A Wild Romance at Ulusaba (VLWR02)

Day to day itinerary

• Day 1

  Arrive in the Sabi Sands for 3 night stay at Ulusaba

  

  On arrival at Ulusaba this afternoon, you will be ensconced in your luxurious suite and acquaint yourself with your surroundings.

  From 4.00pm afternoon tea is served, in the company of your rangers. Your rangers chat to you to find out if you have been on safari before to gauge your previous experiences and explain a bit about what they are about to experience.

  Later on there is always excitement when it gets dark as the trackers bring out the spotlights to try to find the more shy, nocturnal creatures like servals (also known as tiger forest cats) or chameleons.

  Sometimes if we are really lucky we might find a pride of lions on the move or an elusive leopard hunting.

  7.30pm: We return from drive and the you will have some time to freshen up and then come through to the bar for pre-dinner drinks. Then the chef comes to greet each guest and explain the dinner menu. This is where newfound friendship bonds are made, exchange pictures of your first sightings in the African bush or just listen to the many experiences from your fellow travellers.

  You’re unlikely to run out of things to do at Ulusaba, but we do recommend indulging in a few spa treatments during your stay, and so as part of the romance offer for couples we’ve included the following:

  A spa treatment for two: Our Aroma Boma Devotional Journey is 60 relaxing minutes where you and your partner light a candle together as a symbol of your union and you both receive a full body massage

  Romantic bath time experience: We prepare your room with a special romantic turndown service and supply you with a selection of bath oils for a romantic evening in – there’s room in the bath for two and of course the champagne will be on ice.

  Your Ranger will whisk you away to a secluded location for a romantic picnic lunch – often at Constitution Rock. Trust us, the views are fabulous, and the champagne somehow tastes even better!

• Day 2

  Incredible day of Game Viewing at Ulusaba

  

  It’s an early rise and shine for your game drive that sets off just after 5am… coffee, tea and refreshments are served before departure.

  You will depart on the morning game drive in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle for approximately 3 hours, stopping for refreshments in the heart of the South African bush.

  Retreat back to the lodge for breakfast with your Ranger, giving you an opportunity to chat about what you’ve seen that morning and to compare sightings with other guests. Breakfast is served buffet style so you can help yourself, but there is also an à la carte menu so you can order hot dishes from our kitchen.

  Lunch is served often on one of the sundecks and tables are set up restaurant style. All dishes are made to order and there is a range of options – our Rangers favour the Kudu burger!

  Before heading off on the evening game drive we will tempt you with our afternoon tea served on the patio.

  After this It’s time to depart for the evening game drive. Search for those elusive nocturnal animals after sundowner drinks served in the bush before returning to the lodge for dinner.

  Enjoy a pre-dinner drink at the bar while our chefs explain the evening’s menu choices. Everyone makes their selection and then the meal is served communally at the large tables at each lodge. We often serve dinner in the heart of the bush under the African skies around a blazing log fire. You can expect tribal dancers and singers for a truly authentic African experience.

  If all that wasn’t enough, there are snacks and treats in your room along with a fully-stocked complimentary minibar.

• Day 3

  Another full day at Ulusaba

  

  A day similar to that of Day 2. Hopefully by now you would be a lot closer to have spotted the Big 5 in their natural habitat!

• Day 4

  Final game viewing experience and departure

  

  After your last exhilarating morning safari and breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the Ulusaba family – an experience never to be forgotten.