Reviews of Kruger Shalati - Train on The Bridge & Garden Suites
Selati Bridge, 1350 Skukuza, South Africa
#3 of 14 hotels in Skukuza
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 456 hotel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.8
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.8
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Facilities
9.6
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
8.7
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Free WiFi
9.8
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Dalia
South Africa122 reviews7 helpful votes10“Paradise”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Garden Suite 5 (land based)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Helvisney
Mozambique49 reviews8 helpful votes10“Great place, wonderful scenery and amazing staff. We will certainly come back.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Sunset Suite with plunge pool (land based)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Safaris could have gone more off road
Great place, wonderful scenery and amazing staff. We will certainly come back.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Gareth
South Africa11 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 3 nights
Only the weather :) We were just unlucky with the rain but still made for an enjoyable experience which didn't stop the amazing game viewing experiences.
A wonderful trip, staff were attentive, the facilities were absolutely amazing with stunning views; and the game viewing was spectacular. We loved our trip to Shalati.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Alison
United Kingdom17 reviews10“Perfection”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
nothing, it was perfect
The whole stay from start to finish was incredible, the staff were super friendly, the food was incredible, great pool with views down the river where hippo and elephants came to play. will 100% return
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Peter
Germany1 review10“5/5 Stars. Location, Rooms, Staff, Tours everything was perfect and we can recommend this place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything was perfect on our stay. There was nothing we disliked.
Very very friendly staff. Nice rooms with a unique view. We especially liked the Game Drives with Victor who showed us stunning places and we saw highlights such as baby lions, zebras, Elefants, leopards and much more and he gave lots of background knowledge so we learned a lot how the animals and nature are in sync in Kruger park. We can definitely recommend staying in Kruger Shalati. Would book there again every time for visiting Kruger Park.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Susan
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Amazing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
Everything was exceptional.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Beyers
South Africa7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Exceptional stay with great service and excellent hospitality”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dinner was really average but okay
Service was exceptional and the game drive a real treat thanks to Tebogo
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Louise
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Can’t recommend more highly - incredible setting and game viewing from the hotel rooms and pools, fantastic staff and de”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Incredible setting and fantastic staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Victor
United Kingdom44 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Beautiful hotel, great service, excellent food, helpful staff, amazing game drives with Theboho, been in the Kruger national park give you great chance to see a lot of game. Group of hippos lives just under the bridge under the train. Suites on land are just amazing: big, clean, comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Clive
United Kingdom53 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hand towel had a ragged edge, the serviettes were frayed and on one occasion still wet. I considered the laundry charges high. Would have preferred the morning drive to be later, perhaps an early breakfast and depart 7.30/8.00
Like the whole set up on the bridge and the attention to detail on the construction.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Abhishek
United States1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
The pool timings are limited. Would have loved to hang out by the pool at night.
Amazing hospitality, room and food.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Johanna
United Kingdom1 review10“Amazing experience. Surely had to be the best hotel in the world!”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Everything!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Jialing
Switzerland20 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Garden Suite (land based)
- • Stayed 3 nights
The stay and experienes at Shalati are simply unforgettable. The design of the hotel is very unique. We are travelling with a kid, hence have to stay at the landside garden suite, but the suite is equally elegant and spacious. The interior is beautiful, the bathroom very spacious. The staff and meals are AMAZING, we attended the Valentine's Day special evening with live performance, it was wonderful! We are greeted in and out from Safaris, which is the best part of the experience at Shalati. We all loved our Safari rides with Michek, he is the best guide ever! Every day its a combination of two exciting Safari trips, and in between the relaxation with good food, hospitality from the staff, fun pools, wildlifes in and surrounding Shalati. The whole experience way exceeded our expectations! We will recommend it to everyone!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Kgopotso
South Africa11 reviews10“Everything was top tier.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Very unique
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Stephane
France46 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Sunset Suite with plunge pool (land based)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not being able to stay a little longer.
The location is incredible with an extensive view of the river. From the terrace one can see elephants, hippos and even crocodiles. The game drives twice a day are a must especially when you have a great guide like Victor. The food is also excellent. I would also like to stress out the great service of Angel and Vlak at the restaurant.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Rebecca
United Kingdom64 reviews7 helpful votes10“An amazing trip, we would love to visit again”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Suite 5 (land based)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Stunning hotel, amazing staff, fantastic safari drives. Everything was perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Mariska
United Kingdom21 reviews1 helpful vote10“Wonderful stay with a difference, being the train!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like
The rooms on the train were just phenomenal! The swimming pools were great.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0“Trip of a life time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, the only thing that I thought could be slightly improved are just some areas of the food. But the food generally is also very good.
This is a truly unique venue. The rooms are beautiful and the views amazing.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Linda
South Africa13 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Kruger Shalati is one of the best experiences my husband and I have had the pleasure of enjoying! The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff was exceptional... the concept of the train on the bridge, the decor and design and attention to detail inside the train carriage was phenomenal... not to mention the magnificent views!!! The food and dining experience was absolutely superb! The game drives were fun and informative... our guide had a wonderful knowledge of the animals and the bush! We honestly had the most magnificent time!! Thank you Kruger Shalati, you are doing everything right!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Ziad
Saudi Arabia4 reviews10“Amazing wonderful experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothin
Everything from A-Z From the greetings till the good bye Staff were very welcoming and with professional hospitality. Train on the bridge is just amazing
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 25 February 2024
Peter
Germany36 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Unique train experience in the mid of Kruger Park”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing to complain but you have to be aware that due to the number of rooms and guests this is more a hotel than a cosy lodge. You can find your privacy though if you want.
The location is unique as is the idea to renovate an old train and park it on a bridge in the middle of Kruger Park crossing the Sabie River. The rooms in the train are beautifully designed even the space is restricted due to the train measures. The view through the large windows is great and if you are lucky you can see animals right from your room. Staff was very attentive and food was excellent. On top we were lucky with our game drive seeing a lot of animals right around the lodge.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Veronica
South Africa60 reviews3 helpful votes10“A different way to experience the Kruger Park”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
- • Stayed 2 nights
February is a very hot month to be on the train that stands in the sun all day. There is aircon in the rooms, which did help.
The unique position of the room, being on a train on a bridge. The room was very comfortable, the open-plan bathroom with the view was also great.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Godelieve
Belgium3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Garden Suite 3 (land based)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The menu was too complicated. Keep it simple.I never knew what I was going to eat.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Johan
South Africa2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The friendliness of the staff. The service that we received.
Stayed in January 2024
