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Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Kruger National Park

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3 outdoor pools, open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
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Luxury Carriage Suite
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Luxury Carriage Suite | Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Londolozi Game Reserve
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Skukuza (SZK)

Room options

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Luxury Carriage Suite

Luxury Carriage Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
  • 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 2

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

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

Bridge House Garden Suite 3

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

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

Bridge House Garden Suite 5

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

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

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About the area

Mbombela

Mbombela retreat .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Skukuza Golf Course and 12 miles (20 km) of Kruger National Park. Londolozi Game Reserve and Numbi Gate are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Kruger National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • AM Spa Kruger - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Paul Kruger Gate - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Skukuza Golf Course - 13 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Londolozi Game Reserve - 39 min drive - 37.9 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
  • ‪Wooden Banana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪One Life More - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

4.5-star luxury hotel near Kruger National Park
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 offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Valet parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Mbombela hotel.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 1 percent of room rate

We've listed 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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. 148 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 161 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is one of the best hotels I’ve ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Superchef

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was beyond my expectations in terms of value for money! Everything was beyond expectation, welcome, food, amenities, beverage options, game drive, comfort, staff! I cannot dream of a better place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tayeb

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was flawless. Best hotel stay ever.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

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

Amazing Experience!!

The photos of this place on the site don’t really do it justice. It was incredibly beautiful. Very updated with great design and very clean. The staff were all amazing and the food was fantastic. We felt like we probably each gained 3 kilos in the three days we were there. We also did all of the 2x daily game drives and those were a really great experience too…we saw something new/different each time we went out. Our guide (Lisa) went out of her way to make those great..one day our group “voted” to go to the south end of the park to try to see rhinos and she said it would be a long drive and we had about a 10% chance to see them. Just as it was about time to head back and we’d given up, we ended up seeing a group of 4 rhinos. Then on the way back, we spotted a leopard, so we stopped for that, which extended that game drive by nearly two hours. Lisa seemed happy to do that and…even though we didn’t get back til after 10:30, we were still given the full breakfast service/options when we returned!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulo

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taize

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really have no words. This was one of the best hotel experiences I’ve ever had. I’m coming from the US and this was our first safari experience, my husbands first time in Africa, and I was beyond blown away. From the service, to the dining options, to the attention to detail… everything was a 10 out of 10. We stayed in one of the carriage suits and it was beyond memorable! LOVE KRUGER SHALATI!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay service was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and ambience. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and friendly and our servers were attentive and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025