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Reviews of Kruger Shalati - Train on The Bridge & Garden Suites

Selati Bridge, 1350 Skukuza, South Africa

#3 of 15 hotels in Skukuza

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 533 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Outstanding hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The spa services are not in the same level as the rest of the services.

    Everything is outstanding: the staff, the rooms, the game drives. The food, it’s amazing. Lunch, dinner , the menu change all the days with lots of incredible options. Caesar our driver, unbelievable. Incredibly friendly and always doing his best for the group

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    10
    Exclusive and unforgettable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think previous communication about how tips work is good because some cultures don’t have this practice and we could be more prepared about this issue.

    Everything was perfect! Place is beautiful for itself! Staff highly friendly, they made us fell better our home!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    10
    Amazing, unique wonderfull place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing. We did not want to leave.

    This was our second time at Shalati and again it did not dissapoint. We were treated like royalty. We also enjoyed the new dinner surprise. We celebrated my brothers birthday and they went out of their way to make it spesial. Our Game drives were unforgettable with amazing sightings. We cannot wait to go back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    10
    It was worth every penny.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Suite 3 (land based)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing, everything was perfect.

    I was delighted with Kruger Shalati. All the staff were very helpful, the room was super comfortable and clean, and the vegetarian food was excellent and plentiful, but the highlight was the game drives. The vehicles are great, and the guide Sizwe is excellent. It was incredibly moving to see the animals in their natural habitat and know I was disturbing them as little as possible. It was incredibly moving to see hyenas nursing, impalas and baboons playing, and giraffes feeding. I managed to see many elephants, which was the animal I most wanted to see. On Saturday night, there was a traditional music performance, and I was deeply moved by the beauty of the music. Everything was perfect, and I can't wait to go back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving made us v sad. Room 6 has one loose tile near the bath.

    An amazing experience of spoiling and special times. Mk was a superb guide and Angie made us feel like royalty.. Super spoil for our whole family

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyone was exceptionally friendly. We felt like royalty. Train cabins were absolutely luxurious with an amazing view over the river. My husband had his birthday, and they prepared something special for him to help celebrate his birthday. What an amazing getaway.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    Would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 3 (land based)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food selection not huge although quality excellent. Would have preferred a buffet style breakfast supplemented by cooked portion

    Fantastic Location, Super Luxurious bedroom, Game Drives were fabulous. Value good when the cost of drives and extras are considered. Staff excellent.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2025

    10
    They are the best can recommend it without hesitation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 2 (land based)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    They went over board they made our stay a memorable one

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 5 (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had a great time. It was to short.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit costly for local tourists but still worth every cent

    Exceptional service from the staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    A Soul Touching Experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The word Shalati means Queen and that is how I felt from the moment we stepped off the plane in Skukuza. The whole experience at Shalati was soul touching and life changing. From MKs warm smile at the airport to Jane's welcome at Shalati, we knew we were destined for 5 amazing days at this fabulous lodge. Every little touch was thoughtful and over the top to ensure we had the best experience, with Benedicks smile.Dining with Glenda and Gratitude, whose warmth & kindness blessed us each meal. We even got to meet Glenda's mother on a community tour between drives. Glenda noticed we were not finishing our meals & asked if everything was meeting our needs - which YES - all meals were healthy and fresh and amazing. She then inquired if we would prefer smaller portions, which is so thoughtful as we did not want to be wasteful. Gratitude was newly promoted but you would never know that she wasn't a professional. We loved every moment with these two wonderful women. Then there is Sipho, our ranger/guide, his knowledge of the animals, his amazing eye and willingness to track down an animal was above and beyond. Over the 5 days of our morning and afternoon drives plus one 6 hr private drive, we formed a deep bond with Sipho. His smile and laugh always brought joy to the cold cold mornings. Our biggest regret is not booking for private drive time with Sipho. We also saw the Big 5 on our first drive out with him but his eye for other animals is undeniably keen - a porcupine in the dark with its spindles out! An ardvark!! When we booked there was only 1 night available on the train bridge so we took full advantage & also got massages on the train bridge. The Shalati team worked to see if there was a way for us to continue our stay on the train but in the end we moved over to the cottages for our last 3 nights. We quickly realized we loved the spacious beautiful cottage and were beyond happy!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2025

    10
    A Soul touching experience.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 4 (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The word Shalati means Queen and that is how I felt from the moment we stepped off the plane in Skukuza. The whole experience at Shalati was soul touching and life changing. From MKs warm smile at the airport to Jane's welcome at Shalati, we knew we were destined for 5 amazing days at this fabulous lodge. Every little touch was thoughtful and over the top to ensure we had the best experience, with Benedicks smile.Dining with Glenda and Gratitude, whose warmth & kindness blessed us each meal. We even got to meet Glenda's mother on a community tour between drives. Glenda noticed we were not finishing our meals & asked if everything was meeting our needs - which YES - all meals were healthy and fresh and amazing. She then inquired if we would prefer smaller portions, which is so thoughtful as we did not want to be wasteful. Gratitude was newly promoted but you would never know that she wasn't a professional. We loved every moment with these two wonderful women. Then there is Sipho, our ranger/guide, his knowledge of the animals, his amazing eye and willingness to track down an animal was above and beyond. Over the 5 days of our morning and afternoon drives plus one 6 hr private drive, we formed a deep bond with Sipho. His smile and laugh always brought joy to the cold cold mornings. Our biggest regret is not booking for private drive time with Sipho. We also saw the Big 5 on our first drive out with him but his eye for other animals is undeniably keen - a porcupine in the dark with its spindles out! An ardvark!! When we booked there was only 1 night available on the train bridge so we took full advantage & also got massages on the train bridge. The Shalati team worked to see if there was a way for us to continue our stay on the train but in the end we moved over to the cottages for our last 3 nights. We quickly realized we loved the spacious beautiful cottage and were beyond happy!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite 6 (land based)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Unforgettable Luxury Safari
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely stunning and amazing in every regard! We went there for our honeymoon and loved it!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    10
    Excellent service at a beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 June 2025

    10
    Amazing location and the views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A real spa could be nice instead of in room treatments

    That was probably the most extraordinary experience ever. Waking up to the sunrise over the river was unbeatable. The little balcony to bask in the sun and watch the hippos in the water was amazing. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The gourmet dining exceeded every expectation. The game drives twice a day delivered plenty of animal encounters. Kruger Shelati was definitely the highlight of our South Africa trip.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Suite 3 (land based)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    10
    Once in a lifetime experience…. Maybe twice 😉
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That we had to leave.

    Everything. It was all exceptional The staff, the food the location, and especially Lisa, who took us on our safaris. Her knowledge of all things Krueger was out of this world. .

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Amazing helpful staff and service, delicious food.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2025

    10
    wonderful place to celebrate a birthday, staff sung happy birthday around dinner table, very informative guide
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unique

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    10
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were so friendly. The room on the train was excellent. One of the best all inclusive we ever stayed.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    9.0
    Incredible stay in Skukuza
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden Suite 2 (land based)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would be nice if there was an option for half board or all inclusive

    Amazing location Staff were absolutely the best Everything was doable Food was excellent Service was als very good

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2025

    9.0
    Magnificent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Train Carriage (on the bridge)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Needed fresh fruit in the rooms

    Amazing

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Sunset Suite with plunge pool (land based)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Location, Food and Service

    Stayed in April 2025

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