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2-Day Kruger Shalati Luxury Rail Safari from Johannesburg
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2-Day Kruger Shalati Luxury Rail Safari from Johannesburg

Duration
2 days
Starts & ends
Johannesburg
Group size
1–any guests
Transfers
Included
Cancellation
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A night above the river, two safaris in the wild

Make a short Kruger escape feel extraordinary with an overnight stay at Kruger Shalati. Set beside and on the historic railway bridge over the Sabie River, this distinctive retreat brings together the atmosphere of early rail travel and contemporary safari comfort. The train is stationary: your journey into the bush takes place in open safari vehicles, not aboard a moving train.

Your Kruger Shalati stay

Spend one night in either a carriage suite on the bridge or a Bridge House suite beside it, subject to availability. These are different accommodation settings, so your suite category is confirmed when booking; a bridge carriage is not guaranteed for every reservation. Between game drives, enjoy river views, thoughtfully prepared meals and time to settle into the pace of the park.

Afternoon light and a sunrise safari

Arrive from Johannesburg for afternoon check-in, followed by high tea and an open-vehicle safari as the day cools. A second game drive the next morning reveals a different side of Kruger, before breakfast and your return transfer. Your guides search for the park’s wildlife and share their knowledge of the landscape; animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Johannesburg transfers and safari price

Return road transfers between OR Tambo International Airport and Kruger Shalati are included. Confirm your pickup time and onward flight arrangements with us before booking, as this itinerary involves a substantial road journey and the return airport arrival time is agreed separately.

US$1,170 per person sharing. A solo traveller pays US$1,638 with our standard solo supplement. Accommodation category and availability are confirmed at booking.

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1 – Johannesburg to Shalati & Sunset Wildlife Encounters

    Your escape begins with collection at OR Tambo International Airport at the pickup time agreed in advance. Travel by road to Kruger Shalati, with arrival planned for approximately 13:30–14:00, depending on traffic and road conditions. Check-in is from around 14:00, leaving time to enjoy your suite and the river setting.

    At approximately 16:00, high tea is served in the lounge carriage. Then meet your guide for a 16:30 afternoon departure into Kruger National Park. Spend about three hours exploring in an open safari vehicle, with a sunset drinks break along the way.

    Return at approximately 19:30 for dinner at Bridge House, followed by a restful night in your confirmed suite category.

    Accommodation: Kruger Shalati carriage suite or Bridge House suite, subject to availability. Meals: High tea and dinner. Drinks: Tea, coffee and the selected house beverages included; premium drinks excluded.

  2. Day 2 – Sunrise in Kruger & Return to Johannesburg

    Be ready for an approximately 05:00 departure on a three-hour morning game drive. Watch the landscape brighten as your guide searches for wildlife, pausing for tea or coffee around sunrise. Every drive is different, with sightings shaped by the animals’ movements and the day’s conditions.

    Return for breakfast, served approximately 08:30–10:00. Afterwards, pack and take a final look across the Sabie River before checking out. Your road transfer then returns you to OR Tambo International Airport. Confirm the expected airport arrival time with us before arranging an onward flight.

    Accommodation: None; end of tour. Meals: Breakfast. Drinks: Tea, coffee and selected house beverages during your stay; premium drinks excluded. All itinerary times are approximate.

Where you'll stay

Kruger Shalati – Carriage or Bridge House Suite, Sabie River, Kruger National ParkKruger Shalati – Carriage or Bridge House Suite, Sabie River, Kruger National ParkKruger Shalati – Carriage or Bridge House Suite, Sabie River, Kruger National Park

Kruger Shalati – Carriage or Bridge House Suite

Sabie River, Kruger National Park

Included

  • One night at Kruger Shalati in a carriage suite or Bridge House suite, subject to availability
  • Return road transfers between OR Tambo International Airport and Kruger Shalati
  • Conservation levy
  • Meals specified in the itinerary, including high tea, dinner and breakfast
  • Daily tea and coffee
  • Soft drinks, house wines, local-brand spirits and beers
  • One afternoon and one morning game drive in open safari vehicles
  • Wi-Fi

Not included

  • Premium beverages
  • Personal purchases
  • Spa treatments
  • Gratuities
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