About The Kruger Shalati "Train on the Bridge" Lodge
Everybody has seen the pictures and it will soon be possible to enjoy this Unique Experience in the iconic Kruger National Park. Staying in a train parked on the Selati Bridge, suspended over the Sabie River!
The re-envisioned train pays homage to the guests who explored the park nearly 100 years ago. It welcomes new explorers to celebrate the first visits to the iconic park back in the early 1920s, when the train would park overnight in the exact spot where Kruger Shalati is now positioned.
The train accommodation offers 31 rooms, consisting of 24 carriage rooms (ready from December 2020) and 7 bridge house rooms (to be completed in 2022). Each of these is designed to ensure breathtaking views and comfort.
The glass-walled, large train rooms allow for infinite views along the length of the majestic Sabie River while the style of the train is a celebration of African design in collaboration with local art and crafting skills. There is a strong influence from the natural world, each coach is created as a luxury den, adorned with organic furnishings, patterns and textures.
Aligned with the floor level of the train lies a deck with a pool, offering guests the unique experience of taking a dip while watching crocodiles, hippos and elephants in the Sabie River below.
Carriage Suites on the Train
All rooms come standard with the following:
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony / Deck
- Bath
- Dressing Gowns
- En-Suite
- Lounge Area
- Pure Cotton Linen
- Shower
- Mini Bar
- Tea / Coffee
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Facilities
Property Facilities
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Activity Desk
- Bar
- Eco Friendly
- Internet Access (Complimentary)
- 24-hour Security
- Mobile Connectivity
- Laundry Service (Available)
Activities at the lodge and in the area
- High Tea
- Fine Dining
- Big 5 Game Viewing
- Walks (Guided)
- Wildlife Tours
- Bird Watching
- Safaris and Game Drives
- Massages