentive staff and superb facilities will ensure that being in the middle of the African bush does not need to mean you have to give up a single creature comfort. Within our private game reserve you'll have the unique sights, sounds and smells of Africa on your doorstep - while still enjoying the kind of style and luxury you'd expect from a five star boutique hotel. Because Ulusaba is privately owned, you'll be able to enjoy over 13 500 hectares of unspoilt, game-rich bush in near solitude. Experienced trackers and game rangers will accompany you on game drives in open land rovers, tracking the Big Five and sharing with you their vast knowledge of the surrounding wildlife.

 

Your Wedding at Ulusaba
At Ulusaba we love weddings, and what could be more spectacular or evocative than a ceremony in the African Bush? This is the kind of wedding your guests will be talking about for years to come, although it's not just about them of course! We've put together a series of four wedding options, from simple to lavish, all designed to ensure the bride and groom get off to a fantastic start! We have four different types of packages to fulfil different wedding dreams.  All of these include  - 3 nights accommodation,  - Unlimited food and beverage including any special wedding meals and unlimited French champagne,  - The ceremony at any one of a variety of stunning locations either within the Lodge or in the bush, and free transfers - A minister, preparation and processing of all legal documentation,  - Complimentary room upgrades (subject to availability),  - An optional room for the bride on the eve and/or day of the wedding (subject to availability),  - A special wedding turn down,  - A wedding cake,  - All game viewing, - Optional private dinner for two on the eve of the wedding - Optional breakfast in bed on the morning after the ceremony - Pressing of the bride and grooms' outfits  - A wedding gift from us and plenty of other little extras and surprises!

 

Secrets Package Our Secrets Package is for the couple who want a private, romantic wedding without too much fuss. It has all of our standard inclusions detailed above plus a complimentary massage for the bride and groom. Includes 3 nights accommodation for two people with extra nights available A 30 minute massage for the bride and groom Gift on departure

Indulgence Package Our Indulgence Package is specially designed for the couple who want a private and romantic wedding and all the works! This package has all of our usual inclusions plus... 3 nights accommodationfor two people with extra nights available. Decorations for ceremony, transport to location, staff as witnesses etc. Bouquet for bride, buttonhole for groom, flowers for location A 1 hour body massage for the bride & groom the day prior to the wedding An eyelash tint and eyebrow shape/tidy for bride the day prior A stress-busting massage on the day for bride & groom Manicure, Pedicure & make-up for the bride on the day Assistance from staff for bride & groom for dressing, hair etc.  30 minute 'Quick Fix' mini-facial for the bride the day after the ceremony Gift on departure A Photographer is not included in our Package Rate and can be booked at an additional charge as listed above.

And for those that want to bring their friends and family along we have two stunning packages where either Rock or Safari Lodge is hired exclusively for the wedding celebrations...

Simply Exclusive Package Our Simply Exclusive Package is for those who want to bring their friends and family along but don't want too much of a fuss made over the ceremony. This package has all of our standard inclusions plus a complimentary massage for the bride and groom. 3 nights hire of one lodge for up to 20 guests and private use of game vehicles, with extra nights available. All food & beverage including unlimited champagne and any special wedding meals All game viewing Minister for ceremony including preparation and processing of all legal documents Decorations for ceremony, transport to location etc. Wedding cake A 30 minute massage for the bride and groom Optional private dinner on eve of wedding  Optional breakfast in bed on morning after wedding Pressing of bride and groom's outfit Gift on departure

Premium Exclusive Package Our Premium Exclusive Package is also for those who want to celebrate with their loved ones but also includes the extras that make it a truly memorable wedding for all concerned! This package has all of our standard inclusions plus 3 nights hire of one lodge for number of guests stated (both lodges can be hired) and private use of game vehicles, with extra nights available. All food& beverage including unlimited champagne and any special wedding meals  All game viewing Optional dinner party for the 'boys' & 'girls' to be arranged at two different locations at lodge. Minister for ceremony including preparation and processing of all legal documents Decorations for ceremony, transport to location etc. 5 disposable cameras for use at wedding dinner Bouquet for bride & bridesmaid, buttonholes for groom, best man etc., flowers for location A body massage for the bride & groom the day prior An eyelash tint and eyebrow shape/tidy for bride the day prior A stress-busting massage on the day for bride & groom Manicure, Pedicure & make-up for the bride on the day 2 Manicures to give away to other guests (eg. Mother of the bride, bridesmaid) Assistance from staff for bridal party dressing, hair etc. Wedding cake Wedding turn down Optional private dinner on one night Optional breakfast in bed on morning after wedding Room for bride on eve of wedding and/or day of wedding for dressing subject to availability. Complimentary space-available upgrade Pressing of bride and groom's outfit  Gift on departure A Photographer is not included in our Package Rate and can be booked at an additional charge as listed above.

 

We have lots of exciting extras available on request including a spectacular helicopter flight through the Blyde River Canyon to take in Gods Window, followed by a wedding ceremony on The Pinnacle, a place of breathtaking beauty high above the world! We can also arrange extra flowers, hairdressing, flights, table gifts - in fact pretty much anything!

  

Accommodation at Ulusaba
Rock Lodge We have two lodges here at Ulusaba. One is perched high on the summit of a koppie (rocky hill) and we call it Rock Lodge. It is here where you will find spectacular panoramic views over miles of bush, the wildlife roaming within, and the beauty of the lowveld (bushy grassland plain) below, all set against a backdrop of the Drakensberg Mountain range far in the distance. Rock Lodge is the epitome of luxury safari accommodation in South Africa. As Ulusaba is a Private Game Reserve the service, facilities and suites are all excellent. Choosing Rock Lodge as your base during your safari in South Africa will not only mean you'll be receiving first class treatment but you will also be entitled to access to the many facilities and activities offered by the safari lodge. When you're not being kept busy by a walking safari or a game drive you could indulge in an aroma therapy beauty treatment or thrash it out in the fully equipped gymnasium. Rock Lodge, located in Sir Richard Branson's Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, offers luxurious accommodation and world class service to guests on safari in South Africa. Safari Lodge The other of Ulusaba's luxury safari accommodation offerings is the Safari Lodge which is built along the banks of the dry Mabrak riverbed. The rooms are built 'tree house' style and you really get the feeling of being at the heart of life in the bush. Your room will provide fascinating views of the animals as they stroll past on their way to the nearby watering hole. Choosing Safari lodge as your base during your safari in South Africa allows you access to the host of facilities and activities on offer at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. Whether you prefer a walking safari in the wilderness, attending discussions on birds and animals you will see during your safari in South Africa or playing board games whilst sipping fine South African wines - at Safari Lodge you can have it all. Safari Lodge is a luxurious and extremely romantic accommodation option for those looking to enjoy a safari in South Africa at one of the most acclaimed safari options - staying at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve.

Our new Treehouse Suite - perfect for those looking for a little more privacy and seclusion. Located just 15 minutes walk along a raised canopy walkway from Safari Lodge, you can expect excellent views of Xikwenga Dam, where hippos and elephants come to bathe. The ultimate suite for a honeymoon or wedding couple, the Treehouse Suite is perfect in every way!

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