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Hotel Description

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 12.4 km (7.7 mi) from Welgevonden Game Reserve. 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. Restaurant and Bar serves international 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 WiFi 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.

Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-star Vaalwater lodge include Welgevonden Main Gate and Kamonande Nature Reserve.

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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

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 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

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 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.

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

Food & Drink

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.

Spa Services

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

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 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.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

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

Policies

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.

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

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 organization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.