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Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Riverfront lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Villa (Nelson Mandela 1 Pres Suite & 5 Rooms)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 1000 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Luxury Chalet, 1 King Bed, View (Thached Chalet, Outdoor Shower)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off R 517 Vaal Water, Waterberg, Shambala Private Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530

What's nearby

  • Welgevonden Main Gate - 15 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Welgevonden Game Reserve - 21 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Kololo Game Reserve - 59 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Lapalala Wilderness Area - 94 min drive - 68.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vaalwater Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seringa Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Daga Bull - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Fleur - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zulu's Inn Pub and Restaurant - ‬34 min drive

About this property

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

Luxury lodge by the river
A free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap, or a facial at Shambala Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Restaurant and Bar, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Enjoy onsite activities like fishing, ecotours, and boat tours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a free daily manager's reception and a terrace.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Massage treatment rooms, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant and Bar
  • Al Fresco all day dinning

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony or patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 4125 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Lodge
Zulu Camp Lodge
Zulu Camp Lodge Vaalwater
Zulu Camp Vaalwater
Zulu Camp Vaalwater, Waterberg, South Africa
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Vaalwater
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Lodge Vaalwater

Frequently asked questions

Does Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 4125 per vehicle applies.

Where is Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve located?

Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and within 12 mi (20 km) of Welgevonden Game Reserve and Welgevonden Main Gate. Kamonande Nature Reserve and Kololo Game Reserve are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A real Grm . Everything here is perfect ! The staff is wonderful , the food delicious . Much more them we expected . Our safari guide , Jacob , was so nice and so prepared !!! The room is excelent!!!! This is one of those hotels we will never forget ... thank you so much RICHARD
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Vittorina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ottima struttura in una riserva che contiene anche una diga con coccodrilli e hippo servizi eccellenti nota di merito al cuoco veramente bravo e al direttore molto cordiale e disponibile .Consiglio vivamente questa struttura .Bravi..,,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022