Step back in time and into the wild as Kruger Shalati – The Train on the Bridge unveils its latest experience: Trackside Dining – a glamorous new culinary destination where vintage rail nostalgia meets bold South African flavour, all under a canopy of stars.
Picture this: a steam locomotive exhales its final puff, the sun melts into the bushveld, and guests gather for an unforgettable evening on the banks of the Sabie River. Inspired by the golden age of rail travel, Trackside Dining brings history alive with sophisticated style, design rooted in reclaimed railway relics, and interiors dreamt up by the talented team at Hesse Kleinloog.
At its heart is Chef Vusi Mbatha’s Kruger Kitchen, a foraged-to-fork celebration of seasonal, soul-stirring cuisine. Think wild spinach umfino, slow-cooked local meats, and flavours both refined and deeply authentic.
Beyond the food? Expect fireside drinks, stargazing, live music, storytelling, and the kind of heartfelt hospitality that leaves an imprint. It’s luxury with a legacy – a place to gather, connect, and be captivated.
Trackside Dining isn’t just a new addition – it’s a whole new chapter in Kruger Shalati’s story.