Kruger Shalati Bridge Webcam – Skukuza, South Africa

Kruger Shalati is a one-of-a-kind hotel built into a restored steam train parked on the Selati Bridge, high above the Sabie River in Skukuza, the main rest camp of Kruger National Park. The camera looks down on the river and the bush, where elephants, buffalo, antelope and crocodiles often appear.

What to watch

• Elephants and buffalo coming down to drink
• Crocodiles and hippos in the Sabie River
• Birds, antelope and the occasional big cat
• Sunrise and sunset over the Lowveld

Skukuza is the largest rest camp in Kruger and a good base for a first safari. It has a shop, restaurant, fuel station, golf course, museum and an airport with links to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The camp is in the southern part of the park, close to the Sabie and Sand rivers, and self-drive game viewing is allowed on the surrounding roads.

Plan your visit

• Book the train carriages well ahead; there are only 24 rooms
• Fly to Skukuza or drive from Johannesburg (about 5 hours)
• Visit in the dry winter (May–September) for thinner bush and better sightings
• Malaria precautions are advised; check current guidance

Kruger is a malarial area, and visitors should use repellent and take advice from a travel clinic. The park opens at sunrise and closes at sunset, and gates are strictly timed.