| South Africa is a country synonymous with the | | | | Richard Branson. Situated in the Sabi Sabi Private |
| concept of 'safari'. Safari is the Swahili word | | | | Game Reserve which is one of the Kruger's |
| meaning long journey, it is most often used to | | | | fenceless neighbours this 5 star reserve offers |
| describe overland adventures through African | | | | safari travellers everything they would expect |
| national parks and reserves to observe wildlife in | | | | from a South African safari and more. From |
| their natural habitats. South African reserves | | | | morning and evening game drives with |
| encompass every possible landscape; from | | | | experienced game rangers and the luxurious |
| deserts, bushveld and forests to mountains and | | | | massages you'll receive at the aromatherapy spa |
| coastal regions. Home to over 100 game and | | | | to the amazing African and international cuisines - |
| nature reserves South Africa is Africa's premier | | | | a safari holiday at Ulusaba will not disappoint. |
| safari destination. Out of all these reserves the | | | | Summer vs. Winter |
| internationally renowned Kruger Park and its | | | | There's nothing better than an African summer; |
| surrounding reserves is the most popular amongst | | | | the days and nights are warm, the vegetation is |
| safari goers. | | | | lush and the heat of the day is broken by the |
| The Kruger National Park | | | | sporadic bouts of thundershowers in the late |
| Each year approximately half a million domestic | | | | afternoon. The summer months last from |
| and international tourists visit this premier game | | | | October to March and in the main game viewing |
| reserve. The Kruger National Park is a 2 million | | | | areas (Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu Natal) |
| hectare park that was established in 1898 to | | | | summer temperatures range from 16°C to |
| protect South African wildlife and is today an | | | | 32°C and in isolated cases can exceed |
| unrivalled leader in environmental management. | | | | 40°C. The summer months at these |
| Surrounding the Kruger National Park are several | | | | reserves are renowned for the host of beautiful |
| smaller game reserves, there are no fences | | | | migrant birds and the newborn additions to the |
| between any of these reserves allowing the | | | | animal families within the park (November and |
| animals to roam free. The area is most | | | | December). |
| celebrated due to the fact that it is Big Five | | | | With the exception of the Western Cape, South |
| country, during your stay you will have the | | | | Africa experiences summer rainfall so its winters |
| opportunity to observe every one of the | | | | are generally quite dry. |
| members of the Big Five: the Lion, Leopard, | | | | Due to the dry weather the bush at the game |
| Rhino, Elephant and Cape Buffalo. | | | | reserves tends to be dry and thin which enhances |
| Luxury Safari Options | | | | visibility. Water is quite scarce at this time of year |
| Safari tends to be associated with "roughing it" | | | | so it is more likely that you will see large herds of |
| and while a few years ago that was what safaris | | | | elephant or antelope gathering around the |
| were about, fortunately you no longer have to | | | | waterholes. During the winter months (May - July) |
| concern yourselves with the thought of outdoor | | | | the temperatures range from 5°C to |
| ablutions or a lack of electricity. Today all you | | | | 24°C, the mornings and evenings tend to be |
| need to do is sit back, relax and let the power of | | | | quite cold but the days are rather pleasant so be |
| nature envelop you.Luxury safari's are extremely | | | | sure to pack some warm items for your winter |
| popular amongst visitors to South Africa, the thrill | | | | safari. Game concentrations are high during the |
| of the wild is effortlessly combined with 5 star | | | | winter months you will see a variety of species |
| guest lodges and amazing entertainment. You | | | | which are sometimes harder to spot in summer - |
| really do get the best of both worlds with a | | | | Experience the majesty of the African Big Five |
| holiday option such as this. One of the most | | | | during a winter safari in South Africa - we can |
| luxurious accommodation offerings is Ulusaba | | | | guarantee you won't be disappointed. |
| Private Game Reserve, which is owned by Sir | | | | |