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Shambala Zulu Camp & Private Safari Lodge
South Africa
, Limpopo
VAALWATER, R517, Waterberg
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Shambala Zulu Camp & Private Safari Lodge
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Hotel details
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Nestled in the magnificent Waterberg Mountain Range of Limpopo, a mere two-hour drive from Johannesburg, Shambala Private Game Reserve offers a tranquil escape. This malaria-free reserve boasts the Big Five, cheetahs, antelopes, spotted hyenas, and more.
Hippopotamuses and Nile crocodiles inhabit the Sterkstroom River and Douw Steyn Dam. A diverse array of bird and tree species further enhances the unparalleled wildlife experience.
Your stay includes two daily game drives, a cruise on the Douw Steyn Dam, stargazing, accompanied bush walks, all meals, and a selection of fine South African wines, spirits, and beverages. Indulge in traditional massages, facials, and mani/pedicures at the Shambala Spa.
Children under five are not permitted.
When you stay at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve in Vaalwater, you'll be on a river and steps from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. This luxury lodge is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Welgevonden Main Gate and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Kamonande Nature Reserve.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and free minibar items. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Banquet facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
Anytime
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Important information
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You need to know
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge 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.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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Special 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. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- 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.
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Welgevonden Main Gate
15.2 km / 9.5 mi
Kamonande Nature Reserve
20.1 km / 12.5 mi
St John's at 24 Rivers
28.5 km / 17.7 mi
Kololo Game Reserve
30.6 km / 19 mi
Summerplace Game Reserve
36.2 km / 22.5 mi
Lebolobolo Game Farm
37.5 km / 23.3 mi
Marakele National Park
41.1 km / 25.6 mi
Facilities
Year of construction
Total number of rooms
Number of floors (main building)
Number of floors (annexe)
Single rooms
Double rooms
Suites
Connecting rooms
Lodge
American Express
JCB
Diners Club
MasterCard
Visa
Maestro
Visa Electrón
Wheelchair-accessible
Car park
24-hour reception
Check-in hour
Check-out hour
Late Check-out
Mobile phone coverage
Wi-fi
Local and international calls
Transfer service
Secure parking
Valet parking
Airport Shuttle
Room service
Laundry service
Bicycle hire service
Babysitting service
Multilingual staff
24-hour security
Bellboy service
Fireplace
Smoke detector
Hotel safe
Garden
Terrace
Concierge
Sun terrace
Luggage room
Toaster
Dining area
Clothes dryer
BBQ facilities
Grill/BBQ
Library
Café
Bar
Restaurant
Smoking area
Poolside snack bar
Breakfast room
Outdoor freshwater pool
Sun loungers
Parasols
TV lounge
Game room
Massage
Spa treatments
Hairdressing salon
Spa centre
Breakfast
Breakfast buffet
Continental breakfast
Hot breakfast
Early bird breakfast
À la carte lunch
À la carte dinner
Full board with drinks
Special dietary options
Picnic
Gluten-free meals
Vegetarian meal
Snacks
Only Adults
Early Check-in
No hen/stag or any other parties allowed
Minimum check-in age
Safari
Other Protocol
Meal plans
Available board options
FB
Full Board
Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
AI
All Inclusive
Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.
Upon availability
Room options
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APARTMENT STANDARD
APARTMENT • STANDARD
APT.ST
APARTMENT STANDARD
Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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Room type APARTMENTView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code APT.STOccupancy Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
APARTMENT STANDARD
APARTMENT • STANDARD
APARTMENT STANDARD
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET STANDARD
CHALET • STANDARD
CHA.ST
CHALET STANDARD
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type CHALETView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code CHA.STOccupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET STANDARD
CHALET • STANDARD
CHALET STANDARD
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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VILLA STANDARD
VILLA • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²
VIL.ST
VILLA STANDARD
Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 2
Non-smoking room
🛏 Double bed 131-150 width
Room overview
Room type VILLAView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code VIL.STOccupancy Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 2Bedrooms 1Room size 5 m²Bed setup Double bed 131-150 widthFacilities
Included facilitiesBathroom: 1 Telephone in the bathroom Children share the bed with parents Housekeeping Make-up mirror Slippers Bathrobes Desk Toiletries 220V power supply Turndown service Central heating Centrally regulated air conditioning Minibar Direct dial telephone Hairdryer Bathtub Shower Dining AreaFacilities with extra chargeWake-up serviceVILLA STANDARD
VILLA • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²
VILLA STANDARD
Non-smoking roomBed setup🛏 Double bed 131-150 widthIncluded facilitiesBathroom: 1 Telephone in the bathroom Children share the bed with parents Housekeeping Make-up mirror Slippers Bathrobes Desk Toiletries 220V power supply Turndown service Central heating Centrally regulated air conditioning Minibar Direct dial telephone Hairdryer Bathtub Shower Dining AreaFacilities with extra chargeWake-up serviceNo room photos available.
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CHALET LUXURY
CHALET • LUXURY
CHA.LX-1
CHALET LUXURY
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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Room type CHALETView / characteristic LUXURYRoom code CHA.LX-1Occupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET LUXURY
CHALET • LUXURY
CHALET LUXURY
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET SUPERIOR KING BED
CHALET • SUPERIOR KING BED
CHA.KG-SU
CHALET SUPERIOR KING BED
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type CHALETView / characteristic SUPERIOR KING BEDRoom code CHA.KG-SUOccupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET SUPERIOR KING BED
CHALET • SUPERIOR KING BED
CHALET SUPERIOR KING BED
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET SUPERIOR
CHALET • SUPERIOR
CHA.SU
CHALET SUPERIOR
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type CHALETView / characteristic SUPERIORRoom code CHA.SUOccupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET SUPERIOR
CHALET • SUPERIOR
CHALET SUPERIOR
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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VILLA STANDARD
VILLA • STANDARD
VIL.ST-1
VILLA STANDARD
Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type VILLAView / characteristic STANDARDRoom code VIL.ST-1Occupancy Guests: 2–20 • Adults: max. 20 • Children: max. 13Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
VILLA STANDARD
VILLA • STANDARD
VILLA STANDARD
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET THREE BEDROOMS
CHALET • THREE BEDROOMS
CHA.B3
CHALET THREE BEDROOMS
Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
Limited room details from hotelRoom overview
Room type CHALETView / characteristic THREE BEDROOMSRoom code CHA.B3Occupancy Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6Facilities
No detailed facility list available for this room.
CHALET THREE BEDROOMS
CHALET • THREE BEDROOMS
CHALET THREE BEDROOMS
No detailed facility list available for this room.
No room photos available.
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CHALET RIVER VIEW
CHALET • RIVER VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 50 m²
CHA.RV
CHALET RIVER VIEW
Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
Non-smoking room
🛏 King-size bed 150-183 width, Double bed 131-150 width
Room overview
Room type CHALETView / characteristic RIVER VIEWRoom code CHA.RVOccupancy Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1Bedrooms 1Room size 50 m²Bed setup King-size bed 150-183 width, Double bed 131-150 widthFacilities
Included facilitiesDirect dial telephone Minibar Centrally regulated air conditioning Bathroom: 1 Shower Bathtub Hairdryer Dining Area Telephone in the bathroom Children share the bed with parents Housekeeping Make-up mirror Slippers Bathrobes Desk Toiletries 220V power supply Turndown service Central heatingFacilities with extra chargeWake-up serviceCHALET RIVER VIEW
CHALET • RIVER VIEW • 1 Bedroom • 50 m²
CHALET RIVER VIEW
Non-smoking roomBed setup🛏 King-size bed 150-183 width, Double bed 131-150 widthIncluded facilitiesDirect dial telephone Minibar Centrally regulated air conditioning Bathroom: 1 Shower Bathtub Hairdryer Dining Area Telephone in the bathroom Children share the bed with parents Housekeeping Make-up mirror Slippers Bathrobes Desk Toiletries 220V power supply Turndown service Central heatingFacilities with extra chargeWake-up serviceNo room photos available.
Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Shambala Zulu Camp & Private Safari Lodge
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Verified traveler
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
This is one of those hotels we will never forget ...
thank you so much
RICHARD
Vittorina
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..,,
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