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Villa (Nelson Mandela 1 Pres Suite & 5 Rooms)

Bed Count 6 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 12 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Chalet

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

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 Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and garden views while dining at Restaurant and Bar
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with hot stone massages, mud baths or body scrubs at Shambala Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from Waterberg Biosphere Reserve and 7.7 miles (12.4 km) from Welgevonden Game Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

About the Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve

Location Off R 517 Vaal Water, Waterberg, Vaalwater, Limpopo 530

Property Features

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

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

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 dressing gowns, 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.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Sitting area
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Stocked minibar (free)
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • Fridge
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Guests are served a 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 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.

Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Fishing on site
  • Safari on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Game viewing on site

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Mud bath in spa
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Prenatal massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 14
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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. 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.

Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • 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.

Awards & Affiliations

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

National Rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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