There are few destinations in the world with the wildlife appeal of the Kruger National Park.
Now, with the advent of Kruger Shalati, this iconic National Park has added another dimension of luxury to its offering – a luxury steam train frozen at the exact spot where the views don’t quit, and the luxuries just keep on coming.
Something New From Something Old
The Train on the Bridge is perhaps one of the world’s most innovative accommodation offerings taking scenic views, game viewing, and luxury on tap to an entirely different level.
The bridge hotel, quite unlike any other, is a refurbished luxury train (ten points for recycling) stationed on the Selati Bridge over the Kruger’s Sabie River.
The train cracks a nod to the park’s first visitors who traversed the park by rail when it opened to the public in the 1920s. During these excursions, the train would come to rest and overnight at this exact spot so guests could enjoy the vistas of the river awakening in the morning.
Except, this time, the train isn’t going anywhere and has been redone in a contemporary style to suit modern travellers. The Afrocentric interiors reflect the craftsmanship and rich heritage of the region.
Each of the 24 carriage rooms comes with floor-to-ceiling windows and soaking tubs with a view so guests don’t miss a moment of the riverside scenery and action. There are an additional 7 bridge house rooms for land-loving guests who prefer to enjoy the experience with both feet and body on terra firma.
Shared spaces include an extra elevated viewing deck and a pool that hovers on the edge of the bridge with 180 degree views of your surroundings.
Book A Passage to Luxury
The best part is, the hotel’s planning to open by the end of 2020, so you don’t have to wait long to enjoy this game viewing potential par excellence coupled with a supremely luxurious experience.
When you book at the prestigious hotel, your stay includes:
- Accommodation
- All meals including afternoon tea and game drive snacks
- A morning or afternoon game drive
- Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Full valet service
Unsurprisingly, the pre-opening special offer sold out within days thanks to guests being able to book as far in advance as March.
Subject to strict protocols, South African borders and airports are once again open to welcome international tourists, safely and in comfort. So, if you’d like to get on track in the Kruger National Park at Kruger Shalati, you should book right away.
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