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Ulusaba Airport

Ulusaba, South Africa

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Ulusaba Airport

Ulusaba, South Africa
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Private bush airstrip serving Ulusaba Safari Lodge in Sabi Sand.

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Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa
Ulusaba Airport is a small private airstrip located within the Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, part of the Sabi Sand Game Reserve adjacent to Kruger National Park in South Africa's Limpopo province. It serves as the primary air access point for guests traveling to Ulusaba Safari Lodge, owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition group. The airstrip handles light aircraft and charter flights, connecting guests from Johannesburg and other regional hubs directly to the reserve without the need for long road transfers. It is not a commercial airport open to the general public, and operations are closely tied to the lodge's guest scheduling.
Terminals
There is no formal terminal building; the airstrip features minimal bush infrastructure suited to private charter and light aircraft operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airstrip is provided directly by Ulusaba Lodge staff via game vehicles to the lodge facilities within the reserve.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate here; access is exclusively via private charter services and lodge-arranged transfers.
Notable facts
  • ›Located within the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which shares an unfenced border with Kruger National Park.
  • ›Primarily serves guests of Ulusaba Safari Lodge, a Virgin Limited Edition property owned by Richard Branson.
  • ›The airstrip accommodates light charter aircraft typical of bush flying in southern Africa.
  • ›Wildlife on or near the runway requires checks before landing and takeoff operations.
  • ›Access to the airstrip is restricted to invited guests and lodge-related traffic.
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A private bush gateway where the Sabi Sand wilderness begins

Ulusaba Airport is a small private airstrip serving the exclusive Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa. It operates primarily as a dedicated transfer point for guests of Sir Richard Branson's Ulusaba lodge properties, offering direct access to one of Africa's premier Big Five safari destinations. The airstrip is not a commercial facility and functions entirely within the controlled environment of the private reserve.

Terminals
  • Ulusaba Private Airstrip Terminal — A compact, open-air bush arrival facility serving exclusively lodge guests arriving by light charter aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Private lodge game vehicles for direct transfer to Ulusaba Rock Lodge or Safari Lodge
  • Charter flight connections from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo or Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Nearby Hotels
  • Ulusaba Rock Lodge
  • Ulusaba Safari Lodge
  • Singita Boulders Lodge (Sabi Sand)
  • Londolozi Private Game Reserve
Dining

There are no public dining facilities at the airstrip itself. All meals for arriving guests are provided exclusively within the Ulusaba lodge properties, where bush dinners and boma experiences are signature offerings. In-flight catering on charter transfers can typically be arranged through the operator.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to the airstrip is strictly by prior reservation through Ulusaba lodge — no walk-in arrivals are permitted.
  • Luggage is usually restricted to soft bags of around 20 kg on light charter aircraft serving this airstrip.
  • Confirm your charter flight details well in advance as schedules depend on lodge availability and seasonal conditions.
  • Bring sufficient cash or pre-arrange payments as card facilities in the remote reserve may be limited outside lodge premises.
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