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Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star lodge with safari

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Interior entrance
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Off R 517 Vaal Water, Waterberg, Shambala Private Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530
  • Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Welgevonden Game Reserve
    21 min drive
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve
    23 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Chalet

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

Superior Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Villa (Nelson Mandela 1 Pres Suite & 5 Rooms)

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

Villa (Nelson Mandela 1 Pres Suite & 5 Rooms)

  • 1000 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Beds

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

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

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Vaalwater

On river.Stay at this Vaalwater lodge and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and 9 miles (15 km) of Welgevonden Game Reserve. Welgevonden Main Gate is within 12 miles (20 km) and Kamonande Nature Reserve is within 16 miles (25 km).
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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

Luxurious 5-star lodge with safari
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Vaalwater lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2010
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. This Vaalwater lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Shambala Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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)

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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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 traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled 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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Vittorina

Travelled 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