Overview

Spend three nights and four days on the most exciting new attraction in the legendary Kruger National Park, the Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge. This one-of-a-kind lodging idea seamlessly blends Africa’s most magnificent natural magnificence with exquisite comfort onboard a recently rebuilt train. The Kruger Shalati Train on the Bridge, permanently stationed on the famous Selati Bridge high above the Sabie River at Skukuza Rest Camp, provides the most unusual lodging possible.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Johannesburg to the Train on the Bridge
Day 2-3: Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives
Day 4: Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Day 1 :

Johannesburg to the Train on the Bridge

You will depart from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal at 7:00 a.m. and travel along the N4 freeway through Gauteng's Highveld and Mpumalanga. Descend the escarpment and enter the picturesque Lowveld till you reach the reserve inside Kruger National Park.

During the lengthy six-hour trip, you will stop for refreshments and arrive at the resort about midday.

You will have time to clean yourself and relax before embarking in an open safari vehicle for your first-afternoon wildlife drive around the National Park. Back at the lodge, a magnificent meal beneath the stars awaits you.

Main Destination: Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Kruger Shalati—The Train on the Bridge

Day 2 :

(Day two-three) Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives

You will be woken up early and provided a hot coffee and rusks before heading out on a three-hour game drive as the sun rises in the east.

When you return to the lodge, you may have breakfast and spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool or lounging about.

Prepare for an afternoon game drive with an experienced guide at around 4:00pm, returning in time for another starlit supper.

Your overnight stay is in a luxurious carriage suite at Shalati Train on the Bridge, and your package includes breakfast, lunch, and supper.

Main Destination: Kruger National Park.
Accommodation: Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge.

Day 3 :

(Day two-three) Morning and Afternoon Open Vehicle Safari Drives

Same as above

Day 4 :

Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Rise early again, drink a hot coffee and rusk, and head for your last morning game drive.

After watching the final African dawn, you return to the lodge for breakfast before leaving for Johannesburg. You will arrive at your drop-off destination about 5:00 p.m.

This package includes breakfast at the resort.

Main destination: Johannesburg Airport.
Accommodation: There is no accommodation at the end of the excursion.

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