About Kruger Shalati
Kruger Shalati is a hotel set in a train, on the Selati Bridge, at Skukuza, inside Kruger National Park. It is also known as the Train on The Bridge. You sleep either in a carriage parked on the bridge or in a ground-level suite in the garden. The hotel has a restaurant, a bar, two pools and a shared lounge. Wi-Fi and private parking are free, and a valet parks your car.
Location
The hotel is at Skukuza, inside Kruger National Park. As the crow flies, Skukuza Rest Camp, the largest camp in the park, is 730 m away, and Skukuza airport 3.5 km. Paul Kruger Gate, the nearest gate, is 11 km away. Phabeni and Numbi gates are 36 and 44 km away, Crocodile Bridge and Malelane gates 51 and 53 km.
The hotel has an airport shuttle and offers car rental. If you come by road, be there before 5:30 p.m., the latest check-in time. The hotel cannot be reached from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Rooms
The deluxe carriages, set on the bridge, measure 28 m² and look out over the river. The garden suites, at ground level, measure 50 m², with a plunge pool on the terrace and a sunset view. The beds are more than 2 m long, and the hotel adds neither extra beds nor cribs.
All rooms have air conditioning, heating, free Wi-Fi, a minibar, a fridge and a kettle. The bathroom has a shower or a bathtub, with bathrobes, slippers and toiletries. The rooms are soundproofed, and some are wheelchair accessible.
Dining
Breakfast is a buffet, with continental, English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. For a dawn safari, the hotel prepares a packed breakfast.
The restaurant serves African and South African cuisine, with vegetarian, dairy-free and halal dishes. Menus for special diets are served on request. The hotel also has a bar, a snack bar and a pool bar, and room service brings meals to your room.
Leisure
The two pools are open all year, with sun loungers, parasols, towels and a bar. The hotel offers massages, for one or for couples, at extra cost. Outdoors, you can enjoy the garden, a sun terrace, a fireplace and a picnic area.
Beyond safaris, you can book a walk or a local culture tour, at extra cost. A golf course lies less than 3 km away.
Map and location
- Skukuza Rest Camp730 m
- Skukuza Airport3.5 km
- Paul Kruger Gate (Kruger Gate)11 km
- Phabeni Gate36 km
- Numbi Gate44 km
- Crocodile Bridge Gate51 km
- Malelane Gate53 km
Straight-line distances from the property.
Rooms at a glance
Suite with Plunge Pool (Ground Level) - Sunset View
50 m²
See pricesDeluxe Carriage (on the Bridge)
28 m²
See pricesFacilities
- 2 swimming pools
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 80 inches)
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- Walking tours (additional charge)
- Game drives
- Golf course (within 2 miles) (additional charge)
Living Area
- Seating area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Telephone
Food & Drink
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
- Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge
Parking
- Valet parking
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service (additional charge)
- Laundry (additional charge)
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Hypoallergenic
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Soundproof rooms
- Heating
- Ironing facilities
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
2 swimming pools
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Pool with view
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- All ages welcome
Spa
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage (additional charge)
Good to know
- Check-inFrom 02:00 to 05:30, with a photo ID and a credit card
- Check-outFrom 10:00 to 11:00
- Minimum age18 for the person booking
- PetsNot allowed
- PaymentCard only, no cash
- Languages spokenAfrikaans, english, xhosa, zulu
Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.
Parks and reserves nearby
You are at Skukuza, in southern Kruger. The south of the park, between the Sabie and Crocodile rivers, is where lions, leopards and rhinos are seen most often. With your own car, you drive around the park during gate opening hours. The gates open between 5:30 and 6 a.m. and close between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., depending on the month.
Without a car, the hotel offers game drives in the park. At Skukuza Rest Camp, 730 m away, park rangers also lead outings at dawn, at sunset and at night.
South AfricaGuest reviews
751 reviews
- Cleanliness9.8
- Comfort9.9
- Facilities9.8
- Location9.9
- Staff9.8
- Value for money8.9
- Free Wifi9.7
Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kruger Shalati inside Kruger National Park?
Yes. It is at Skukuza, in the south of the park, 730 m as the crow flies from the camp. Entry fees are charged per person, per day spent in the park.
Can you go on safari from Kruger Shalati?
Yes. The hotel offers game drives in the park, and you can also drive yourself during gate opening hours.
How far is Skukuza airport from Kruger Shalati?
3.5 km as the crow flies. The hotel offers an airport shuttle, and it can also rent you a car.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kruger Shalati?
Check-in is from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and check-out from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The hotel cannot be reached from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., and it asks for your arrival time in advance.
Does Kruger Shalati accept children?
Yes, from age 6. The hotel has neither cribs nor extra beds, and the person checking in must be at least 18.
What is breakfast like at Kruger Shalati?
A buffet, with continental, English, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus a packed breakfast for morning safaris.
Is parking free at Kruger Shalati?
Yes, the hotel's private parking is free, with no reservation needed, and there is a valet service.
Can you pay cash at Kruger Shalati?
No, the hotel does not accept cash. At check-in, show a bank card and a photo ID.
Our tip
Take a carriage on the bridge rather than a garden suite: the train is what makes this stay, and you sleep above the river. In the morning, ask for the packed breakfast and set off early on the park roads.
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