PERFECT COMBINATION – SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI & MAURITIUS!
PERFECT COMBINATION
To discover the ‘Big Five’ in style, fly with South African Airlines for an amazing safari experience that will await you at Sir Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Rock and Safari Lodge. Combine this exciting holiday with the lush island of Mauritius and stay at The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa and brand new hidden hideaway for the ultimate romantic holiday.
A safari is a travel experience like no other:
For most, the main ‘must see’ is South Africa’s superb game parks, the chance to enjoy the greatest excitement of all – game-viewing on safari in the vast wilderness of the African bush. The biggest ‘adventure’ opportunity of all here derives from the fantastic gallery of wildlife. A safari is a travel experience like no other – and a South African safari blending the excitement of game-viewing by vehicle or on foot with the ultimate luxury of a private game lodge or camp is unrivalled.
Ulusaba Rock & Safari Lodge – Sir Richard Branson’s Private Game Reserve:
Ulusaba Rock and Safari Lodge
Set in the heart of the Sabi Sands Game Reserve, bordering the Kruger National Park, the Sabi River provides a watering hole for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinos who are regular visitors along the river banks. Sir Richard Branson’s Private Game Reserve is located in over 13,000 hectares of private, game-rich bush; Ulusaba offers a superb game-viewing experience and a choice of lavish accommodation in two unique lodges. Rock Lodge sits atop a ‘kopje’ hilltop with rooms and suites enjoying stunning views below from their decks, while the stilted rooms at Safari Lodge (some accessed via suspended walkways) are sited along the banks of the Mabrak River (seasonal). From both lodges you can enjoy escorted walks and game-drives to seek the ‘Big Five’, swimming pools and an Aroma Boma salon for relaxing massages. Gourmet dinners are served in your lodge dining room or by a campfire in the open-air Boma. Rock Lodge features 8 rooms and stunning suites (including Rock Suite with two bedrooms).
Ulusaba Rock and Safari Lodge Pool
The Magic of Mauritius:
Mauritius for so long a little-known island lost in the Indian Ocean and 1,200 miles from Africa. Today it’s one of the hottest holiday spots for jetsetters and discerning escapists alike. Expect some of the Indian Ocean’s finest world-class resorts and exclusive hideaway hotels. Its craggy peaks and vast sugar cane fields are enriched by miles of casuarinas-fringed beaches and coral reef-ringed lagoons.
The Grand Mauritian, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa:
In July 2008, The Grand Mauritian opened as the first Starwood Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in the Indian Ocean. Located on a beautiful stretch of coastline in the north-west of the island, the resort is situated by a natural coral marine park. Inspired by the ocean and its waves – tones of blue and natural taupe, traditional timber, the creative use of natural volcanic rock and stunning thatched sugar-cane roofing, creates a warm idyllic sense of Mauritian charm and sophistication. The resort boasts an extensive list of water sports, the island’s largest freestyle pool, romantic beach and 20 hectares of lush sub-tropical gardens. The guest rooms are all sea-facing, modern classical, yet stylish in design and offer all of the latest amenities that a guest would require. The resort has a choice of three restaurants to include a fine-dining Italian option and extensive wine cellar. The Mandara Spa offers far more than a spa treatment specialising in Asian techniques using local and natural produce. The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa is a gem, a true getaway to adventure and personalised experience.
The Grand Mauritian Resort and Spa Mountain View
Enjoy a romantic fine dining experience at Brezza:
Brezza features Italian cuisine in a vibrant and casual setting during the day. During the evening the atmosphere is transformed into a romantic fine dining experience with Italian wines and traditional dishes from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. The Brezza Pool Bar is the perfect area for an aperitif or digestif to enjoy poolside. If you enjoy the wine experience, book the private table in the Brezza Wine Room to enjoy a memorable dinner with Chef Francini and the Sommelier’s selection of wines to accompany your dinner.
Season by Stephane is the hotel’s signature restaurant by the award-winning French chef, Stephane Brallet. Season by Stephane offers international cuisine showcasing a variety of sumptuous dishes in a show kitchen environment where you can enjoy an interactive dining experience, and eat alfresco or inside the restaurant. The restaurant offers a nice view of tropical internal gardens and large cascading water features whilst overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean beyond. Season by Stephane features a wide range of French Grand Cru, South African and New World wines for your enjoyment.
The Grand Mauritian Resort and Spa Season by Stephane Restaurant
Bar 68 celebrates the year of independence for Mauritius – 1968. Centrally located in the resort, it is the ideal place to enjoy a cocktail under the large white sun canopies or lounge on one of the exclusive terraces. Bar 68 is a perfect area for a sundowner or a pre-dinner drink. In the evening, the bar transforms into the ideal rendezvous, before or after dinner, and the perfect place to enjoy the daily live entertainment, the backdrop of the Indian Ocean and a canopy of stars. Contemplate another perfect day at Reflections. Its poolside location is a favourite of swimmers looking to cool off with a refreshing drink and a snack. Contemporary in design – red, white and chrome has been used extensively to add a vibrant, elegant and fresh feel.
The Mandara Spa:
Spread over 10 hectares, The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa is replete with captivating views and sparkling amenities. The Mandara Spa is a luxurious retreat that was created with supreme sensitivity to the guest experience – capturing the essence of luxury and privacy that is at the heart of your stay. Beyond this blissful escape, the resort offers a number of activities to guide you on your path towards rejuvenation. Two swimming pools refresh the senses with crystalline waters and poolside refreshments and light meals, while the turquoise waves of the Indian Ocean are an incredibly tempting alternative.
Opportunity abounds for the athletically inclined at The Grand Mauritian Resort & Spa. Partake in a spirited game of tennis in one of the two floodlit courts, both conveniently located at the entrance to the hotel and offering breathtaking views of the mountains. The fitness centre – located on the first floor of the Mandara Spa – includes cardio, strength and movement training facilities. Steam rooms, sauna and Jacuzzi soothe tired muscles post workout.
The Grand Mauritian Resort and Spa Main Pool
