South Africa
Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge
A third off in the Kruger.
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Kruger Shalati is a train parked permanently on the Selati Bridge, high above the Sabie River at Skukuza in the Kruger National Park.
Its 24 Carriage Suites have glass walls facing the river, and a pool and deck hang off the bridge itself. On the bank, the Bridge House adds 7 more rooms, including a Family Suite sleeping 4. Children under 12 stay in the Bridge House instead of on the train. A stay includes 2 game drives a day in open vehicles, and the river draws animals and birds all year.
What your rate covers
The South African resident rate covers all meals, 2 safari activities a day and selected local drinks. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Getting there
By road it is about 6 hours from Joburg. The nearest airport is Skukuza.
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Good to know
How much does it cost to stay at Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge?
The South African resident rate at Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge is from R9,550 per person per night sharing, against a usual rate of R14,900, a saving of 36%. It is valid until 15 December 2026 and subject to availability. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
What is included in the rate at Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge?
The rate covers all meals, 2 safari activities a day and selected local drinks. Conservation and park fees are extra unless stated.
Is Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge in a malaria area?
Yes. Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge is in a malaria area, so speak to your doctor before you travel.
How do I get to Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge?
By road it is about 6 hours from Joburg. The nearest airport is Skukuza.
Who can book the South African resident rate?
South African residents. You will need proof of residency, usually a South African ID, at check-in.
How do I book Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge through Marula Hill?
Send us your dates and how many of you are travelling. We check availability with the lodge and reply in person. The price is the lodge's own resident rate: we never change it.
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South African resident rate
Ask us for the current rate. A real person replies.
- Owner-run, in the Lowveld. The person you talk to is the person who books it.
- Your money goes to the property. We pay the property as soon as we receive your payment, so your booking is secured straight away.
- The lodge's own rate. We never change the price you pay. It is the lodge's South African resident rate, exactly as the lodge gives it to us.
- SATSA member. Marula Hill Travel, member no. 3049.
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