Ulusaba Live Wildlife Cam – Xikwenga Dam

Ulusaba is Sir Richard Branson's private game reserve in the western Sabi Sand, sharing an open border with Kruger National Park in Mpumalanga. The camera looks over Xikwenga Dam, where hippos, elephants and antelope come to drink and cool off.

What to see

• Hippos in the dam
• Elephants bathing and drinking
• Leopards, lions and rhinos on drives
• Waterbirds, crocodiles and visiting antelope

Ulusaba has two lodges: Rock Lodge, perched on a rocky koppie with wide views, and Safari Lodge, built among tamboti trees along a dry riverbed. The reserve offers game drives, guided walks, a spa and a community project in the nearby village. The name means "place of little fear" in the local language.

Plan your visit

• Fly to Ulusaba airstrip from Johannesburg or Kruger Mpumalanga
• Visit in the dry winter, May–September, for the best game viewing
• Book a walking safari for a different perspective
• Take malaria precautions and pack neutral clothing

Summers are hot and humid with afternoon storms, while winters are dry, sunny and cool at night. The dam attracts wildlife all year, especially when other water sources dry up.