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    Kruger Shalati – The Train on The Bridge

    Selati Bridge, Skukuza, Kruger National Park

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    Kruger Shalati – The Train on The Bridge

    Selati Bridge, Skukuza, Kruger National Park

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    Overview

    Kruger Shalati - The Train on The Bridge is the perfect combination of Africa’s most breath-taking natural splendours. Enjoy a well-deserved luxury experience aboard a refurbished train that is reminiscent of African excellence. This is a permanent feature on the Selati Bridge, perfectly situated on the Sabie River.

    Kruger Shalati is one of the most unique luxury accommodation offerings in the Kruger and pays homage to the guests who explored the park nearly 100 years ago. The train celebrates where the first visits to the iconic park were allowed in the early 1920s, the train would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati - The Train Lodge on The Bridge will be positioned.

    The accommodation comprises of 24 Luxury Carriage Suites which are situated on the Bridge. The suites on the train provide a deeply visceral experience, tailored for immersive comfort. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure, an enthralling break or to simply immerse yourself in earth’s finest creations, Kruger Shalati - the Train on the Bridge looks forward to welcoming you on a journey of discovery with nature in the most extraordinary way imaginable.

    The glass-walled, large train rooms at Kruger Shalati, The Train on The Bridge allow for infinite views along the length of the majestic Sabie River while the style of the train is a celebration of African design in collaboration with local art and crafting skills. High above the riverbanks, aligned with the floor level of the train, will lie our bespoke deck with pool, offering a swimming experience unlike any other – with crocodile, hippos, buffalos and elephants greeting guests meters below – a vista unlike any other!

    Thought-provoking, unique design is core to our offering, but the holistic experience is centred around our human-ness, our cultural nuances, the people involved in the making of every element, and ultimately the kindness with which we receive our guests.

    About the Kruger National Park

    The largest game reserve in South Africa, the Kruger National Park is larger than Israel. Nearly 2 million hectares of land that stretch for 352 kilometres (20 000 square kilometres) from north to south along the Mozambique border, is given over to an almost indescribable wildlife experience. Certainly, it ranks with the best in Africa and is the flagship of the country’s national parks - rated as the ultimate safari experience.

    Lying in the heart of the Lowveld is a wildlife sanctuary like no other, its atmosphere so unique that it allows those who enter its vastness to immerse themselves in the unpredictability and endless wilderness that is the true quality of Africa.

    The Kruger National Park lies across the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in the north of South Africa, just south of Zimbabwe and west of Mozambique.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Selati Bridge, Skukuza, Kruger National Park
    • Size
      2 million hectares
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Big 5
    • No Off Road
    • Camp Fenced
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Spa Treatments
    • Pool
    • Wi-Fi
    • Air Conditioner
    • Malaria area
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    • Mpumalanga
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    Why We Love It
    • Kruger Shalati is one of the most Unique Experiences of the Kruger
    • One of the most anticipated and exciting new offerings coming to the iconic Kruger National Park, South Africa. A perfect combination of Africa’s most breath-taking natural splendours with well-deserved luxuries aboard a newly refurbished train that is reminiscent of African excellence
    • Permanently stationed in Skukuza on the historically rich Selati Bridge above the Sabie River, Kruger Shalati offers the most unique luxury accommodation in a re-envisioned train
    • Offering 31 rooms, consisting of 24 train carriage rooms which provide a deeply visceral experience, tailored for immersive comfort
    • The glass-walled, large train rooms allow for infinite views along the length of the majestic Sabie River
    • High above the riverbanks, aligned with the floor level of the train, will lie our bespoke deck with pool, offering a swimming experience unlike any other – with crocodile, hippos, buffalos and elephants greeting guests meters below – a vista unlike any other!
    Good to know
    • Important Note: Kruger Shalati will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 07 January to 04 April 2027.
    • Kruger Shalati is not in a private concession and Game Drives are conducted on the public road
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    Details
    • 24 Luxury Carriage Rooms

       

    • Setting: On the Selati Bridge overlooking the Sabie River
    Activities
    • Game Drives
    • Spa (outsourced)
    • Golf (outsourced)
    Children

    12+ welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy

    12+ welcome on Game Drives

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    8 Guests

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    Featured Rates
    • From
      R 9,550
    • Per person per night sharing
    • Normal selling rate
      R 16,450
    • Save up to
      Save 42%
    • Rules
      Summer Special Offer
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 14 September 2026 until 15 December 2026
    Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Luxury accommodation in a Carriage Room
    • All meals
    • Teas and coffees
    • Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
    • Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles
    • Return road transfers between the Skukuza Airport and the lodge
    • Wi-Fi

     

    Additional Notes

    Important Note: Kruger Shalati will be temporarily closed for refurbishment from 07 January to 04 April 2027.

    Important Notes
    • Kruger Park Conservation fee of R 134 per person per stay is applicable to all reservations
    • A 1% community levy to be prepaid and will be added to the invoice at the time of booking
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.
    Closest Airport

    Skukuza Airport

    Drive Time

    5 hours from Johannesburg

    10 minutes from Skukuza Airport

    Reserve
    • Name
      Selati Bridge, Skukuza, Kruger National Park
    • Size
      2 million hectares
    Location
    • Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge, Kruger National Park, Skukuza, South Africa

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    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    12+ welcome

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