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Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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 duvets

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 duvets

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 duvets

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

Riverfront lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
This lodge features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are onsite.
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.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

During your stay at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve, you're just a quick walk from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurant and Bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with detox wraps, facials, or Swedish massages at Shambala Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Welgevonden Game Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The lodge hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Restaurant and Bar - This poolside bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open 24 hours.
Al Fresco all day dinning - This poolside brasserie specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • 24-hour return 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 a common area

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 sunloungers
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar
  • Fridge

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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