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Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers
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Luxury Carriage Suite | Bathroom
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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Luxury all-inclusive hotel near Kruger National Park

Located close to Skukuza Golf Course, Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites provides free continental breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and an adjacent golf course. Tee up with amenities, such as golf lessons and a golf pro shop, at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to game and wildlife viewing and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Selati Bridge, Kruger National Park, Skukuza, Mpumalanga, 1350
  • Place, Kruger National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, AM Spa Kruger
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Londolozi Game Reserve
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Carriage Suite

Luxury Carriage Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Family Garden Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

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

Bridge House Garden Suite 2

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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

Bridge House Garden Suite 3

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Bridge House Garden Suite 4

Bridge House Garden Suite 4

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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

Bridge House Garden Suite 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Bridge House Garden Suite 6

Bridge House Garden Suite 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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

Bridge House Sunset Suite

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Mbombela

With a stay at Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites in Mbombela, you'll be 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Skukuza Golf Course and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Kruger National Park. .This all-inclusive hotel is 23 mi (37 km) from Londolozi Game Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • AM Spa Kruger - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 19 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Phabeni Gate - 47 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Londolozi Game Reserve - 49 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Skukuza (SZK) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Selati Train Restaurant & Museum - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪3638 Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Trees Restaurant Skukuza Camp - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪One More Life - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Spend the day on a safari adventure, then dip into one of the 3 outdoor pools. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
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).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 sockets in bathroom
  • No lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • 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

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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. 177 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Newport

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every detail from checking in to checking out was amazing. The rooms and service was impeccable and the views were amazing. The game drives were fun and insightful. And the food was extremely good with a revolving lunch/dinner menu every day. Best hotel I've been to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adorei minha estadia, tudo estava sensacional 🙏❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the kitchen, the cuisine. the novelty of the train on the Bridge pales in comparison to the service, the atmosphere, and the attention to detail that this uber safari lodge offers. While not inexpensive I can't imagine having a more elevated experience at other lodges costing double and triple what shalati charges. I was blown away ..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hailey, Salt Lake City

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sherri Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the best hospitality I've ever experienced. My son and I loved staying there. It was so unique to be on the train, and it was very clean and luxurious. Our guide, Thuli, was amazing and extremely knowledgable on our game drives. Highly recommend her too!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff. Loved the room. An overall wonderful experience!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff. Stunning views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique accommodation. A must stay! Staff are extremely welcoming and accommodating. Everything about Kruger Shalati is special. I went on every safari ride, which was so special, so it meant I didn't get to take in all that Shalati had to offer - lounges and pools. So, take a safari ride off and enjoy more of everything Shalati has to offer. The food is 5-star.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mattias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient transfer from Skukuza Airport, transfer less than 15 mins. Train is very unique accommodation with excellent view of surroundings and wildlife. Would higly recommend spa treatments.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and the property is so serene.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle, Long Island City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GORGEOUS carriage suite and loooved watching animals from the bridge and from the dining venue! Staff was extraordinarily accommodating and our safari guide Lawrence was absolutely the BEST!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

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

Once in a life time experience

This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed; an amazing location in beautiful Skukuza, the quirkiest stunning train/bridge hotel and the extraordinary staff! Rooms are extremely spacious and beautifully decorated, the views from the room and the pool deck is breathtaking. It’s the most beautiful feeling watching animals from above, enjoying the river running under the train bridge. The staff is maybe the friendliest and the most hardworking hotel staff I’ve experienced. Tinashe, Happy, Angie and many more .. they make you feel so welcomed, almost like a family! On top of all, what makes it even more special is the Kruger NP game drives. My husband and I both feel extremely lucky to have met the amazing Victor, who is a very special and extraordinary game guide. I have done a lot safaris around the world but never met a guide like him. He is full of love for animals (and BIRDS!), he gets so excited seeing them, tracking them, as if this is not what he sees everyday. His level of knowledge about all animals, their behaviours, patterns, from the biggest to the rarest animal, the surrounding fauna.. it is just like going on documentary drives. Unbelievable! Till I met him, I didn’t know much about birds. When I said that to him, he went and printed me a copy of an extensive bird checklist as a surprise for our next drive and we tracked them together the rest of our drives.Thank you so much Victor for everything you did for us, we couldn’t ask for a better experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennise A

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudio Moura

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

Absolutely amazing stay!

Absolutely amazing stay! Perfect accommodation, outstanding service, breathtaking safari, and delicious food. Everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fantastic place all around!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible views and amenities from the train bridge. Service was fantastic. Wish we were there longer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, we drove in and drove out, which was a great experience. make sure you book the right airport and you won’t have to drive your own car although we loved driving around ourselves in addition to the wonderful game drives. The staff and the Safari drivers were the best. The garden rooms were lovely and we saw many animals and baby hippo, newly born from the view on the train track
Take warm clothes the Safari rides are early in the morning and late at night for more animal viewing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ARTURO, Frisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique experience, view and location the staff is amazing and the food great we think this is a must try lodge do to its unique design everything here is a different atmosphere!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, wonderful facilities, unique stay. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025