Kruger National Park, South AfricaSelati Bridge
Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge
Suspended safari perch
Selati Bridge Kruger National Park, South Africa
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
Suspended safari perch
Open-air timber walkways high above the Sabie River create an exhilarating stillness, punctuated by grunting hippos and rushing water below.
“Each of 12 carriages will be completely refurbished to include two large rooms with en suite bathrooms.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Restored train carriages with floor-to-ceiling glass walls suspended across the river.
Remarkable
Twice-daily guided game drives led by dedicated rangers and all-inclusive wilderness hospitality.
Remarkable
Custom textiles and furniture crafted by regional artisans, set inside the national park.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Kruger Shalati features two accommodation options: 24 Carriage Suites set aboard the Train on the Bridge, and 7 Bridge House Suites situated beside the bridge...
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set inside Kruger National Park, the lodge offers twice-daily open-vehicle game drives across the surrounding wildlife-rich grasslands and riverbanks.
The rooms
Carriage Suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls, Juliet balconies, and deep standalone soaking tubs set directly beside river-facing windows.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A circular plunge pool extends from the bridge deck, looking down on elephants and hippos in the Sabie River below.
At the table
Contemporary African dishes and South African wines are served in the dining room and out along the open viewing decks.
the Kruger Shalati in Kruger National Park has transformed a historic train sitting on the Selati Bridge into a modern hotel.
How it began
The lodge recreates 1920s rail safaris, when early park visitors slept in passenger trains parked overnight on this exact railway bridge.
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.