Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge: 2 Nights Unique Getaway
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Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge: 2 Nights Unique Getaway

2 nights · Kruger National Park, South Africa

About this Experience

Suspended high above the winding Sabie River on the historic Selati Bridge, Kruger Shalati stands as a singular monument to African excellence and adventure. This reimagined luxury train, a tribute to the early pioneers of the 1920s, offers a sanctuary where glass-walled carriages provide uninterrupted vistas of the river teeming with life. Guests float above the water, sharing the horizon with elephants, hippos, and crocodiles, while enjoying the refined comforts of a five-star experience. It is a place where history and the wild converge, offering a swimming pool on an open deck and game drives that promise encounters with the Big Five, all within the iconic Kruger National Park.

The Experience Highlights

  • ◆Unique accommodation permanently stationed on the historic Selati Bridge
  • ◆Glass-walled rooms offering panoramic views of the Sabie River and wildlife
  • ◆Open-air deck with a swimming pool situated meters above hippos and elephants
  • ◆Exclusive access to Kruger National Park for Big Five sightings
  • ◆Twice-daily game drives in open Land Rovers
  • ◆A nostalgic tribute to the golden age of African safari exploration
  • ◆Stunning setting where the river flows beneath the sleeping guests.

Gallery

Kruger Shalati carriage room with bed overlooking floor to ceiling window
Kruger Shalati Luxury Carriage Room
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Kruger Shalati carriage bathroom with two sinks and window overlooking Kruger National Park
Kruger Shalati Carriage Bathroom
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Kruger Shalati Bridge with stationary red and white train and balcony with round pool
Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge
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Silhouette of Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge with sunsetting
Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge
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Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge outdoor walkway at night with low lights lighting the way beneath trees and rooms
Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge
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Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge at night in lights
Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge
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Itinerary

Travel Dates & Pricing:

09 Jul '26 to 31 Oct '26
R22 230.00 per person sharing

01 Nov '26 to 15 Dec '26
R20 139.00 per person sharing

Watch & Explore

Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge

What's Included

✓ Included
  • ✓Two nights accommodation in a Luxury Carriage Room
  • ✓Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • ✓Tea, coffee, soft drinks, house wines, local spirits, and beers
  • ✓Two daily game drives in open Land Rovers
  • ✓Transfers to and from Skukuza Airport
  • ✓WiFi access.
✕ Not Included
  • ✕Personal items and expenses
  • ✕Premium beverages
  • ✕Kruger National Park entrance fees (Conservation Levy) to be settled directly
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Transfers to and from the lodge other than to/from Skukuza Airport.
Terms & Conditions

This offer is valid for SADC residents only. Prices are quoted per person sharing and are subject to change based on availability, peak season surcharges, block-out periods, and minimum stay conditions. The exact amount will be confirmed at the time of booking. Standard terms and conditions apply and can be found at www.thompsons.co.za. E&OE.

From
R22,229
per person
Duration2 nights
DestinationKruger National Park
FlightsNot included
Transfers✓ Included
Valid from2026-07-09
Valid to2026-12-15
Offer expires2026-12-13
VisasCheck with travel advisor
Trip referencePP-TH362814
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