5-Day Kruger Train on the Bridge Lodge Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival at Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge

07:00 – Shared transfer from OR Tambo Airport Bus Terminal to Kruger Shalati, The Train on the Bridge, located inside Kruger National Park. Departure is strictly at 07:00. Late arrivals should enquire about our fly-in safari options.

Arrival at Kruger Shalati, followed by check-in and time to settle into your luxury train suite.

Guided afternoon into evening sunset game drive in Kruger National Park, returning to the lodge after dark.

Dinner served at the lodge, overlooking the beautiful Sabie River.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)

High Season December to January and July to August

Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestCommon

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HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogRare

Activities:

• Afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge

• Luxury lodge located inside Southern Kruger NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Morning & Sunset Safari Drives in Kruger National Park

Early morning guided safari drive in Kruger National Park, searching for the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return to Kruger Shalati for a hearty breakfast.

Leisure time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities, including the unique swimming pool overlooking the Sabie River.

Lunch served at the lodge.

Guided afternoon into evening sunset game drive in Kruger National Park, returning to the lodge after dark.

Dinner and relaxation at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Kruger National Park

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle), afternoon game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle) & evening game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kruger Shalati - The Train on the Bridge

• Luxury lodge located inside Southern Kruger NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Final Kruger Safari & Return to Johannesburg

Early morning guided safari drive in Kruger National Park, enjoying your final opportunity to spot the Big Five and other wildlife.

Return to Kruger Shalati for breakfast.

Check out and depart the lodge to meet your shared shuttle transfer back to Johannesburg.

17:30–18:00 – Estimated arrival at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg.

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Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.