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Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Mountain lodge in Vaalwater with spa and safari

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
Feel at home
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden

Room options

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

Superior Chalet

Highlights

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

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

Villa (Nelson Mandela 1 Pres Suite & 5 Rooms)

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Welgevonden Main Gate - 15 min drive
  • Welgevonden Game Reserve - 21 min drive
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve - 23 min drive
  • Kololo Game Reserve - 59 min drive
  • Lapalala Wilderness Area - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

Enjoy your visit to Vaalwater with a stay at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps or aromatherapy. Other highlights at this luxurious lodge include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Express check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking
  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • On-site parking is limited

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Dressing gowns and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Individually decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

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 hot 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.

Dining

Restaurant and Bar – This poolside bar specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours.
Al Fresco all day dinning – This poolside brasserie specialises in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 4125 per vehicle (one way)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 4125 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as fishing and boat tours. Additional recreation on-site includes ecotours, game viewing and a wildlife and game drive. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?
Yes, Restaurant and Bar offers al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.
Does Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve have rooms with private hot tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.
Does Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve like?
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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..,,
Vittorina, 1-night romance trip
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