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Kruger Shalati – The Train on the Bridge

Kruger National Park, South Africa·Luxury lodge·Kruger Shalati·Info checked October 2026

Kruger Shalati is a hotel in a train parked on the Selati Bridge over the Sabie River at Skukuza, with seven more rooms in the Bridge House. The rate includes meals, house drinks, two game drives a day and Skukuza Airport transfers.

Rooms on a bridge over the Sabie
House drinks included
Skukuza transfers included
Pool above the river
Accommodation24 rooms in train carriages on the Selati Bridge and 7 Bridge House rooms
OperatorKruger Shalati
Safari styleGuided game drives
Children6 years and up
Traversing areaConcession size not publishedPrivate concession inside Kruger; size not published · source · What's this?
PoolWi-Fi

Strengths

  • Drinks are included in the rate
  • Airport or airstrip transfers are included
  • Close to Skukuza airport (≈ 4 km in a straight line)

Things to consider

  • Children from 6 only
  • Conservation levy on top: €225 for your group
  • Larger lodge: 31 rooms
  • Among the pricier Kruger National Park lodges for your dates

Drawn from the rates, policies and facts on this page for your dates and group, not from reviews.

Rooms

24 rooms in train carriages on the Selati Bridge and 7 Bridge House rooms. Room photos will appear once the lodge supplies them.

Rates & inclusions

PeriodDatesPublished rate≈ EUR
1 Jul – 31 Oct 20261 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026R16,450€891
1 Nov – 15 Dec 20261 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026R14,900€807
Festive 202616 Dec 2026 – 10 Jan 2027R15,800€855
11 Jan – 31 Mar 202711 Jan 2027 – 31 Mar 2027R13,750€744
1 Apr – 30 Jun 20271 Apr 2027 – 30 Jun 2027R15,800€855
1 Jul – 31 Oct 20271 Jul 2027 – 31 Oct 2027R17,500€947
1 Nov – 15 Dec 20271 Nov 2027 – 15 Dec 2027R15,800€855

All inclusive, per person sharing, as listed by Safari.com. Conversions use €1 = R18.47 (OFX mid-market rate; GBP from the Bank of England spot rate, 19 Oct 2026). Highlighted row matches your check-in date.

All meals Included
Guided game drives Included
Guided walksNot included
Conservation levyR692 pp / night
Airstrip / airport transfers Included
Drinks Included

Our source doesn't mention Kruger conservation fees; budget for them.

Where to book

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Kruger Shalati – The Train on the Bridge (Kruger National Park, Greater Kruger)
Check-in Mon, 16 Nov 2026 · check-out Thu, 19 Nov 2026 · 3 nights
2 adults
Nationality: International
Room: Train carriage room

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Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park is run by South African National Parks (SANParks). You can drive yourself on public roads and stay in SANParks rest camps, or book a lodge on a private concession inside the park.

Big FiveLionLeopardElephantRhinoCheetahWild dogBirdlife

Wildlife listed for the reserve as a whole (source: SANParks). Sightings are never guaranteed.

Game viewing through the year

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Getting there

National parkPrivate reserveAirportPark gate
MOZAMBIQUEMOZAMBIQUEZIMBABWELebombo Mountains Sabie RiverSand RiverOlifants RiverTimbavati RiverCrocodile RiverLetaba RiverShingwedzi RiverLuvuvhu RiverLimpopo River Kruger National Park AcornhoekBushbuckridgeHazyviewPafuri GatePunda Maria GatePhalaborwa GateOrpen GatePaul Kruger GatePhabeni GateNumbi GateMalelane GateCrocodile Bridge GateSataraOlifantsLower SabieLetabaMopaniShingwedziPunda MariaHoedspruitSkukuzaKMIAPhalaborwa50 kmKruger Shalati – The Train on the Bridge
Nearest scheduled airportSkukuza (SZK)
Straight-line distance≈ 4 km
TransfersReturn road transfers from Skukuza Airport are included.
AccessOn the old Selati railway bridge over the Sabie River at Skukuza.
Coordinates-24.9935, 31.5959

Policies

Check-in / check-outAsk the lodge
ChildrenTrain: 12 and older. Bridge House: from 6; ages 6–11 sharing pay 50%.
CancellationAsk the lodge or booking partner
WebsiteNot listed by our sources

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Rates and policies change, so the lodge or booking partner always confirms the final details.

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€844 pp / night all-in€5,065 for 2 adults · 3 nights
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