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Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

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

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Interior entrance
Aerial view
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Off R 517 Vaal Water, Waterberg, Shambala Private Game Reserve, Vaalwater, Limpopo, 530
  • Place, Waterberg Biosphere Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lapalala Wilderness Area
  • Place, Kamonande Nature Reserve
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Chalet

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
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Vaalwater

A luxury stay in Vaalwater awaits you at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and 15.2 km (9.5 mi) from Welgevonden Main Gate. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Shambala Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and detox wraps along with access to the mud bath and sauna. The brasserie, Al Fresco all day dinning, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the lodge's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the pool loungers along with access to boat tours and ecotours. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Vaalwater lodge, you'll be 20.1 km (12.5 mi) from Kamonande Nature Reserve and 28.5 km (17.7 mi) from St John's at 24 Rivers.
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What's nearby

  • Waterberg Biosphere Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Welgevonden Main Gate - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Kamonande Nature Reserve - 28 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Lebolobolo Game Farm - 47 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Kololo Game Reserve - 51 min drive - 37.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Vaalwater Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Seringa Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪la Fleur - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zulu Restaurant - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Bush Stop Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

Luxury lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
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 members are 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 features free minibar items and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. This Vaalwater lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Al Fresco all day dinning

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 all 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 organisation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Yep, Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve has a free self car park, free valet parking and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Yep, Shambala Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

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

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

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