Introduction

Experience 4 nights aboard the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge, one of South Africa's most exciting new accommodations in the iconic Kruger National Park. This unique luxury train, stationed on the historic Selati Bridge above the Sabie River at Skukuza Rest Camp, offers breathtaking views and a one-of-a-kind stay, honoring the first guests who explored the park by train nearly a century ago.

Your journey includes return local flights from Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport. With 31 rooms, including 24 carriage rooms and 7 Bridge House rooms, Kruger Shalati provides an extraordinary experience tailored for ultimate comfort and relaxation. Enjoy an unforgettable adventure surrounded by Africa’s natural beauty!

Highlights

Kruger National Park

Return Local Flights from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Daily

Morning and Afternoon Open vehilce safari drives

Amazing Views

All Beverages

Day 1

Day 1 Kruger National Park

Departing from the Johannesburg OR Tambo at mid-day on a 50min flight to the Skukuza Airport located in the heart of the Kruger National Park. The flight route to the Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga Province takes you over the wide-open spaces of the Highveld, down the escarpment and through the scenic Lowveld region.

You will be collected from the Skukuza Airport, check into your luxury train carriage suite and have time to freshen up, enjoy a light lunch and relax before departing on an open safari vehicle for your first afternoon game drive in the reserve.

Back at the lodge a delicious dinner under starlight will await you.

You overnight in your luxury carriage suite at Shalati Train on the Bridge and your deal includes lunch and dinner.

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Activities Day 1

Afternoon

Transfer by Air, Johannesburg Airport to Skukuza Airport

Mid Day

Lunch is always a highlight, so relax and enjoy our food.

15:30pm / 16:30pm depending on season

Afternoon Game Drive, Kruger National Park

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Activity Times, All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 1

Shalati Train on the Bridge

One of the most exciting new offerings in the iconic Kruger National Park – in fact, in the whole of South Africa – is the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge. This unique concept perfectly combines Africa’s most breath-taking natural splendour with exquisite luxury aboard a newly refurbished train. Permanently stationed on the historical Selati Bridge high above the Sabie River at Skukuza Rest Camp, the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge now offers the most unique accommodation anyone could imagine.

Meal Plan Lunch & Dinner All drinks

Day 2 to 4

Day 2 to 4 Kruger National Park

You will get an early wake-up call and just have time for a hot beverage and rusks before departing on a 3-hour game drive to see the sun rising in the east.

On return you can enjoy a brunch and choose to spend the rest of the day at the pool or lazing around before it is time for an afternoon game drive with an expert guide, to return in time for another dinner under the stars.

Activities Day 2

05:30am / 06:30am depending on the Season

Get up before the sun and go on an early morning game drive in Kruger National Park. It’s when animals are active and the light is at its most beautiful.