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Hotel Amenities
Property Features
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve features a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the lodge include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the lodge's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This luxury lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Zulu Camp at Shambala Private Game Reserve has designated areas for smoking.
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Library
- Picnic area
- Express check-in
- Daily
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of outdoor pools - 1
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Number of poolside bars - 1
- Full-service spa
- 24-hour front desk
- Free breakfast
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Porter/bellhop
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Year Built - 2010
- Free self parking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free WiFi
- Pool sun loungers
- Free valet parking
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Spa services on site
- Free reception
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- Free buffet breakfast
- Number of restaurants - 1
- Concierge services
- Snack bar/deli
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Laundry facilities
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Total number of rooms - 9
- Television in common areas
- Number of floors - 1
- Wedding services
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Garden
- Multilingual staff
- Fireplace in lobby
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.
- Air conditioning
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Daily housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Ceiling fan
- Room service (24 hours)
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Premium bedding
- Second bathroom
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Free bottled water
- Access via exterior corridors
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Slippers
- Separate bathtub and shower
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Individually decorated
- Pillowtop mattress
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Minibar (stocked, free items)
- In-room climate control (heating)
- Towels provided
- Number of bedrooms - 1
- Number of bathrooms - 1
Parking
Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking , Parking (limited spaces)
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Food & Drink
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
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
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.
- 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
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
Hotel Policies
Payment types
Fees
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 4125 per vehicle (one way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
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 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 each 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 onsite
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 sanitizer
Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
Staffed front desk
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
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
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
- No pets or service animals allowed
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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
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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