SUMMER SPECIAL
Price
R24900 per person
Duration
4 Days
Destination
Kruger National Park
Travellers
2

Sleep Above the Sabie, Surrounded by Safari Splendour Africa’s Most Unique StayA Train Lodge Above the Wilderness

Stay in a One-of-a-Kind Luxury Train Hotel on the Iconic Selati Bridge in Kruger National Park
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The Train on the Bridge offers one of the most unique safari stays in the world. Permanently stationed above the Sabie River on the historic Selati Bridge, this reimagined luxury train invites guests to relive the golden age of travel, surrounded by the untamed beauty of Kruger National Park.

What's included

Destination
Kruger National Park Discover Kruger National Park
Departure Location
Skukuza Airport
Return Location
Skukuza Airport
Tour Start Date & Time
Everyday
Additional Information
Daily Departures: Subject to Availability
Price includes
  • 2 Game drives daily in open land rovers
  • Airport Transfers
  • All meals included
  • All teas and coffees
  • Bottled Water during Game Drives
  • Drinks
  • Entry fees and daily conservation levies
  • Professional Guides (FGASA registered)
  • WiFi
Price does not include
  • Flights and Transfers
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a Personal Nature
  • Kruger Park Entrance Fees
  • Meals not specified in itinerary
  • Premium imported brands and champagne
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa arrangements

Experience the perfect fusion of Kruger National Park’s breathtaking natural beauty and five-star comfort aboard a luxurious, restored train – a truly unique safari accommodation that reflects the essence of African excellence.

The Train on the Bridge is permanently stationed on the historic Selati Bridge above the Sabie River, offering an unforgettable stay in a train-turned-luxury-lodge. This exceptional location pays tribute to the first travellers who visited Kruger National Park nearly 100 years ago, when overnight train stops were made at this very spot. We invite new explorers from around the world to enjoy a one-of-a-kind luxury safari experience suspended above the wild.

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Inclusions
Day 1

Arrival and Sunset Safari

  • Arrival at Skukuza Airport
    You’ll be warmly welcomed upon arrival at Skukuza Airport. A short transfer takes you directly to Your Iconic Lodge, where your luxury train accommodation awaits – suspended above the Sabie River.

  • Check-in & Afternoon at Leisure
    Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink and take in the panoramic views from the bridge. Settle into your beautifully appointed carriage suite, then relax beside the suspended pool deck, perfect for wildlife watching from above.

  • Sunset Game Drive
    Head out on your first guided open-vehicle safari drive in the late afternoon. As the sun dips below the horizon, spot elephants, big cats, and other iconic wildlife.

  • Dinner Under the Stars
    Return to the lodge for a gourmet dinner on the bridge, surrounded by soft lights, river sounds, and the magic of the bushveld.

 

Day 2

Safaris and Signature Experiences

    • Early Morning Game Drive
      Wake to coffee and head out for a sunrise game drive. Track wildlife and enjoy morning sightings while the bush is at its most active.

    • Breakfast with a View
      Return to a hearty breakfast served on the deck overlooking the river.

    • Midday Relaxation
      Unwind at your leisure – read a book, enjoy a spa treatment (optional), or watch wildlife from the comfort of your suite.

    • Afternoon Game Drive
      Your second drive explores a different area of the park, increasing chances of seeing the Big 5 and rare species.

    • Dinner & Safari Stories
      Dine on another exquisite meal, followed by fireside storytelling or a quiet evening stargazing.

Day 3

Deeper connection with the African Bush

    • Optional Morning Walk or Drive
      Choose between a classic game drive or a guided bush walk (weather and availability dependent), offering a different perspective of the wilderness.

    • Breakfast & Midday at Leisure
      Take the morning slow with a long breakfast and some downtime – the perfect time to enjoy Kruger Shalati’s tranquil surroundings.

    • Afternoon Cultural or Nature Talk
      Participate in an optional educational talk about Kruger’s conservation, wildlife history, or cultural heritage.

    • Evening Safari & Final Dinner
      Your final game drive offers a last chance to spot wildlife you may have missed. End your day with a memorable farewell dinner, toasting to your time above the Sabie.

Day 4

Final Safari and Departure

  • Optional Final Safari (Time Permitting)
    If flight schedules allow, enjoy a short morning drive to savour one last dose of the wild.

  • Breakfast & Checkout
    After breakfast, your transfer will return you to Skukuza Airport, where your unforgettable Kruger Shalati journey ends – with timeless memories of a stay like no other.

Inclusions

Good to know

This package can be tailor-made, customize, combined with another lodge - please contact us with your needs! We are here to assist!

Includes:

  • Return shared transfers between Skukuza Airport & Lodge (request a quote from a different location)

  • 3 nights luxury accommodation on the Selati Bridge

  • All meals, selected drinks

  • 2 daily game drives with professional guides

  • Use of all lodge facilities

More about this tour

Rate includes

Accommodation
All meals, teas and coffees daily
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
Two game drives daily in open safari vehicles
Return road transfers between the Skukuza Airport and the lodge
WIFI
Rates are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) at 15%
*Long Stay rate is applicable only when 3 or more-night stays are booked at Bridge House.
*Long Stay rates applies per Bridge House room booked for 3 or more-night stays (maximum
occupancy, 2 adults or 2 children per room)
Rate Excludes:
Conservation Levy (Kruger National Park Entrance fees)
1% Community Levy
Premium Beverages
Telephone calls
Purchases from the Kruger Shalati Boutique
Spa treatments (outsourced)
Transfers to and from the lodge other (than to/from Skukuza Airport)
Airport taxes or landing fees, where applicable
Gratuities

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Kruger's Iconic Train Lodge | 4 day tour

Price
R24900 per person
Duration
4 Days
Destination
Kruger National Park
Travellers
2

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