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Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

4.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
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Bridge House Sunset Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service

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Selati Bridge, Kruger National Park, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Skukuza Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Paul Kruger Gate
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Kruger National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Skukuza (SZK)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Bridge House Garden Suite 4 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bridge House Garden Suite 4

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Garden Suite

  • 517.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bridge House Garden Suite 5

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Carriage Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Carriage Suite

  • 301.00 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bridge House Garden Suite 2

  • 388.00 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Bridge House Garden Suite 6 | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bridge House Garden Suite 6

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bridge House Sunset Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Bridge House Garden Suite 3

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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About this property

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

4.5-star Skukuza hotel close to Kruger National Park
This hotel features 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and spa services.
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites features 3 outdoor swimming pools. The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This all-inclusive hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Onsite secured valet parking is complimentary.

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 6 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 1 percent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge
Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge Garden Suites
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites Hotel
Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites Skukuza

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 113 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional in Every Detail

This was a very special chance for my daughter and I to visit Kruger Park. So I opted for a special place to stay - Kruger Shalati. We stayed in a train car on the bridge. It was elegant, quiet, and spacious with a spectacular view. Below us in the river was abundant wildlife including hippos. We enjoyed an all inclusive plan with superb dining, gracious service, and two daily safaris with exceptional guides (shout out to Lisa!) I stay in hotels 100+ nights a year and this ranks as one of the finest resorts I’ve ever experienced.
Our Railcar Room
The Pool on the Bridge
The Train on the Bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICARDO

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unfurgetable Experience!

Fantastic Experience we had in this Lodge! Unfurtunatelly, we just stayed one night, and should be 2 nights and inside the train! The room we choice was amazing! But inside the train should be an undorgetable experience!! Just inside the restaurant it was warm, should have more ar condicionar!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Kruger experience.

Exceptional setting in KNP. Service was amazing, game drives ones of the best I’ve experienced.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place everything was excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionnal site, great food and a full board menu including drinks. Game drives included with excellent guides and brand new Toyota Hilux. Don't miss it when staying in Kruger

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic and completely unique hotel on a train. We stayed in a garden suite which was lovely. The staff were really helpful and friendly and the food was fabulous. We had Nelly as our tour guide on the game drives and saw the big five. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort in the vast wilderness

The staff are all so friendly and hospitable. Be ready to eat like you never have before on the fully inclusive package. Stayed in Garden room number 5 and it was very nice and spacious. Elephants, monkeys, crocodiles and hippos are all at the doorstep of the resort visiting daily which is amazing. Twice daily game drives take place at 5am and 4:30pm and we're so much fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best of the best

Best hotel of my life. Best service. Unlimited drinks all day long and fantastic wines. Food was excellent and the safari organized were amazing Don't hesitate, book here absolutely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend staying at Shalati - we stayed 4 nights and could have stayed longer. The accommodations were great, staff was amazing and the setting is truly unique and incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Asia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! From the moment we checked in until the very last minute of our stay we were blown away by the uniqueness of this incredible experience! From watching crocodiles and hippos everyday to the pool area to the safari game drives with our amazing guide Lawrence we loved it all! Our carriage suite no.10 was right over the river and the views were breathtaking! Would return in a heartbeat! Thank you to all the staff at Shalati for making our stay so very special!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An outstanding experience awaits any traveler choosing to stay at Kruger Shalati. The staff is friendly, professional, and attentive; the food is ample and delicious; the rooms are stunning and luxurious; and the view of exotic animals interacting in the wild is extraordinary. This is truly a one of a kind trip! Well done!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, beautiful room with view, warm and welcoming staff and wonderful food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our best trips ever. Staff is beyond accommodating. Went with a group of 5. Each morning and afternoon game drives are scheduled. Shout out to our guide Nelly!! He's beyond knowledgeable and knows all the patterns of the 'big 5'. He will also stop and explain fun facts about the animals, their patterns, etc. Most certainly the highlight of our trip. The property is beautiful and we saw elephants, hippos, giraffes, and crocs from our train. Service is top notch. The team remembers your preferences and the food was simply amazing. Can't say enough good things about this resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff go above and beyond to make your stay enjoyable. You can watch animals in the river from the train rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Kruger Shalati was fabulous. The staff went above and beyond to cater to our every need. Our guide on our daily game drives was extremely knowledgeable and stayed out extra time when he knew animals were in the area. Our rooms were gorgeous and the train bridge is a unique experience we will never forget. I highly recommend the Kruger Shalati and hope we are lucky enough to come back for another visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All you can imagine - and more!

We decided to go to ToB based on the "Reluctant Traveller" show, and we expected it to be fun and worth staying there. We were pleasantly surprised with how much better everything was than we even imagined it would be. Big Sam, the entire staff, and Lisa (our guide/driver) were all so friendly and helpful. It was a great trip and someplace we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Once you have done a safari here, you will not want to go anywhere else. When your room is on a train bridge and you can see wildlife from your room, have amazing twice a day game drives and excellent food and service, Shalati is a little piece of heaven. Our ranger, Sizwe, was an amazing spotter and a wonderful person.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff, amazing room and game drives are fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024