Rock Lodge Rooms & Suites

Rock Lodge is perched high on the summit of a koppie with views over the vast lowveld and the distant Drakensberg Mountain range.

There are ten rooms and suites individually designed with décor that incorporates modern and traditional African art. There are four Rock Cliff rooms, one Master Suite, two Makwela Suites and one two-bedroom Rock Suite. The Master Suite and Makwela Suites all have private plunge pools.

Rock Cliff
We have four adjoining Rock Cliff rooms, all south facing with views over the vast landscape each from their own private balcony. Rooms are spacious and offer en-suite bathrooms with spectacular views. Two of these rooms are built on split levels with a spiral staircase connecting the bedroom and bathroom.

Rock Suite
A spacious two bedroom suite with living area, the master bedroom can be split into a twin and has a full en-suite with views over the bush, and the second queen bedded room has a smaller en-suite shower room. An ideal option if you're travelling as a family as we can accommodate two children.

Master Suite
This suite is built on three levels with beautiful views, an en-suite bathroom, and private balcony with infinity plunge pool. The living area has another terrace with sun loungers looking out over the bush, so bring your binoculars! This is one of Richard Branson's favourite rooms and ideal for honeymooners!

Makwela Suite
Two lavish suites built on two levels with en-suite bathrooms and featuring private balconies with infinity edge plunge pools. With separate living area and study/library, each has a luxurious couch perfect if you're bringing the kids.

Cliff Lodge Suites

Cliff Lodge enjoys the magic of Rock Lodge as it takes full advantage over the forever views. Cliff Lodge can be booked exclusively so if you're after privacy you'll enjoy private decks, views and pools to take it all in.

Cliff Lodge 1
A luxurious two bedroom suite accommodating up to 3 adults and 2 children with one large bedroom and a second smaller bedroom. Cliff Lodge 1 offers a spacious lounge with fireplace, separate kitchen and bar and also features a mini spa, gym and an outdoor deck with a large pool.

Cliff Lodge 2
A spacious one bedroom suite accommodating up to 2 adults and 2 children on 2 small pull out beds. Cliff Lodge 2 offers a lounge area with fireplace and a large viewing deck with Jacuzzi. A TV in the lounge with DVD player and a selection of DVD's is provided in both Cliff Lodge Suites

Safari Lodge Rooms & Suites

Safari Lodge is located beneath a canopy of ancient trees on the edge of a dry riverbed. Guests will love the sense of adventure as they cross rope bridges between tree house style rooms, with local wildlife passing by. The 11 rooms include a Treehouse Suite overlooking the nearby Xikwenga Dam and are split into Safari, Elephant and River Rooms, some of which have private plunge pools. The Treehouse Suite is located a 15 minute walk along a raised walkway from the main lodge.

Safari Room
We have three adjoining Safari Rooms close to the Main Lodge, offering large viewing decks and en-suite bathrooms with great views overlooking the river bed and waterhole.

Elephant Room
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 Room and River Room with Plunge Pool
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.

Confort
Air-conditioning	Beach towels	Bed linen	Ceiling fan
Jacuzzi	Pool towels	Toiletries	Towels

Equipments
Full Kitchen

High-Tech
Satellite TV	Wi-Fi access

Outdoor
Beach chair	Cliff-edge wedding deck	Garden	Heated jacuzzi
Massage bed	Outdoor dining	Private parking

Security
Safe

Services
Cocktail on arrival	Dry cleaning services	Meals	Welcome drink

Services extra
Spa treatment

Sport & leisure
Exercise Room	Fitness center	Gym	Private court

Staff
Chef	Concierge	Gardener	Maid Service
Pool Attendant	Villa Manager

Staff extra
Baby sitter	Masseuse

Volunteering

Travel is always richer when you get the opportunity to find out about the daily lives of people who live in the area you're visiting. If you?re in the mood for an authentic Shangaan experience, we organise community tours to the local villages.

The Community Tours and Excursions are organised by Pride 'n Purpose, Ulusaba's charitable arm. The basic philosophy behind its work is the principle of empowering people to help themselves while promoting sustainable development. All of Pride'n Purposes's expenses are funded by Ulusaba and Virgin Unite, the group's entrepreneurial foundation, so 100% of donations can be put into the much needed projects to improve living conditions for the local population. All money raised through those tours goes to the local communities.

• Pride 'n Purpose

You can now incorporate a volunteering experience into your stay. Our team will create bespoke itineraries to participate in hands-on projects within the local communities, based around your own skills and interests. Not only will this create an opportunity to experience the local culture it'll provide a way in which you can perhaps give a little something back to others.

• Day in the Life

The Day in a Life village tour looks into some of the charitable projects and schemes Ulusaba is actively involved with. We tailor this tour's itinerary according to your interests.

• It's Child's Play

'The It's Child's Play' tour has more hands on activities. You will have the opportunity to share your skills and teach children anything from new songs to the school numbers and alphabet.

• Justicia Village Tour

The Justicia Village tour has more of a cultural emphasis

Excursions

If you want to spend some time soaking up the environment and wildlife, scoot away for the day for one of our scenic tours.

• Elephant Whispers

Get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures. This experience allows you to touch, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats to elephants in Hazyview on the banks of the Sabie River. We welcome children of all ages during the excursions (under adult supervision). For the Elephant Ride experience kids have to be at least 4 years old.

• Elephant Interaction

Experience the thrill of being close to these magnificent creatures and witness their intelligence, their compassionate nature and sheer delight interacting with their human counterparts. The interaction with the elephant offers you the opportunity to touch the elephant, exchange trunk greetings and offer tasty treats. Experienced elephant handlers share their in-depth knowledge of fascinating elephant behaviour.

• Interaction and elephant ride

For a memorable hour, guests have the chance to interact with these enormous creatures - handing out pellets and touching the varying textures of their trunk, tongue, skin and feet. After the interaction, saddle-up and set off into the African bush on the back of the elephant. Enjoy a different perspective while embarking on a journey that was once a privilege reserved only for kings!

• Interaction with Elephant Ride and Lunch at Hippo Hollow

After your interaction and elephant ride, enjoy a delicious lunch at Hippo Hollow Country Estate.

• Ultimate Elephant Experience

On arrival your hosts, the elephant, extend a warm welcome to you! Experience the pleasure of interacting with these amazing creatures and learn about their important role as wildlife ambassadors for the African elephant. Saddle-up and set off into the African bush on the back of the elephant for a wonderful view of our surroundings. During the ride you are able to stop at any time to experience walking with the elephant too. This allows you to get great photographs of the elephant in the bush and interacting with their handlers. The privilege of dining with these large mammals will become a reality, as a delicious picnic is spread out before you as you watch the elephant cavorting in the dam and enjoying their mud bath.

• Canyons, Cultures and Contrasts ? Panorama Discoverer

A day out on the famed 'Panorama Route' along the Drakensberg Escarpment: this tour features visits to the Victorian Town of Pilgrims Rest, the infamous Robber's Grave, Blyde River Canyon, The Three Rondavels, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and Lisbon Waterfalls. You'll get up close and personal with some of the region's natural beauty, and we?ll tell you about the history of the area's hardy pioneers. Lunch is enjoyed at Harries Original Pancake Restaurant in Graskop, where sweet, freshly prepared, pancakes and fresh salads and other country fare are served. This is a full day excursion.

• Cascades and Canyons Spectacular

Take an exhilarating helicopter flight that swoops over deep and mysterious gorges and through lush valleys bursting with vegetation and colour. Linger above cascading waterfalls for some brilliant photo opportunities. The flight will continue to God's Window, which offers awesome panoramic views of the bushveld below. Then it?s on to the fascinating and dramatic rock formations of the 1 000-metre-deep, 30-kilometrelong Blyde River Canyon, (the third deepest and greenest Canyon in the World). You will have a bird?s eye view of the curious Three Rondavels! We will then land at a site with magnificent views of the Mpumalanga Lowveld, while you tuck into a delicious picnic.

Get active

Although game drives are the main attraction, there are plenty of other activities at Ulusaba to keep you entertained. Work out in the gym or even go for a spot of tennis on one of our two courts.

• Safari walks

Take a safari walk with your Ranger and Tracker and you'll get an opportunity to see smaller creatures that are often missed when you're on the game vehicles.

• Tennis anyone

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!

• Gym

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

Families

At Ulusaba kids of any age can stay at Rock and Cliff Lodge and are invited to join the Cub's Club. We offer a range of activities tailored to each child or group together with Cub's cuisine.

All Cubs will be given a Cub's Club Backpack full of little goodies to entertain and educate them about the African Bush. Rock Lodge is ideal for families with children as this is where our Ulusaba Cub's Club is based.

Because Rock Lodge is intimate, we do not operate a set programme, rather a range of great activities for your cubs to choose from. On arrival each cub will receive a cool backpack filled with educational safari goodies and a cap! Cubs have their very own amenities in the room, just like their folks do, and we will provide a fantastic range of kids' products. In every Cub's room there will be a personal welcome letter and a special introduction to their stay with a health & safety briefing specifically aimed at younger guests.

Dining

All your meals are included and with at least six chances to eat, we promise you won't go hungry.

Freshly baked goodies wait before you set off on your game drive, we might surprise you with a few more treats while you're in the middle of the bush.

Once back at the lodges a full breakfast and debrief - our pick is the poached eggs on a boerewors patty, simply delicious and hard to resist?

Lunch time is taken any time you please from 1.30pm until 3.00pm and our chefs will whip you up anything you fancy and we have a menu if the choice is too hard. Our Rangers favourite is the Kudu burger.

What's on the menu?

Our internationally renowned chefs have developed numerous pan-African dishes influenced by many African cultures, flavours and spices. Our recipes are constantly refreshed and consist of seasonal, local ingredients. Whether dining under the African sky, in the Boma, on a deck or in the dining room, our menus and meals promise to be exciting, social and inspirational. All our breads and pastries are home baked daily and we also cater for private meals and special occasions.

Private Dining

Of course, if you'd like a more intimate experience, we'd be delighted to organise private dining for you either on a secluded deck or at a location you choose. Be sure to win some brownie points by organising this before arrival and we'll make sure we ramp up the romance.

Cubs club meals

We have a great range of child-friendly meals. Your Cubs (that's the children) can choose from a selection of tasty, well balanced, healthy and fun meals keeping both the parents and the Cubs happy!

Room Service

Feeling peckish? Just buzz our team from your room and we'll keep you feeling full with something tasty off our menu.

Wine Cellar

Wine lovers won't go thirsty with our well-stocked wine cellar at Safari Lodge. Our tailored wine tastings are a must with an experience at the Safari Lodge wine cellar starts with us establishing your own personal tastes. If you prefer hearty reds we won't delay your enjoyment by showcasing our best rosés, and likewise if you can't wait to sip a refreshing glass of chilled white we won't hold you back. South Africa has an excellent reputation for wine worldwide and naturally we're keen to showcase some of the best local vintages on offer. The wines speak for themselves, and we want you to feel at home, so we don't have a lengthy wine list full of 'winespeak'.

About our selection: You'll find wines from tiny family owned cellars that put so much passion into their craft because they want people to love their wine as much as they do. The traditional bigger names are also present along with some newer, equally impressive small producers, with wines from organic and biodynamic producers. There's something to suit everybody: a dry rosé for lunchtime, a beefy cabernet sauvignon with your game dish as well as South Africa's very own pinotage and local specialty chenin blanc. You'll also find exquisitely oaked and unoaked chardonnays and delicate pinot noirs for lighter dishes.

Spa

The Aroma Boma is the perfect antidote to all the excitement of being out on the game drives. Book in for a relaxing treatment, from facial rituals to massage to essential grooming.

The Aroma Boma at Rock Lodge is located 800 feet above the African savannah with truly stunning views over the Bush and offers complete privacy.

At Safari Lodge, the Aroma Boma 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!

We use 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. Spa treatments are available for an additional charge.

La Stone Full Body
Ulusaba Rock Lodge is uniquely placed on top of a koppie, or small mountain, made up of granite and quartz rock. This LaStone treatment is designed around the principle of geothermal therapy and uses warm basalt stones to relax, nurture and nourish tight and stressed muscles, allowing deep heat penetration. As a complement, cool marble stones are used to flush out toxins and melt any remaining muscular tension. This is a highly effective treatment.

Africology Body Experience
Your body experience starts with a full body scrub and mud application. Your therapist will choose one of the muds from our range specific to your needs. This process eliminates toxins while exfoliating lifeless skin cells. This treatment softens, soothes, and improves skin hydration; the warm herbal blend massage relaxes you on application, while the background sounds of Africa ensure a special way to help the mind focus on the holistic experience.

Bespoke Body Yoga Massage
This treatment is wonderful for runners and active individuals. This massage covers the whole body and targets stress and stiff areas. The stretching movements increase flexibility and releases tension allowing the body's natural energy to flow more freely ? ideal after a long flight.

La Sole Reflexology
Using hot and cool stones on the reflex points on the feet, this treatment will work on all the systems of the body, leaving you totally relaxed.

Weddings & Honeymoons

We love weddings at Ulusaba, and what could be more spectacular or evocative than a ceremony in the African Bush! Getting married on safari at Ulusaba in South Africa is the kind of wedding your guests will be talking about for years to come. Say 'I do' under the romantic canopy of an Amarula tree, surrounded by flaming bamboo torches, and announced by the beat of African drums. We've put together four wedding options, from the simple to the lavish, all designed with you in mind.

Special Occasions

Whether a milestone birthday, anniversary, company retreat or just a time to get away with friends and family, Ulusaba is the perfect setting. With exclusive use of one or both of the Ulusaba lodges you have all the privacy, exclusivity and flexibility that you desire. Your stay will be uniquely tailored: perhaps cocktails at sunset followed by tribal dances around a bush campfire or a safari themed child's birthday party? Whatever your preference, our team will ensure an unforgettable African safari experience.